Title: American Cemetery in Verdun | Expedia.co.uk [American Cemetery Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/American-Cemetery-Hotels.0-l553248621532504538-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Verdun](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Verdun.d5569.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Verdun](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Verdun.d5569.Travel-Guide-Activities)[American Cemetery Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-American-Cemetery.d553248621532504538.Car-Hire-Guide)[Verdun Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Verdun.d5569.Holidays-City-Breaks) # American Cemetery ## Visit American Cemetery Activities [Verdun travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Verdun.dx5569) --- --- ## Plan a trip to see American Cemetery Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Best Western Plus Thionville Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4570000/4562100/4562008/9ef9d921_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Best Western Plus Thionville Centre £252 per person 10 Mar - 13 Mar found 1 day ago Return flight included London (LHR) to Metz (ETZ) 8.6/10 Excellent! (567 reviews) The hotel is on the outside of the city center Walking around the area was a great treat Lot's of restaurants and quiet City center is basically a mall with no traffic Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025 ### Popular places to visit ![Ossuaire de Douaumont](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/dd4e78dff331553dc5156adc0bbf6d2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ossuaire de Douaumont Learn about the local history of Fleury-Devant-Douaumont when you spend time at Ossuaire de Douaumont. Discover the area's countryside and monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ossuaire-De-Douaumont-Fleury-Devant-Douaumont.d6109348.Attraction) #### Verdun Battlefield Learn about the local history of Verdun when you take a trip to Verdun Battlefield. Make time to visit the monuments and churches while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Verdun-Battlefield-Verdun.d553248621563226308.Attraction) #### Monument de la Victoire Learn about the local history of Verdun when you spend time at Monument de la Victoire. Make time to visit the monuments and churches while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monument-De-La-Victoire-Verdun.d6109346.Attraction) #### Subterranean Citadel of Verdun You can learn about the history of Verdun with a visit to Subterranean Citadel of Verdun. Make time to visit the monuments and churches while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Subterranean-Citadel-Of-Verdun-Verdun.d553248621563226307.Attraction) #### Mémorial de Verdun You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mémorial de Verdun during your trip to Verdun. Discover the area's countryside and monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Memorial-De-Verdun-Verdun.d553248621532504540.Attraction) #### Trench of the Bayonets Learn about the local history of Verdun with a stop at Trench of the Bayonets. Make time to visit the monuments and churches while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Trench-Of-The-Bayonets-Verdun.d553248621561951361.Attraction) --- ## Top Hotel Deals ## Check availability on hotels close to American Cemetery [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621532504538&startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18)[17 Dec - 18 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621532504538&startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621532504538&startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19)[18 Dec - 19 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621532504538&startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621532504538&startDate=19%2F12%2F2025&endDate=21%2F12%2F2025)[19 Dec - 21 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621532504538&startDate=19%2F12%2F2025&endDate=21%2F12%2F2025) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621532504538&startDate=26%2F12%2F2025&endDate=28%2F12%2F2025)[26 Dec - 28 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248621532504538&startDate=26%2F12%2F2025&endDate=28%2F12%2F2025) ![B&B HOTEL Verdun](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/44000000/44000000/43990200/43990117/dd3cd028_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### B&B HOTEL Verdun 48 Avenue de Metz Verdun [](https://expedia.co.uk/Verdun-Hotels-BB-Hotel-Verdun.h43990117.Hotel-Information) ![Les Jardins du Mess](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21010000/21006200/21006179/33b69046_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Les Jardins du Mess 22 Quai de la République Verdun [](https://expedia.co.uk/Verdun-Hotels-Les-Jardins-Du-Mess.h21006179.Hotel-Information) ![Maison de Ville with terrace: "L'œil du Prince](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106770000/106765600/106765512/3880c736_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Maison de Ville with terrace: "L'œil du Prince Verdun Meuse [](https://expedia.co.uk/Verdun-Hotels-Maison-De-Ville-The-Eye-Of-The-Prince.h106765512.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel saint Paul](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13440000/13439400/13439382/ff6fbb3c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel saint Paul 12 rue du Général Sarrail Verdun [](https://expedia.co.uk/Verdun-Hotels-Hotel-Saint-Paul.h13439382.Hotel-Information) ![Apartment in Verdun, "La Scène du 66"](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100830000/100824200/100824138/1152ba92_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apartment in Verdun, "La Scène du 66" Verdun Meuse [](https://expedia.co.uk/Verdun-Hotels-Apartment-In-Verdun.h100824138.Hotel-Information) ![ibis budget Verdun](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29350000/29347100/29347007/fdc3c2ed_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis budget Verdun Rue Jean Norton-Cru Verdun [](https://expedia.co.uk/Verdun-Hotels-Ibis-Budget-Verdun.h29347007.Hotel-Information) ![Chambres d'Hôtes des 3 Rois](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29300000/29295100/29295012/59dd69aa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Chambres d'Hôtes des 3 Rois 9 Cour des 3 Rois Verdun [](https://expedia.co.uk/Verdun-Hotels-Chambres-DHotes-Des-3-Rois.h29295012.Hotel-Information) ![Citotel Du Tigre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3640000/3634400/3634377/0a7ada2c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Citotel Du Tigre 22 Avenue de Paris Verdun Meuse [](https://expedia.co.uk/Verdun-Hotels-Citotel-Du-Tigre.h3634377.Hotel-Information) ![Auberge de Jeunesse HI Verdun](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106470000/106466300/106466265/d104b1b2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Auberge de Jeunesse HI Verdun 9 Av. Garibaldi Verdun Meuse [](https://expedia.co.uk/Verdun-Hotels-Auberge-De-Jeunesse-HI-Verdun.h106466265.Hotel-Information) [See all 351 properties in American Cemetery](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package®ionId=553248621532504538) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Accommodation - Flights - Packages - Cars - Holiday Homes - Other - [3 Star Hotels in Verdun ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/3Star-Verdun-Hotels.s30-0-d5569.