Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Fishers, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Fishers and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Fishers
- 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 Fishers:
- 27.955000, -82.488700
- 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 Fishers
- 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 Hillsborough County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Hillsborough County
- Since Fishers is near Pinellas County and also Pasco County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Pinellas County
- eBird sighting report for Pasco 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 Fishers ...
We found seven communities that share the name Fishers.
Within Florida, the name Fishers is unique.
Beyond Florida, we know of another seven communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Maine
- Michigan
- New York
- Livingston 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 New York community of Fishers [Livingston County].
- Ontario County
- This Fishers is located in Ontario County and lies 1,076 miles [1,731.7 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Fishers that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ontario County community of Fishers.
- Pennsylvania
Curious and Interesting Names Near Fishers ...
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.
- Ben Hur
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Bonnie Brae
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonnie Brae have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonnie Brae
- Bonnie Brae is located in Hillsborough County
- Caruthers
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Casey
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Cornerstone Plaza
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cornerstone Plaza have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cornerstone Plaza
- Cornerstone Plaza is located in Hillsborough County
- Courier City
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Courier City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Courier City
- Courier City is located in Hillsborough County
- Crabcake
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Dills
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Dixie
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Edison Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edison Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edison Park
- Edison Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Eldorado
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Fair Ground Farms
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fair Ground Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Ground Farms
- Fair Ground Farms is located in Hillsborough County
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- Goldmine
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Golf View Park
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golf View Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golf View Park
- Golf View Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Golf View Place
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golf View Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golf View Place
- Golf View Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Gray Gables
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gray Gables
- Gray Gables is located in Hillsborough County
- Grove Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Heights
- Grove Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Havana
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Hick
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Hidden Haven
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Haven
- Hidden Haven is located in Hillsborough County
- Highway Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highway Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highway Park
- Highway Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Horizon Place
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Horizon Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Horizon Place
- Horizon Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Ida Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ida Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ida Heights
- Ida Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jean Place
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jean Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jean Place
- Jean Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Lamb
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Lincoln
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Lincoln Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Gardens
- Lincoln Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
- Lincoln Square
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Square have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Square
- Lincoln Square is located in Hillsborough County
- Louis Place
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Louis Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Louis Place
- Louis Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Luna Park
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Maine Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maine Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maine Park
- Maine Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Masons
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Michigan Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Michigan Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Michigan Heights
- Michigan Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Michigan Park
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Michigan Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Michigan Park
- Michigan Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Near Bay
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Oriole
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Palm Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Palm Way
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Park City
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Princess Park
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Princess Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Princess Park
- Princess Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Riverwoods
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverwoods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwoods
- Riverwoods is located in Hillsborough County
- Rosedale
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Seabreeze
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Stonehouse
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonehouse have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonehouse
- Stonehouse is located in Hillsborough County
- Suburb Royal
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Suburb Royal have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Suburb Royal
- Suburb Royal is located in Hillsborough County
- Sunrise
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Terra Nova
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terra Nova have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terra Nova
- Terra Nova is located in Hillsborough County
- Triangle Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Triangle Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Triangle Heights
- Triangle Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Woodlawn Park
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlawn Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn Park
- Woodlawn Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Goldmine
How Far From Fishers 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 Fishers to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Fishers and extending to:
- Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies just to the East Northeast.
- Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 202 miles [325.1 km]<2> to the north northwest (NNW). If you could drive a straight line from Fishers to Tallahassee, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take a little over three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 12 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 8 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 817 miles [1,314.8 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 32 days and walking would take 47 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,620 miles [10,653.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,289 miles [11,730.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,188 miles [8,349.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Fishers. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Hillsborough County: www.hillsboroughcounty.org/
The official website for State of Florida: www.myflorida.com/
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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 Fishers 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 '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- Fishers) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Fishers. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.9550, Longitude: -82.4887 In this case, the coordinates for Fishers have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 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 Fishers 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 310.845 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.245 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.899 degrees. |