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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 Holiday Hills, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Holiday Hills 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 Holiday Hills:
    • 27.911900, -82.284900
    • 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 Holiday Hills
  • 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 Holiday Hills ...

We found 25 communities that share the name Holiday Hills.

There is one other community in Florida which is also named Holiday Hills.

Beyond Florida, we know of another 24 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Florida ...
    • Pasco 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 Florida community of Holiday Hills [Pasco County].
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Baxter County
      • This Holiday Hills is located in Baxter County and lies 819 miles [1,318.1 km]<2> to the northwest of the Holiday Hills that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baxter County community of Holiday Hills.
      • Phillips County
      • This Holiday Hills is located in Phillips County and lies 671 miles [1,079.9 km] to the northwest of the Holiday Hills that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Phillips County community of Holiday Hills.
    • Colorado
      • Teller 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 Colorado community of Holiday Hills [Teller County].
    • Delaware
      • New Castle County
      • This Holiday Hills is located in New Castle County and lies 908 miles [1,461.3 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Holiday Hills that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Holiday Hills.
    • Georgia
      • Clayton County
      • This Holiday Hills is located in Clayton County and lies 410 miles [659.8 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Holiday Hills that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clayton County community of Holiday Hills.
      • Hall County
      • This Holiday Hills is located in Hall County and lies 453 miles [729 km] to the north of the Holiday Hills that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hall County community of Holiday Hills.
    • Illinois
      • Adams County
      • This Holiday Hills is located in Adams County and lies 977 miles [1,572.3 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Holiday Hills that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adams County community of Holiday Hills.
      • McHenry County
      • This Holiday Hills is located in McHenry County and lies 1,047 miles [1,685 km] to the north northwest of the Holiday Hills that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McHenry County community of Holiday Hills.
    • Kentucky
      • Fayette County
      • This Holiday Hills is located in Fayette County and lies 712 miles [1,145.9 km]<2> to the north of the Holiday Hills that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Holiday Hills.
    • Maryland
      • Harford County
      • This Holiday Hills is located in Harford County and lies 876 miles [1,409.8 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Holiday Hills that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of Holiday Hills.
      • Howard County
      • This Holiday Hills is located in Howard County and lies 837 miles [1,347 km] to the north northeast of the Holiday Hills that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Holiday Hills.
      • Montgomery County
      • This Holiday Hills is located in Montgomery County and lies 834 miles [1,342.2 km] to the north northeast of the Holiday Hills that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Holiday Hills.
    • Ohio
      • Clark County
      • This Holiday Hills is located in Clark County and lies 834 miles [1,342.2 km]<2> to the north of the Holiday Hills that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Holiday Hills.
      • Gallia County
      • This Holiday Hills is located in Gallia County and lies 746 miles [1,200.6 km] to the north of the Holiday Hills that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gallia County community of Holiday Hills.
    • South Carolina
      • Greenville County
      • This Holiday Hills is located in Greenville County and lies 487 miles [783.8 km]<2> to the north of the Holiday Hills that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenville County community of Holiday Hills.
    • Tennessee
      • Cumberland County
      • This Holiday Hills is located in Cumberland County and lies 578 miles [930.2 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Holiday Hills that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Holiday Hills.
      • Hamilton County
      • This Holiday Hills is located in Hamilton County and lies 523 miles [841.7 km] to the north northwest of the Holiday Hills that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Holiday Hills.
      • Hardin County
      • This Holiday Hills is located in Hardin County and lies 601 miles [967.2 km] to the north northwest of the Holiday Hills that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hardin County community of Holiday Hills.
      • Knox County
      • This Holiday Hills is located in Knox County and lies 565 miles [909.3 km] to the north of the Holiday Hills that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Holiday Hills.
      • Roane County
      • This Holiday Hills is located in Roane County and lies 560 miles [901.2 km] to the north northwest of the Holiday Hills that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roane County community of Holiday Hills.
      • Sullivan County
      • This Holiday Hills is located in Sullivan County and lies 596 miles [959.2 km] to the north of the Holiday Hills that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sullivan County community of Holiday Hills.
    • Texas
      • Rains 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 Texas community of Holiday Hills [Rains County].
    • Virginia
      • Chesterfield County
      • This Holiday Hills is located in Chesterfield County and lies 718 miles [1,155.5 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Holiday Hills that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesterfield County community of Holiday Hills.
    • Wisconsin
      • Rock County
      • This Holiday Hills is located in Rock County and lies 1,078 miles [1,734.9 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Holiday Hills that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rock County community of Holiday Hills.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Holiday Hills ...

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.

  • Breezy Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Breezy Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breezy Meadows
    • Breezy Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
  • Chickasaw Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chickasaw Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chickasaw Meadows
    • Chickasaw Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
  • Eden Wood
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eden Wood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eden Wood
    • Eden Wood is located in Hillsborough County
  • Gallery Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gallery Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gallery Gardens
    • Gallery Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
  • Garden Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden Oaks
    • Garden Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Harvest Field
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harvest Field have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvest Field
    • Harvest Field is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hickory Hammock
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hammock have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hammock
    • Hickory Hammock is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hickory Lakes
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Lakes
    • Hickory Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hidden Forest
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Forest
    • Hidden Forest is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hunter Place
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Place
    • Hunter Place is located in Hillsborough County
  • Kingstowne Place
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingstowne Place have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingstowne Place
    • Kingstowne Place is located in Hillsborough County
  • Kingswood Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingswood Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingswood Heights
    • Kingswood Heights is located in Hillsborough County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Oak Landing
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Landing
      • Oak Landing is located in Hillsborough County
    • Ponderosa
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ponderosa have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ponderosa
      • Ponderosa is located in Hillsborough County
    • Providence Lakes
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence Lakes
      • Providence Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
    • Random Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Random Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Random Oaks
      • Random Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Ridge Court
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Court
      • Ridge Court is located in Hillsborough County
    • Ridge Dale
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Dale
      • Ridge Dale is located in Hillsborough County
    • Rolling Meadows
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Meadows
      • Rolling Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
    • Royal Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Oaks
      • Royal Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Scenic Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scenic Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scenic Heights
      • Scenic Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Shady Oaks Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Oaks Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Oaks Park
      • Shady Oaks Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Tanglewood
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
      • Tanglewood is located in Hillsborough County
    • Timber Knoll
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Knoll
      • Timber Knoll is located in Hillsborough County
    • Vineyards
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vineyards have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vineyards
      • Vineyards is located in Hillsborough County
    • Wildwood Hollow
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildwood Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildwood Hollow
      • Wildwood Hollow is located in Hillsborough County

How Far From Holiday Hills 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 Holiday Hills to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> to the west northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Holiday Hills to Tampa, 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.
  • Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 211 miles [339.6 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 816 miles [1,313.2 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 6,613 miles [10,642.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,280 miles [11,716 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,180 miles [8,336.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Holiday Hills. 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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird 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 Holiday Hills 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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Holiday Hills) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Holiday Hills. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.9119, Longitude: -82.2849       In this case, the coordinates for Holiday Hills 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 Holiday Hills 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 310.734 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.111 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.843 degrees.




 

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