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [5 Star Hotels in Verdun ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Verdun-Hotels.s50-0-d5569.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Aubreville Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aubreville-Hotels.d6343799.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Azannes-Et-Soumazannes Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Azannes-Et-Soumazannes-Hotels.d6191482.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Beaulieu en Argonne Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Beaulieu-En-Argonne-Hotels.d3000039446.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Belleray Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Belleray-Hotels.d553248625259975403.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Belleville-Sur-Meuse Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Belleville-Sur-Meuse-Hotels.d6354279.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Brandeville Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brandeville-Hotels.d3000039541.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Buzy-Darmont Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buzy-Darmont-Hotels.d553248634539695458.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Hotels near Centre Mondial de la Paix ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Centre-Mondial-De-La-Paix-Hotels.0-l553248621533049684-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Chaumont-Sur-Aire Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chaumont-Sur-Aire-Hotels.d6191522.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Consenvoye Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Consenvoye-Hotels.d3000467589.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Damvillers Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Damvillers-Hotels.d6191489.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Dieue-Sur-Meuse Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dieue-Sur-Meuse-Hotels.d553248634539692891.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Dommary-Baroncourt Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dommary-Baroncourt-Hotels.d553248634539755430.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Douaumont Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Douaumont-Hotels.d6354281.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Douaumont-Vaux Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Douaumont-Vaux-Hotels.d690184033993416704.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Etain Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Etain-Hotels.d6191490.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Fleury-Devant-Douaumont Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fleury-Devant-Douaumont-Hotels.d6354277.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Fontaines-Saint-Clair Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fontaines-Saint-Clair-Hotels.d553248634539720676.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Fresnes-En-Woevre Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fresnes-En-Woevre-Hotels.d3000474862.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Haudiomont Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Haudiomont-Hotels.d553248634539704944.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Lacroix-Sur-Meuse Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lacroix-Sur-Meuse-Hotels.d6148625.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Les Monthairons Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Les-Monthairons-Hotels.d6191477.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Les Trois-Domaines Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Les-Trois-Domaines-Hotels.d6265493.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Mangiennes Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mangiennes-Hotels.d3000475886.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Marre Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marre-Hotels.d6139333.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Saint-Maurice-Sous-Les-Cotes Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Saint-Maurice-Sous-Les-Cotes-Hotels.d6191519.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Sommedieue Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sommedieue-Hotels.d553248634539710385.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Hotels near St-Mihiel American Cemetery ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Mihiel-American-Cemetery-Hotels.0-l553248621533049688-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Tranchée de l'Ouvrage de la Falouse ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tranchee-De-LOuvrage-De-La-Falouse-Hotels.0-l553248635998055343-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Varennes-En-Argonne Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Varennes-En-Argonne-Hotels.d6354305.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Vauquois Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vauquois-Hotels.d3000404930.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Vaux-Devant-Damloup Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vaux-Devant-Damloup-Hotels.d6354303.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Caravan Parks in Verdun ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Verdun-Caravan-Parks.d5569-aaCaravanParks.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Castles in Verdun ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Verdun-Castles.d5569-aaCastles.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Hotels with Parking in Verdun ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Verdun-Hotels-Hotel-With-Free-Parking.0-0-d5569-thotelwithfreeparking.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels with Gym in Verdun ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Verdun-Hotels-Hotel-With-Gym.0-0-d5569-thotelwithgym.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels with Laundry Service in Verdun ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Verdun-Hotels-Hotel-With-Laundry-Service.0-0-d5569-thotelwithlaundryservice.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels with Parking in Verdun ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Verdun-Hotels-Hotel-With-Parking.0-0-d5569-thotelwithparking.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels with Pool in Verdun ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Verdun-Hotels-Hotels-With-Pool.0-0-d5569-tHotelswithPool.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Luxury Hotels in Verdun ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Verdun-Hotels-Luxury-Hotel.0-0-d5569-tLuxuryHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Pet-Friendly Hotels in Verdun ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Verdun-Hotels-Pet-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d5569-tPetFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Spa Hotels in Verdun ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Verdun-Hotels-Spa-Hotels.0-0-d5569-tSpaHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Verdun Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Verdun-Hotels.d5569.