Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Salem Woods, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Salem Woods and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Salem Woods
- 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 Salem Woods:
- 39.644556, -75.696876
- 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 Salem Woods
- 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 New Castle County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for New Castle County
- Since Salem Woods is near Cecil County and also Salem County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Cecil County
- eBird sighting report for Salem County
- 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 Salem Woods ...
We found four communities that share the name Salem Woods.
Within Delaware, the name Salem Woods is unique.
Beyond Delaware, we know of another four communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Georgia
- Cherokee County
- This Salem Woods is located in Cherokee County and lies 624 miles [1,004.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Salem Woods that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Salem Woods.
- Cobb County
- This Salem Woods is located in Cobb County and lies 625 miles [1,005.8 km] to the southwest of the Salem Woods that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cobb County community of Salem Woods.
- North Carolina
- Forsyth County
- This Salem Woods is located in Forsyth County and lies 353 miles [568.1 km]<1> to the southwest of the Salem Woods that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Forsyth County community of Salem Woods.
- Virginia
- Chesterfield County
- This Salem Woods is located in Chesterfield County and lies 183 miles [294.5 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Salem Woods that is located in New Castle County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesterfield County community of Salem Woods.
- Georgia
Curious and Interesting Names Near Salem Woods ...
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.
- Bear
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bear have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bear
- Bear is located in New Castle County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bear <3>
- Carriage Run
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carriage Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carriage Run
- Carriage Run is located in New Castle County
- Cedar Farms
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Farms
- Cedar Farms is located in New Castle County
- Cherokee Woods
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Woods
- Cherokee Woods is located in New Castle County
- Christiana
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christiana
- Christiana is located in New Castle County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Christiana <3>
- Christiana Landing
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Christiana Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christiana Landing
- Christiana Landing is located in New Castle County
- Christiana Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Christiana Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christiana Village
- Christiana Village is located in New Castle County
- Cottage Mill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottage Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottage Mill
- Cottage Mill is located in New Castle County
- Coventry
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast) - Deer Run
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Fairwinds
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Fox Chase Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Chase Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Chase Park
- Fox Chase Park is located in New Castle County
- Continue List (29 more) ...
- Fox Woods
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Glasgow
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest) - Glasgow Court
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glasgow Court have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glasgow Court
- Glasgow Court is located in New Castle County
- Glasgow Pines
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glasgow Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glasgow Pines
- Glasgow Pines is located in New Castle County
- Green Valley
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Valley
- Green Valley is located in New Castle County
- Harmony
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north) - Harmony Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony Hills
- Harmony Hills is located in New Castle County
- Hickory Woods
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Woods
- Hickory Woods is located in New Castle County
- Iron Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west) - Ivy Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast) - Kings Croft
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Croft have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Croft
- Kings Croft is located in New Castle County
- Marydale
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Melanie
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east) - Oak Hollow
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Hollow
- Oak Hollow is located in New Castle County
- Pigeon Run
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pigeon Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pigeon Run
- Pigeon Run is located in New Castle County
- Pine Swamp Corner
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Swamp Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Swamp Corner
- Pine Swamp Corner is located in New Castle County
- Pleasantville
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasantville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasantville
- Pleasantville is located in New Castle County
- Raintree Village
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raintree Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raintree Village
- Raintree Village is located in New Castle County
- Red Lion
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast) - Rivers End
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rivers End have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rivers End
- Rivers End is located in New Castle County
- Roseville Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roseville Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roseville Park
- Roseville Park is located in New Castle County
- Stones Throw
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stones Throw have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stones Throw
- Stones Throw is located in New Castle County
- Summer Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summer Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summer Hill
- Summer Hill is located in New Castle County
- Summit View
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summit View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit View
- Summit View is located in New Castle County
- Sycamore Gardens
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sycamore Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sycamore Gardens
- Sycamore Gardens is located in New Castle County
- Timber Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Ridge
- Timber Ridge is located in New Castle County
- Windy Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windy Hills
- Windy Hills is located in New Castle County
- Woodshade
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodshade
- Woodshade is located in New Castle County
- Yorkshire
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Fox Woods
How Far From Salem Woods 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 Salem Woods to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Salem Woods and extending to:
- Wilmington, which is the Seat of New Castle County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Salem Woods to Wilmington, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
- Dover, which is the State Capital of Delaware, lies 34 miles [54.7 km] to the south southeast (SSE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just about two full days and walking would take most of two days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 88 miles [141.6 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving would take less than two hours, a buggy would take most of three days and walking would take 5 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,809 miles [9,348.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,514 miles [10,483.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,391 miles [7,066.6 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Salem Woods. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for New Castle County: www.co.new-castle.de.us/
The official website for State of Delaware: https://delaware.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Salem Woods) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Salem Woods. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.6446, Longitude: -75.6969 In this case, the coordinates for Salem Woods have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | 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. |
| <3> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <4> | 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. |
| <5> | 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 Salem Woods to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.045 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.596 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.85 degrees. |