| is Germany's largest state and is located in the | | | | Herrenchiemsee castle was intended to be a |
| southern region of the country. There are | | | | replica of Versailles. It has manicured gardens, |
| resorts, hotels and private rentals located | | | | elaborate decorations and a hall of mirrors. The |
| throughout the state. The first step is to decide | | | | original plan called for seventy rooms, but it was |
| which areas you most want to visit and plan an | | | | never finished. There are twenty rooms in the |
| itinerary. Then you can begin to decide on | | | | finished part of the castle. Ludwig was declared |
| accommodations. A variety of choices are | | | | mentally unfit to rule and was removed from the |
| available from the more affordable hotels to the | | | | throne before his plans could be carried out. |
| more expensive resorts. Information on hotels | | | | Bavarians Forest Zoo has over 300 native animals |
| and other rentals can be found and reserved | | | | in natural surroundings. You will see elks, bison, |
| online. | | | | water birds, birds of prey, owls, wild cats, deer, |
| Hotels and Dining | | | | otters, badgers, cranes and fish in the zoo. A |
| Bavaria is home to large cities such as Munich and | | | | main focus is on protecting endangered species, |
| many smaller resort towns as well. There is a | | | | research and preserving the natural habitat of the |
| range of vacation and accommodation | | | | animals. |
| opportunities around the state. Smaller resort | | | | Bavaria is home to a wild west theme park. |
| towns, such as Prien, are smaller than Munich, but | | | | Pullman city is located just north of Munich and |
| still offer plenty to do. Hotels, shops and | | | | has a typical American wild west theme. The park |
| restaurants are all in walking distance from the | | | | features re-enactments of gun fights, Indians and |
| train station. The same is true for Munich. | | | | stage coaches. The main street area is complete |
| In many resorts, bus services are offered to and | | | | with plank sidewalks and clap board facades on |
| from the resort to surrounding attractions. If you | | | | replica buildings. It is reminiscent of western towns |
| plan to stay in the resort and use the bus service, | | | | commonly seen in the movies and old western |
| you may not need to rent a vehicle during your | | | | television series. |
| stay. If you want to branch out and explore | | | | The park has activities like shooting galleries, |
| more of the surrounding areas of the region, or if | | | | music and rodeos. There are re-enactments of |
| you just want the freedom to go on your own | | | | the American Civil War at the park. Guests are |
| schedule, you may want to rent a car. | | | | often seen dressed up in cowboy or Indian |
| There are thousands of restaurants throughout | | | | costumes, both adults and children. Lodging at the |
| Bavaria for dining. Schweinsbraten is a common | | | | park includes hotels, log cabins and even teepees. |
| food in most places. This is a pork roast with | | | | This allows guests to experience the wild west all |
| dumplings and gravy. Fresh fish, such as trout and | | | | day in the park and at night as well. |
| salmon are common foods in the area and are | | | | For tips on snake vivariums and ringneck snake, |
| served in most restaurants. Bavaria is home to | | | | visit the Snake Facts website. |
| many beer halls that serve traditional German | | | | Report this article |
| cuisine with a variety of local beers. | | | | This article is free for republishing |
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| Bavaria is home to a few castles you can explore. | | | | Republish this article |
| These were built by King Ludwig II. The castle is | | | | Ask a Question About this Article |
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