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Holiday Homes in Verdun ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Verdun-Private-Holiday-Homes.d5569-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Villers-Sur-Meuse Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Villers-Sur-Meuse-Hotels.d553248634539671466.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Flights to Verdun ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Verdun.d5569.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights from Cheppy ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/553248634539663463/flights-from-cheppy) - [Flights from Maizeray ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/553248634539678431/flights-from-maizeray) - [Flights from Chaumont-devant-Damvillers ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/553248634539679724/flights-from-chaumont-devant-damvillers) - [Flights from Dugny-sur-Meuse ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/553248634539680788/flights-from-dugny-sur-meuse) - [Flights from Cumières-le-Mort-Homme ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/553248634539684190/flights-from-cumieres-le-mort-homme) - [Flights from Liny-devant-Dun ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/553248634539692353/flights-from-liny-devant-dun) - [Flights from Nantillois ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/553248634539697360/flights-from-nantillois) - [Flights from Saulx-lès-Champlon ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/553248634539703249/flights-from-saulx-les-champlon) - [Flights from Sommedieue ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/553248634539710385/flights-from-sommedieue) - [Flights from Senoncourt-les-Maujouy ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/553248634539726924/flights-from-senoncourt-les-maujouy) - [Flights from Dommary-Baroncourt ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/553248634539755430/flights-from-dommary-baroncourt) - [Flights from Val de Meuse - Voie Sacrée ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/553248635988765039/flights-from-val-de-meuse-voie-sacree) - [Flights from Etain ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/6191490/flights-from-etain) - [Flights from Saint-Maurice-sous-les-Cotes ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/6191519/flights-from-saint-maurice-sous-les-cotes) - [Flights from Varennes-en-Argonne ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/6354305/flights-from-varennes-en-argonne) - [Alain-Fournier Memorial ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alain-Fournier-Memorial-Saint-Remy-la-Calonne.d6305812.Attraction) - [Amnéville Zoo ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amneville-Zoo-Hagondange.d553248621532507249.Attraction) - [Amneville Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amneville.d6129252.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Aqueduc de Gorze a Metz ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aqueduc-De-Gorze-A-Metz-Jouy-aux-Arches.d553248621532507092.Attraction) - [Argonne Adventure Park ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Argonne-Adventure-Park-Sainte-Menehould.d6304617.Attraction) - [Centre Pompidou-Metz ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Centre-Pompidou-Metz-Sablon.d6160611.Attraction) - [Feves Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Feves.d6191813.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Visit Fleury-Devant-Douaumont ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fleury-Devant-Douaumont.dx6354277) - [Frouard Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Frouard.d6023987.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Landres Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Landres.d6199942.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Linay Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Linay.d6201116.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Longwy Pottery and Enamels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Longwy-Pottery-And-Enamels-Longwy.d6305797.Attraction) - [Longwy Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Longwy.d4486.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Lorraine Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lorraine.d6226967.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Metz Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Metz.d8885.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Moselle Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moselle.d6050970.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Musée de la Moto et du Vélo ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Musee-De-La-Moto-Et-Du-Velo-Amneville.d6109342.Attraction) - [Ossuaire de Douaumont ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ossuaire-De-Douaumont-Fleury-Devant-Douaumont.d6109348.Attraction) - [Parc Napoleon ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Parc-Napoleon-Thionville.d6276832.Attraction) - [Pompey Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pompey.d6271581.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Pont-A-Mousson Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pont-A-Mousson.d5521.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Romagne-Sous-Montfaucon German Military Cemetery ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Romagne-Sous-Montfaucon-German-Military-Cemetery-Romagne-sous-Montfaucon.d669667960306544640.Attraction) - [Saint-Dizier Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Saint-Dizier.d5533.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Visit Saint-Maurice-sous-les-Cotes ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Saint-Maurice-Sous-Les-Cotes.dx6191519) - [Sedan Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sedan.d5547.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Statue of Marshall Ney ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Statue-Of-Marshall-Ney-Metz-Centre-Ancienne-Ville.d553248621533049791.Attraction) - [Toul Port de France ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Toul-Port-De-France-Toul.d553248626205866700.Attraction) - [Tranchée de l'Ouvrage de la Falouse ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tranchee-De-LOuvrage-De-La-Falouse-Dugny-sur-Meuse.d553248635998055343.Attraction) - [Visit Vauquois ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vauquois.dx3000404930) - [Verdun Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Verdun.d5569.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Visit Verdun ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Verdun.dx5569) - [Woel Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Woel.d3000468448.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Yutz Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yutz.d6051884.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Alamo Rent A Car Rental Cars in Verdun ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alamo-Rent-A-Car-Car-Rentals-In-Verdun.d5569-c6.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) - [Car hire Verdun ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Verdun.d5569.Car-Hire-Guide) - [Verdun Holiday Rentals ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Verdun-Holiday-Rentals.d5569.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals) - [Things to do in Verdun ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Verdun.d5569.Travel-Guide-Activities)