Results for "Olympic National Park"
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Reykjavik
World Directory, Europe, Iceland, Seltjarnarnes, Faxafloi
Reykjavik is the capital and largest city of Iceland. Its latitude at 64°08' N makes it the world's most northern national capital.
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Tilba Tilba
World Directory, Australia, Australia, New South Wales , Eurobodalla Shire
The Tilba villages, Central Tilba and Tilba Tilba, are set in some of the most picturesque country imaginable. Framed by the majesty of Mt Dromedary, known as Gulaga to the indigenous Yuin people, the area offers heritage, local art and crafts, local wines and cheeses, beautiful coastal beaches, National Parks, bushwalking, gardens, birdwatching and more. The Tilbas are located on the major coastal route between Sydney and Melbourne.
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BATEMANS BAY
World Directory, Australia, Australia, New South Wales , South Coast
On the banks of the Clyde River's broad sweeping estuary, the seaside resort of Batemans Bay enjoys simply brilliant views both upriver, to the mountains, and seaward, to the island dotted horizon. Chains of beautiful beaches and National Parks lie to the north and south. There are long, sandy strips with rolling surf and, only minutes away, rockpools, coves and quiet waters for family outings. Batemans Bay is home to the famous Clyde River oyster and seafood features prominently on the menu of many local waterside restaurants. The Clyde River is popular with estuary fishers chasing bream and flathead, while offshore, excellent reef and game fishing is available. Cruise boats ply the river daily or you can hire all manner of boats through to an extended stay on a houseboat. Catalina Country Club boasts a 27-hole layout of championship status. All local clubs welcome visitors. Many local artists and potters open their studios and Batemans Bay Visitor Information Centre can suggest gallery and studio tours. The Forest Gallery on the South Durras Road is definitely worth a look. At Birdland in Batemans Bay there has been considerable work undertaken recently. This is a great place for families - and it can be touchy feely too. You can handle friendly wombats and snakes and see a diverse range of Australian animal and bird species. Kids - and kids at heart - will love it.
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Christiansted
World Directory, Caribbean, Virgin Islands, Saint Croix, Saint Croix
Christiansted is a town on Saint Croix, one of the main islands composing the United States Virgin Islands, an unincorporated territory of the United States.
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Dutch Harbor
World Directory, North America, United States, Alaska, Aleutians East County
Almost all of the community's port facilities are on Amaknak Island, better known as Dutch Harbor or just "Dutch". It includes Dutch Harbor Naval Operating Base and Fort Mears, U.S. Army, a U.S. National Historic Landmark.
Dutch Harbor lies within the city limits of Unalaska and is connected to Unalaska by a bridge. Amaknak Island is home to almost 59 percent of the city's population, although it has less than 3 percent of its land area.
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Nuuk
World Directory, Europe, Greenland, Sermersooq, Sermersooq
Nuuk is the capital, the largest city of Greenland, and the seat of government for the Sermersooq municipality. It has a population of 15,047 (as of January 2007), of whom 11,862 were born in Greenland. This makes it one of the smallest capital cities in the world by population.
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Sitka
World Directory, North America, United States, Alaska, Sitka
The City and Borough of Sitka is a unified city-borough located on the west side of Baranof Island in the Alexander Archipelago of the Pacific Ocean (part of the Alaska Panhandle), in the U.S. state of Alaska. With an estimated population of 8,986 in 2005,[1] Sitka is the state's fourth-largest city by population in Alaska and the largest city in the United States by area.
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Bristol
World Directory, North America, United States, Rhode Island, Bristol County
Bristol is a town in Rhode Island and the county seat of Bristol County. Bristol, a deep water seaport, is named after Bristol, England. Bristol gained national fame despite its small size as a result of having the oldest, continuous Independence Day celebrations in the United States, earning Bristol its nickname, \"America\'s Most Patriotic Town\".
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Ocracoke
World Directory, North America, United States, North Carolina, Hyde County
Located at the southernmost tip of North Carolina's Outer Banks, Ocracoke Island is part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and boasts almost 16 miles of pristine, undeveloped beaches. Accessible only by Ferry, private boat or plane, Ocracoke is a oasis for the family, casual tourist, nature lover, fisherman, or recreational boater.
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Castine
World Directory, North America, United States, Maine, Hancock County
Castine is a small coastal village located on a peninsula in Maine's East Penobscot Bay region. The town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is home to two historic forts and more than 100 historic markers. The village streets are lined with beautifully restored homes and buildings representing 18th century architecture. Area restaurants, inns, art galleries, and gift shops offer the traveler additional activities.