Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Hilltop Acres

• 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 Hilltop Acres:
  • 28.087500, -82.535300
  • 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 Hilltop Acres

• 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 Hilltop Acres is near Pasco County and also Pinellas County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Pasco County
  • eBird sighting report for Pinellas 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 Hilltop Acres ...

We found nine communities that share the name Hilltop Acres.

Within Florida, the name Hilltop Acres is unique.

Beyond Florida, we know of another nine communities that are located throughout in the United States.

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Delaware
    • Sussex County
    • This Hilltop Acres is located in Sussex County and lies 847 miles [1,363.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Hilltop Acres that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Hilltop Acres.
  • Massachusetts
    • Plymouth County
    • This Hilltop Acres is located in Plymouth County and lies 1,149 miles [1,849.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Hilltop Acres that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Plymouth County community of Hilltop Acres.
  • North Carolina
    • Carteret County
    • This Hilltop Acres is located in Carteret County and lies 569 miles [915.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Hilltop Acres that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carteret County community of Hilltop Acres.
    • Wilkes County
    • This Hilltop Acres is located in Wilkes County and lies 565 miles [909.3 km] to the north of the Hilltop Acres that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilkes County community of Hilltop Acres.
  • Pennsylvania
    • Lancaster County
    • This Hilltop Acres is located in Lancaster County and lies 898 miles [1,445.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Hilltop Acres that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lancaster County community of Hilltop Acres.
  • South Carolina
    • Chester County
    • This Hilltop Acres is located in Chester County and lies 462 miles [743.5 km]<1> to the north of the Hilltop Acres that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chester County community of Hilltop Acres.
  • Tennessee
    • Cumberland County
    • This Hilltop Acres is located in Cumberland County and lies 551 miles [886.7 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Hilltop Acres that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Hilltop Acres.
  • Texas
    • Harris County
    • This Hilltop Acres is located in Harris County and lies 796 miles [1,281 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hilltop Acres that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Hilltop Acres.
    • San Patricio County
    • This Hilltop Acres is located in San Patricio County and lies 920 miles [1,480.6 km] to the west of the Hilltop Acres that is located in Hillsborough County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Patricio County community of Hilltop Acres.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Hilltop Acres ...

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.

• Catherine Park
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Catherine Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catherine Park
  • Catherine Park is located in Hillsborough County
• Cherry Creek
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Creek
  • Cherry Creek is located in Hillsborough County
• Country Run
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Country Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Country Run
  • Country Run is located in Hillsborough County
• Cypress Hollow
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Hollow
  • Cypress Hollow is located in Hillsborough County
• Cypress Meadows
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Meadows
  • Cypress Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
• Cypress Run
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Run
  • Cypress Run is located in Hillsborough County
• Cypress Trace
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Trace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Trace
  • Cypress Trace is located in Hillsborough County
• Deer Creek
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Creek
  • Deer Creek is located in Hillsborough County
• Eaglebrook
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eaglebrook
  • Eaglebrook is located in Hillsborough County
• Fairway Village
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairway Village
  • Fairway Village is located in Hillsborough County
• Frenchs
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frenchs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frenchs
  • Frenchs is located in Hillsborough County
• Galleria
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Galleria have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galleria
  • Galleria is located in Hillsborough County
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  • Grove Point Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Point Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Point Village
    • Grove Point Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hammock Woods
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hammock Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hammock Woods
    • Hammock Woods is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hidden Lake
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Lake
    • Hidden Lake is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hunters Lake
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Lake
    • Hunters Lake is located in Hillsborough County
  • Indian Lakes
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Lakes
    • Indian Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
  • Indian Oaks
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Oaks
    • Indian Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Keystone Crossings
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keystone Crossings have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keystone Crossings
    • Keystone Crossings is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lake Ellen Walk
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Ellen Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Ellen Walk
    • Lake Ellen Walk is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lakeshore
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeshore have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeshore
    • Lakeshore is located in Hillsborough County
  • Longboat Landing
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longboat Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longboat Landing
    • Longboat Landing is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lynn Lake
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynn Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn Lake
    • Lynn Lake is located in Hillsborough County
  • Meadowglen
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowglen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowglen
    • Meadowglen is located in Hillsborough County
  • Native Woods
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Native Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Native Woods
    • Native Woods is located in Hillsborough County
  • Orange Blossom Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orange Blossom Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orange Blossom Creek
    • Orange Blossom Creek is located in Hillsborough County
  • Paddock Trail
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paddock Trail have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paddock Trail
    • Paddock Trail is located in Hillsborough County
  • Pine Hollow
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Hollow
    • Pine Hollow is located in Hillsborough County
  • Pine Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Meadows
    • Pine Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
  • Quail Ridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Ridge
    • Quail Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
  • Rock Lake
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Lake
    • Rock Lake is located in Hillsborough County
  • Rocky Pond
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Pond
    • Rocky Pond is located in Hillsborough County
  • Rolling Green Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Green Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Green Village
    • Rolling Green Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Springwood Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springwood Village
    • Springwood Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Stonegate
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonegate have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonegate
    • Stonegate is located in Hillsborough County
  • Sugarwood Grove
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugarwood Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugarwood Grove
    • Sugarwood Grove is located in Hillsborough County
  • Sunshine Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunshine Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunshine Village
    • Sunshine Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Top of the Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Top of the Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Top of the Village
    • Top of the Village is located in Hillsborough County
  • Triple Lake Shores
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Triple Lake Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Triple Lake Shores
    • Triple Lake Shores is located in Hillsborough County
  • Triple Lakes
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Triple Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Triple Lakes
    • Triple Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
  • Turtle Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turtle Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turtle Creek
    • Turtle Creek is located in Hillsborough County
  • Turtle Crossing
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turtle Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turtle Crossing
    • Turtle Crossing is located in Hillsborough County
  • Village Wood
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Wood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Wood
    • Village Wood is located in Hillsborough County
  • Villager Place
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Villager Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Villager Place
    • Villager Place is located in Hillsborough County
  • Whisper Sound
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whisper Sound have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whisper Sound
    • Whisper Sound is located in Hillsborough County

How Far From Hilltop Acres 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 Hilltop Acres to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Hilltop Acres and extending to:

• Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<1> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Hilltop Acres to Tampa, with an average speed<3> 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.
• Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 193 miles [310.6 km] to the north northwest (NNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 11 days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 810 miles [1,303.6 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<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,616 miles [10,647.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,286 miles [11,725.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,184 miles [8,342.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Hilltop Acres. 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/