Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

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

• 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 Valrico:
  • 27.940774, -82.242551
  • 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 Valrico

• 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 Valrico is near Polk County and also Pasco County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Polk 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

Curious and Interesting Names Near Valrico ...

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.

• Angel Run
  (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Angel Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Angel Run
  • Angel Run is located in Hillsborough County
• Bent Tree
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bent Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bent Tree
  • Bent Tree is located in Hillsborough County
• Bonterra
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonterra have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonterra
  • Bonterra is located in Hillsborough County
• Camelot
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camelot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camelot
  • Camelot is located in Hillsborough County
• Canter
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Canter have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canter
  • Canter is located in Hillsborough County
• Carriage Park
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carriage Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carriage Park
  • Carriage Park is located in Hillsborough County
• Chancey
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • 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
• Chickasaw Meadows
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chickasaw Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chickasaw Meadows
  • Chickasaw Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
• Citrus Wood
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Citrus Wood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Citrus Wood
  • Citrus Wood is located in Hillsborough County
• Copper Ridge
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Copper Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Copper Ridge
  • Copper Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
• Diamond Hill
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • 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
• Eden Wood
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eden Wood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eden Wood
  • Eden Wood is located in Hillsborough County
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  • Gallagher Lakes
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • 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
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • 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
  • Garden Oaks
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden Oaks
    • Garden Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Greenhills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenhills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenhills
    • Greenhills is located in Hillsborough County
  • Grove Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Park
    • Grove Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Harder Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harder Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harder Oaks
    • Harder Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Harvest Field
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harvest Field have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvest Field
    • Harvest Field is located in Hillsborough County
  • Heritage Crest
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • 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
  • Hillside
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillside have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillside
    • Hillside is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hollowtree
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hollowtree have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollowtree
    • Hollowtree is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hunters Cove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Cove
    • Hunters Cove is located in Hillsborough County
  • Indian Trails
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Trails have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Trails
    • Indian Trails is located in Hillsborough County
  • Jerrys
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jerrys have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jerrys
    • Jerrys is located in Hillsborough County
  • Kings Mill
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Mill
    • Kings Mill is located in Hillsborough County
  • Kingsway Downs
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingsway Downs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsway Downs
    • Kingsway Downs is located in Hillsborough County
  • Kingsway Gardens
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingsway Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsway Gardens
    • Kingsway Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
  • Kingsway Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingsway Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsway Heights
    • Kingsway Heights is located in Hillsborough County
  • Lawndale
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawndale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawndale
    • Lawndale is located in Hillsborough County
  • Legends Pass
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Legends Pass have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Legends Pass
    • Legends Pass is located in Hillsborough County
  • Leonard
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leonard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leonard
    • Leonard is located in Hillsborough County
  • Long Pond
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Pond
    • Long Pond is located in Hillsborough County
  • Martin
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • 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
  • Memory Lane
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Memory Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Memory Lane
    • Memory Lane is located in Hillsborough County
  • Oak Landing
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Landing
    • Oak Landing is located in Hillsborough County
  • Orchid Grove
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchid Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchid Grove
    • Orchid Grove is located in Hillsborough County
  • Park Meadow
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Meadow
    • Park Meadow is located in Hillsborough County
  • Ravenwood
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ravenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravenwood
    • Ravenwood is located in Hillsborough County
  • Royal Oaks
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Oaks
    • Royal Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Shadow Bay
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadow Bay have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadow Bay
    • Shadow Bay is located in Hillsborough County
  • Shady Oaks Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Oaks Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Oaks Park
    • Shady Oaks Park is located in Hillsborough County
  • Sugarloaf Ridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugarloaf Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugarloaf Ridge
    • Sugarloaf Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
  • Timber Knoll
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Knoll
    • Timber Knoll is located in Hillsborough County
  • Whisper Lake
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • 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
  • Wildwood Hollow
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildwood Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 Valrico 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 Valrico to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance<2> beginning in Valrico and extending to:

• Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<2> to the west. If you could walk a straight line from Valrico to Tampa, with an average speed<3> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four 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 813 miles [1,308.4 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<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,609 miles [10,636.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,277 miles [11,711.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,177 miles [8,331.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Off-the-Road Links ...

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