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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Aarons Place, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Aarons Place and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • 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 Aarons Place:
    • 27.995000, -82.222600
    • 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 Aarons Place
  • 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

Curious and Interesting Names Near Aarons Place ...

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.

  • All Green
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for All Green have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for All Green
    • All Green is located in Hillsborough County
  • Chancey
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chancey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chancey
    • Chancey is located in Hillsborough County
  • Chestnut Forest
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Forest
    • Chestnut Forest is located in Hillsborough County
  • Destinys Way
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Destinys Way have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Destinys Way
    • Destinys Way is located in Hillsborough County
  • Diamond Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Diamond Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Diamond Hill
    • Diamond Hill is located in Hillsborough County
  • Dickey
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dickey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dickey
    • Dickey is located in Hillsborough County
  • Dover
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Gallagher Lakes
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gallagher Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gallagher Lakes
    • Gallagher Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
  • Gallagher Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gallagher Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gallagher Meadows
    • Gallagher Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
  • Green Valley
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Valley
    • Green Valley is located in Hillsborough County
  • Heritage Crest
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Crest
    • Heritage Crest is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hickory Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hill
    • Hickory Hill is located in Hillsborough County
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    • Jess Walden Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jess Walden Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jess Walden Oaks
      • Jess Walden Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Kenny
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kenny have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kenny
      • Kenny is located in Hillsborough County
    • Lake Weeks
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Weeks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Weeks
      • Lake Weeks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Lone Pine
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lone Pine have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lone Pine
      • Lone Pine is located in Hillsborough County
    • Long Fritzke
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Fritzke have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Fritzke
      • Long Fritzke is located in Hillsborough County
    • Lynn Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynn Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn Oaks
      • Lynn Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Marcia Oaks
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marcia Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marcia Oaks
      • Marcia Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Martin
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin
      • Martin is located in Hillsborough County
    • Meadow Oaks
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Oaks
      • Meadow Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Pineapple Hill
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pineapple Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pineapple Hill
      • Pineapple Hill is located in Hillsborough County
    • Resting Place
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Resting Place have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Resting Place
      • Resting Place is located in Hillsborough County
    • Shady Stables
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Stables have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Stables
      • Shady Stables is located in Hillsborough County
    • Snows Corner
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snows Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snows Corner
      • Snows Corner is located in Hillsborough County
    • Stoney Creek
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stoney Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoney Creek
      • Stoney Creek is located in Hillsborough County
    • Sunny Hill
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunny Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunny Hill
      • Sunny Hill is located in Hillsborough County
    • Turkey Creek
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turkey Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turkey Creek
      • Turkey Creek is located in Hillsborough County
    • Whisper Lake
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whisper Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whisper Lake
      • Whisper Lake is located in Hillsborough County

How Far From Aarons Place to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Aarons Place to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance<3> beginning in Aarons Place and extending to:

  • Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the west. If you could walk a straight line from Aarons Place to Tampa, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
  • Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 209 miles [336.4 km] to the northwest (NW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 9 days and walking would take 12 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 809 miles [1,302 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 32 days and walking would take 46 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,606 miles [10,631.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,274 miles [11,706.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,174 miles [8,326.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a '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- Aarons Place) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Aarons Place. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.9950, Longitude: -82.2226       In this case, the coordinates for Aarons Place have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Aarons Place 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 310.708 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.092 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.807 degrees.