Asturias (/æˈstʊəriəs, ə-/; Spanish: [asˈtuɾjas]; Asturian: Asturies [asˈtuɾjes]; Galician: Asturias), officially the Principality of Asturias (Spanish: Principado de Asturias; Asturian: Principáu d'Asturies), is an autonomous community in north-west Spain. It is coextensive with the province of Asturias, and contains some of the territory that was part of the larger Kingdom of Asturias in the Middle Ages. Divided into eight comarcas (counties), the autonomous community of Asturias is bordered by Cantabria to the east, by Castile and León to the south, by Galicia to the west, and by the Bay of Biscay to the north.
Keighley (/ˈkiːθli/ ( listen) KEETH-lee) is a town and civil parish within the metropolitan borough of the City of Bradford in West Yorkshire, England. Historically in the West Riding of Yorkshire, it is situated 11 miles (18 km) northwest of Bradford and is at the confluence of the rivers Aire and Worth. The town area, which is part of the Brontë Country, has a population of 51,429, making it the third largest civil parish in England.
Hilly Cincinnati boasts a thriving arts scene, major league sports teams, a world-class zoo and aquarium and a revitalized riverfront with shopping, clubs and restaurants. Located on the Ohio River in southwestern Ohio, Cinci claims more than 4,000 restaurants, and more chili restaurants than any other city in the world. Adrenaline-junkies will want to visit the nearby Kentucky Speedway and Paramount's Kings Island, home of the tallest and fastest wooden roller coaster in the world.
Rich tradition. Fine craftsmanship. Legendary reputation. Pendleton was named the Top True Western Town of 2011 by True West magazine. Museums celebrate the rich traditions of pioneers, cowboys and Native Americans. Find fine craftsmanship at the Pendleton Woolen Mills, working saddle shops and Native American beading. Enjoy genuine thrills at The Underground Tours and world-famous Pendleton Round-Up Arena. Bikers, cyclists and sportspeople love this location at the base of the Blue Mountains.
Welcome to Germany's largest island, with a myriad of terrains to delight outdoor explorers, from sandy coastlines to dramatic chalk cliffs. It's been a seaside resort since 1818 and is one of Germany's top vacation spots. There's something for everyone, from the two national parks to a former royal residence and a castle to the beach, of course - head to Binz if sunbathing is your primary objective.
See a buffalo up close, live like a cowboy for a day on a working cattle ranch or visit a stagecoach stop on the Sante Fe Trail are just a few of the many vacation experiences possible in this state in America’s heartland. You’ll love the wide-open spaces and the opportunities to engage in a variety of one-of-a-kind experiences in this marvelous state, which has the largest segment of true tallgrass prairie remaining in the U.S. Regardless of where you visit: a major metropolitan area like Kansas City, a college town like Manhattan or Lawrence or engaging places like Wichita, Dodge City and Salina, there are a wide array of attractions and sights nearby. If you want to familiarize yourself with cowboy culture, visit the Boot Hills Museum in Dodge City, dine on all-you-can-eat barbeque and hear songs of the American Cowboy at Diamond W Chuckwagon Supper in Wichita or explore the Dickinson County Heritage Center in Abilene, which has dance halls, gaming rooms and 32 saloons. For outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, bird watching and other activities, three of the state’s most popular parks are: Cheney State Park near Wichita; Scott State Park near Scott City and Tuttle Creek State Park near Manhattan.
The Province of Ragusa (Italian: Provincia di Ragusa; Sicilian: Pruvincia 'i Rausa) is a province in the autonomous region of Sicily in Italy, located in the south-east of the island. Its capital is the city of Ragusa, which is the most southerly provincial capital in Italy.
A smorgasbord of flavors come from this lofty land in the hilly southeast of Belgium: game, wild boar, venison, smoked ham, the region's famous paté and world-renowned Trappist beers. Primarily located in Belgium, the Ardennes mountains also nudge into France and Luxembourg. Dense forests flank the steep hillsides, and market towns and villages perch on river banks. Spring and summer show this lush area at its best, but cross country skiing opportunities make a good case for winter visits.
The diminutive Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, a dramatic area of 225 square miles in southwest Wales, was set aside as a national park in 1952 and comprises a large portion of the Pembrokeshire coast and its islands and the moorland hills of Mynydd Preseli. Rugged cliffs and coastal rock formations are home to boisterous populations of seabirds, porpoises, whales, seals and dolphins. Cycle, hike or sea kayak around the spectacular coastline. Bird watching and rock climbing are also popular.
Discover the best top things to do in Ardeche, France including Aven d'Orgnac Grand Site de France, Natural History Museum of The Ardeche, Atelier Cobalt - Verrerie des Bras - Vogue, Moulinage de la Neuve, Musee Pierre Vigne, Musee archeologique de Soyons, Maison Champanhet, Espace Joseph Besset - Musee du charronnage au car, Verasoie Musee Magnanerie, Museum Alphonse Daudet.
Discover the best top things to do in Atherton Tablelands, Australia including The Crystal Caves, Spy & Camera Museum, Mareeba Heritage Museum and Visitor Information Centre, Herberton Mining Museum, The Malanda Story Museum.
Coordinates: 30°S 71°W / 30°S 71°W / -30; -71
Discover the best top things to do in Slovenian Littoral Region, Slovenia including Soca Valley, Fonda Fish Farm, Magical World of Shells Museum, Kobarid Museum (Kobariski muzej), Tolmin Gorge, Kozjak Waterfalls, Church of St. George, Tartini Square (Tartinijev trg), Quecksilberbergwerk Idrija, Piran Town Walls.
Discover the best top things to do in Bandera County, United States including Lost Maples State Natural Area, Hill Country State Natural Area, Medina River, Lone Star Motorcycle Museum, Silver Spur Ranch, Lost Maples Winery, Bandera Natural History Museum, Bandera City Park, The Twisted Sisters, Frontier Times Museum.
Discover the best top things to do in Bruggen, Germany including Fahrradverleih Brueggen, Klosterkirche St. Nikolaus, Saunapark My Return, Museum Mensch und Jagd, Natur und Tierpark Bruggen, Bruggen Castle, Historisches Rathaus Bruggen, Pfarrkirche Sankt Peter Born, Borner See, Brachter Muhle.
Guatemala City draws visitors whose interests range from Maya history to contemporary culture. Two museums house Maya artifacts, some of which were discovered on a nearby archaeological site. Other museums exhibit indigenous and modern art. In Mercado Central, an underground market, shoppers bargain with vendors selling local handicrafts. Additional attractions include a botanical garden and a scale replica of the Eiffel Tower. A night out in bustling Zona Viva caps off a day of sightseeing.
Discover the best top things to do in Castile and Leon, Spain including Iglesia Parroquial De La Inmaculada Concepcion, Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos, Old Cathedral (Catedral Vieja), Escuelas Menores, St. Stephen's Convent (Convento de San Esteban), Palacio Real de la Granja, Alcazar of Segovia, Basilica de San Vicente, Cartuja de Miraflores, Real Monasterio de Santo Tomas.
As the ancient capital of the Burgundy province, Dijon is an architecturally rich city offering far more than mustard. In its restored medieval core, you'll discover one of France's oldest museums, the MusÂe des Beaux-Arts, as well as the elegant Palace of the Dukes and the opulent 1614 mansion HÂtel de Vogue. Take a quiet walk through the lime- and chestnut-lined paths of Cours du Parc, a green space dating to 1671, and don't forget to pair the region's rich history with its gastronomic delights.
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