Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

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

• 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 Marriott Hill:
  • 38.875392, -76.608296
  • 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 Marriott Hill

• 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 Anne Arundel County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Anne Arundel County
  • Since Marriott Hill is near Prince George's County and also Calvert County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Prince George's County
  • eBird sighting report for Calvert 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 Marriott Hill ...

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.

• Bahama View
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bahama View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bahama View
  • Bahama View is located in Anne Arundel County
• Birdsville
  (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birdsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birdsville
  • Birdsville is located in Anne Arundel County
• Chalk Point
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chalk Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chalk Point
  • Chalk Point is located in Anne Arundel County
• Chapel Knoll
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Knoll
  • Chapel Knoll is located in Anne Arundel County
• Cherry Point
  (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Point
  • Cherry Point is located in Anne Arundel County
• Chestnut Hills
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Hills
  • Chestnut Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
• Edgewater Beach
  (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgewater Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater Beach
  • Edgewater Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
• Fox Chapel
  (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Chapel have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Chapel
  • Fox Chapel is located in Anne Arundel County
• Friends Choice
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friends Choice have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friends Choice
  • Friends Choice is located in Anne Arundel County
• Galesville
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galesville
  • Galesville is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Galesville <2>
• Gravely
  (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gravely have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gravely
  • Gravely is located in Anne Arundel County
• Harbor Hills
  (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harbor Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbor Hills
  • Harbor Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
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  • Harbor View
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harbor View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbor View
    • Harbor View is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Heritage Hills
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Hills
    • Heritage Hills is located in Prince George's County
  • Hills Landing ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hills Landing
    • Hills Landing is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Holly Hill Harbor
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Hill Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Hill Harbor
    • Holly Hill Harbor is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Holly Landing
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Landing
    • Holly Landing is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Hunt Chapel
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunt Chapel have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunt Chapel
    • Hunt Chapel is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Kings Retreat
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Retreat have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Retreat
    • Kings Retreat is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Londontowne
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Londontowne have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Londontowne
    • Londontowne is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Mayo
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayo
    • Mayo is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Merrywood
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Merrywood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Merrywood
    • Merrywood is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Mill Swamp
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mill Swamp have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mill Swamp
    • Mill Swamp is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Oakbluff
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakbluff have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakbluff
    • Oakbluff is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Pine Whiff Beach
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Whiff Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Whiff Beach
    • Pine Whiff Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Ponder Cove
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ponder Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ponder Cove
    • Ponder Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Queen Anne Knolls
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Queen Anne Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Queen Anne Knolls
    • Queen Anne Knolls is located in Prince George's County
  • Riverwood
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwood
    • Riverwood is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Royale Glen
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royale Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royale Glen
    • Royale Glen is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Rustic Knolls
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rustic Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rustic Knolls
    • Rustic Knolls is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Shady Oaks
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Oaks
    • Shady Oaks is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Shady Side
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Side
    • Shady Side is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shady Side <2>
  • Traceys Meadows
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Traceys Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Traceys Meadows
    • Traceys Meadows is located in Anne Arundel County

How Far From Marriott Hill to ...

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

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

• Annapolis, which is the Seat of Anne Arundel County, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<3> to the northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Marriott Hill to Annapolis, 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.
• Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast (NE). The buggy would take a little over three hours and walking would take four to five hours.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 23 miles [37 km] to the west (W). The buggy would take most of a day and walking would take just about two full days.
• The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,880 miles [9,462.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,584 miles [10,595.9 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,461 miles [7,179.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Marriott Hill. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Anne Arundel County: www.co.anne-arundel.md.us/

The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.gov/