Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Arlington, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Arlington and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Arlington
- Astronomy & Satellites ...
- Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
- To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Arlington:
- 38.881237, -77.107706
- Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
- The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Arlington
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Arlington County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Arlington County
- Since Arlington is near Fairfax County and also Alexandria City, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Fairfax County
- eBird sighting report for Alexandria City
- Waymarking ...
- Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Arlington ...
We found 66 communities that share the name Arlington.
There are three communities within Virginia that are also named Arlington.
Beyond Virginia, we know of another 59 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 59 communities, 59 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.
In addition to the above occurrences of Arlington, we know of four communities located outside of the United States and Canada.
- Communities Located In Virginia ...
- Alexandria City
- Hopewell City
- Northampton County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Montgomery County
- This Arlington is located in Montgomery County and lies 686 miles [1,104 km]<2> to the southwest of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Arlington.
- Wilcox County
- This Arlington is located in Wilcox County and lies 753 miles [1,211.8 km] to the southwest of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilcox County community of Arlington.
- Arizona
- California
- Riverside County
- This Arlington is located in Riverside County and lies 2,249 miles [3,619.4 km]<2> to the west of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Riverside County community of Arlington.
- San Bernardino County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Arlington [San Bernardino County].
- Colorado
- Florida
- Citrus County
- This Arlington is located in Citrus County and lies 753 miles [1,211.8 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Citrus County community of Arlington.
- Duval County
- This Arlington is located in Duval County and lies 642 miles [1,033.2 km] to the south southwest of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Duval County community of Arlington.
- Hillsborough County
- This Arlington is located in Hillsborough County and lies 807 miles [1,298.7 km] to the south southwest of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Arlington.
- Georgia
- Calhoun County
- This Arlington is located in Calhoun County and lies 669 miles [1,076.7 km]<2> to the southwest of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calhoun County community of Arlington.
- Gwinnett County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Arlington [Gwinnett County].
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Monroe County
- This Arlington is located in Monroe County and lies 506 miles [814.3 km]<2> to the west of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Arlington.
- Rush County
- This Arlington is located in Rush County and lies 455 miles [732.3 km] to the west of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rush County community of Arlington.
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Osborne County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Arlington [Osborne County].
- Reno County
- This Arlington is located in Reno County and lies 1,139 miles [1,833 km]<2> to the west of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Reno County community of Arlington.
- Kentucky
- Carlisle County
- This Arlington is located in Carlisle County and lies 664 miles [1,068.6 km]<2> to the west of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carlisle County community of Arlington.
- Madison County
- This Arlington is located in Madison County and lies 397 miles [638.9 km] to the west of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Arlington.
- Louisiana
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- This Arlington is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 989 miles [1,591.6 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Arlington.
- East Carroll Parish
- This Arlington is located in East Carroll Parish and lies 890 miles [1,432.3 km] to the west southwest of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Carroll Parish community of Arlington.
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Lincoln County
- This Arlington is located in Lincoln County and lies 916 miles [1,474.2 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Arlington.
- Neshoba County
- This Arlington is located in Neshoba County and lies 791 miles [1,273 km] to the west southwest of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Neshoba County community of Arlington.
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- New York
- Dutchess County
- This Arlington is located in Dutchess County and lies 257 miles [413.6 km]<2> to the northeast of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dutchess County community of Arlington.
- Richmond County
- This Arlington is located in Richmond County and lies 197 miles [317 km] to the northeast of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Arlington.
- North Carolina
- Gaston County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Carolina community of Arlington [Gaston County].
- Mecklenburg County
- This Arlington is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 327 miles [526.3 km]<2> to the southwest of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Arlington.
- Yadkin County
- This Arlington is located in Yadkin County and lies 274 miles [441 km] to the southwest of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yadkin County community of Arlington.
- Nova Scotia
- This Arlington lies 781 miles [1,256.9 km]<2> to the northeast of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- Ohio
- Hancock County
- This Arlington is located in Hancock County and lies 373 miles [600.3 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Arlington.
- Montgomery County
- This Arlington is located in Montgomery County and lies 396 miles [637.3 km] to the west northwest of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Arlington.
- Summit County
- This Arlington is located in Summit County and lies 277 miles [445.8 km] to the northwest of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Summit County community of Arlington.
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Allegheny County
- This Arlington is located in Allegheny County and lies 186 miles [299.3 km]<2> to the northwest of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of Arlington.
- Delaware County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Arlington [Delaware County].
- Wayne County
- This Arlington is located in Wayne County and lies 198 miles [318.7 km] to the north northeast of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Arlington.
- Prince Edward Island
- This Arlington lies 850 miles [1,367.9 km]<2> to the northeast of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Houston County
- This Arlington is located in Houston County and lies 606 miles [975.3 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Houston County community of Arlington.
- Knox County
- This Arlington is located in Knox County and lies 423 miles [680.8 km] to the west southwest of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Arlington.
- Shelby County
- This Arlington is located in Shelby County and lies 735 miles [1,182.9 km] to the west southwest of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Arlington.
- Texas
- Vermont
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Harrison County
- This Arlington is located in Harrison County and lies 176 miles [283.2 km]<2> to the west of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Arlington.
- McDowell County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the West Virginia community of Arlington [McDowell County].
- Upshur County
- This Arlington is located in Upshur County and lies 174 miles [280 km] to the west of the Arlington that is located in Arlington County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Upshur County community of Arlington.
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Alabama
- Communities Beyond North America ...
Curious and Interesting Names Near Arlington ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Cherrydale
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrydale
- Cherrydale is located in Arlington County
- Colonial Village
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Village
- Colonial Village is located in Arlington County
- Crescent Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crescent Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crescent Hills
- Crescent Hills is located in Arlington County
- Dominion Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dominion Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dominion Heights
- Dominion Heights is located in Arlington County
- Dominion Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dominion Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dominion Hills
- Dominion Hills is located in Arlington County
- Dover
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Garden City
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden City
- Garden City is located in Arlington County
- Glen Forest
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Forest
- Glen Forest is located in Fairfax County
- Green Valley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Valley
- Green Valley is located in Arlington County
- Halls Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halls Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halls Hill
- Halls Hill is located in Arlington County
- Lacey Forest
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lacey Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lacey Forest
- Lacey Forest is located in Arlington County
- Lee Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lee Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lee Heights
- Lee Heights is located in Arlington County
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- Lyon Park
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Lyon Village
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lyon Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyon Village
- Lyon Village is located in Arlington County
- Ravenwood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Riverwood
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwood
- Riverwood is located in Arlington County
- Seven Corners
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Corners
- Seven Corners is located in Fairfax County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Seven Corners <4>
- Virginia Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virginia Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia Heights
- Virginia Heights is located in Arlington County
- Virginia Highlands
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virginia Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia Highlands
- Virginia Highlands is located in Arlington County
- Lyon Park
How Far From Arlington to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Arlington to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Arlington and extending to:
- Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 94 miles [151.3 km]<2> to the south (S). If you could drive a straight line from Arlington to Richmond, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 6 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of three days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is just to the east northeast (ENE).
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,901 miles [9,496.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,606 miles [10,631.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,483 miles [7,214.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Arlington. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Arlington County: www.co.arlington.va.us/
The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer. Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name. Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time. Also keep in mind that Arlington could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Arlington) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Arlington. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.8812, Longitude: -77.1077 |
| <3> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <6> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Arlington to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.932 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.485 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.75 degrees. |