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Got your plane ticket booked and your luggage ready to go? Read on for a few basic Southampton tips before you jet off.

If you need some assistance getting your bearings, London, the national capital, is 70 miles (113 kilometers) to the northeast. Additionally, Eastleigh is 6 miles (10 kilometers) to the northeast.

This part of Hampshire boasts a population of around 250,000 people, some of whom will surely be willing to share a few travel tips.

Places to visit in Southampton

Forget all those disappointing tourist traps. True sightseeing enthusiasts should head straight to noteworthy attractions like the Beaulieu National Motor Museum and the Southampton Maritime Museum.

Even if it's a wet day, it's worthwhile taking a walk through Riverside Park. Just open your umbrella and drink in the fresh earthy smell. Seeking some more ideas? Whether you're a film freak or you just feel like catching a flick, Leisure World is a popular place to devour a tub of popcorn and enjoy a screening. And that's not all. University of Southampton has long been a hub for fresh ideas, visionary research and leaders of the future. See if it's possible to roam its historic halls and mingle with students during a guided tour.

Where do you fly into for Southampton?

Luggage all packed? Fantastic — jump on the flight to Southampton Airport (SOU). Once you hit the tarmac, you'll be only 4 miles (6 kilometers) to the northeast from the center of Southampton.