Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Country 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 Country Acres:
  • 35.345117, -82.454008
  • 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 Country 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 Henderson County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Henderson County
  • Since Country Acres is near Buncombe County and also Polk County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Buncombe County
  • eBird sighting report for Polk 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 Country Acres ...

We found eleven communities that share the name Country Acres.

Within North Carolina, the name Country Acres is unique.

Beyond North Carolina, we know of another eleven communities that are located throughout in the United States.

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Alabama
    • Limestone County
    • This Country Acres is located in Limestone County and lies 248 miles [399.1 km]<1> to the west of the Country Acres that is located in Henderson County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Limestone County community of Country Acres.
  • Colorado
    • Douglas County
    • This Country Acres is located in Douglas County and lies 1,248 miles [2,008.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Country Acres that is located in Henderson County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of Country Acres.
  • Georgia
    • Paulding County
    • This Country Acres is located in Paulding County and lies 163 miles [262.3 km]<1> to the southwest of the Country Acres that is located in Henderson County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Paulding County community of Country Acres.
  • Maryland
    • Cecil County
    • This Country Acres is located in Cecil County and lies 458 miles [737.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Country Acres that is located in Henderson County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cecil County community of Country Acres.
    • Queen Anne's County
    • This Country Acres is located in Queen Anne's County and lies 423 miles [680.8 km] to the northeast of the Country Acres that is located in Henderson County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Queen Anne's County community of Country Acres.
  • Minnesota
    • McLeod County
    • This Country Acres is located in McLeod County and lies 901 miles [1,450 km]<1> to the northwest of the Country Acres that is located in Henderson County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McLeod County community of Country Acres.
  • New York
    • Washington County
    • This Country Acres is located in Washington County and lies 726 miles [1,168.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Country Acres that is located in Henderson County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Country Acres.
  • Ohio
    • Butler County
    • This Country Acres is located in Butler County and lies 294 miles [473.1 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Country Acres that is located in Henderson County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butler County community of Country Acres.
  • South Carolina
    • Anderson County
    • This Country Acres is located in Anderson County and lies 54 miles [86.9 km]<1> to the south of the Country Acres that is located in Henderson County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Country Acres.
  • South Dakota
    • Minnehaha County
    • This Country Acres is located in Minnehaha County and lies 951 miles [1,530.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Country Acres that is located in Henderson County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Minnehaha County community of Country Acres.
  • Texas
    • San Patricio County
    • This Country Acres is located in San Patricio County and lies 1,003 miles [1,614.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Country Acres that is located in Henderson County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Patricio County community of Country Acres.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Country 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.

• Bent Tree
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bent Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bent Tree
  • Bent Tree is located in Henderson County
• Echo Lakes
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Echo Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Echo Lakes
  • Echo Lakes is located in Henderson County
• Foxwood
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foxwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foxwood
  • Foxwood is located in Henderson County
• Glenn Brook
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenn Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenn Brook
  • Glenn Brook is located in Henderson County
• Green Acres
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Acres
  • Green Acres is located in Henderson County
• Hickory Hill
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hill
  • Hickory Hill is located in Henderson County
• Hillgirt
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillgirt have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillgirt
  • Hillgirt is located in Henderson County
• Holly Hill
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Hill
  • Holly Hill is located in Henderson County
• Hunter Crossing
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Crossing
  • Hunter Crossing is located in Henderson County
• Indian Hills
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
  • Indian Hills is located in Henderson County
• Laurel Park
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Park
  • Laurel Park is located in Henderson County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,339 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Laurel Park <3>
• Mountain Home
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Home have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Home
  • Mountain Home is located in Henderson County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mountain Home <3>
• Continue List   (16 more) ...
  • Mountain Lake Camp
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Lake Camp have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Lake Camp
    • Mountain Lake Camp is located in Henderson County
  • Overlook
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Overlook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Overlook
    • Overlook is located in Henderson County
  • Pebble Creek
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pebble Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pebble Creek
    • Pebble Creek is located in Henderson County
  • Plantation Walk
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plantation Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plantation Walk
    • Plantation Walk is located in Henderson County
  • Rosebud
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosebud have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosebud
    • Rosebud is located in Henderson County
  • Rugby
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rugby have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rugby
    • Rugby is located in Henderson County
  • Sky Village
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sky Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sky Village
    • Sky Village is located in Henderson County
  • Stone Brook
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stone Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stone Brook
    • Stone Brook is located in Henderson County
  • Terrace Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Gardens
    • Terrace Gardens is located in Henderson County
  • Tree Haven
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tree Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tree Haven
    • Tree Haven is located in Henderson County
  • Twin Brooks
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Brooks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Brooks
    • Twin Brooks is located in Henderson County
  • U-No
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for U-No
    • U-No is located in Henderson County
  • Valley Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Hill
    • Valley Hill is located in Henderson County
  • Willow Bend
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Bend
    • Willow Bend is located in Henderson County
  • Willow Brook
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Brook
    • Willow Brook is located in Henderson County
  • Woodland Trace
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Trace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Trace
    • Woodland Trace is located in Henderson County

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

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

• Hendersonville, which is the Seat of Henderson County, lies just to the South Southwest.
• Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies 216 miles [347.6 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Country Acres to Raleigh, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take nearly four hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 13 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 9 days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 386 miles [621.2 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take most of a day, a buggy would take 15 days and walking would take 22 days.
• The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,283 miles [10,111.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,987 miles [11,244.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,865 miles [7,829.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Off-the-Road Links ...

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

The official website for Henderson County: www.hendersoncountync.org/

The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.gov/