Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

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

• 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 Willow Brook:
  • 35.326783, -82.425397
  • 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 Willow Brook

• 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 Willow Brook is near Polk County and also Buncombe County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Polk County
  • eBird sighting report for Buncombe 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 Willow Brook ...

We found six communities that share the name Willow Brook.

Within North Carolina, the name Willow Brook is unique.

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

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Louisiana
    • Orleans Parish
    • This Willow Brook is located in Orleans Parish and lies 568 miles [914.1 km]<1> to the southwest of the Willow Brook that is located in Henderson County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orleans Parish community of Willow Brook.
  • Missouri
    • Buchanan County
    • This Willow Brook is located in Buchanan County and lies 739 miles [1,189.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Willow Brook that is located in Henderson County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Buchanan County community of Willow Brook.
  • New Jersey
    • Sussex County
    • This Willow Brook is located in Sussex County and lies 595 miles [957.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Willow Brook that is located in Henderson County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Willow Brook.
  • New York
    • Chautauqua County
    • This Willow Brook is located in Chautauqua County and lies 500 miles [804.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Willow Brook that is located in Henderson County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chautauqua County community of Willow Brook.
    • Dutchess County
    • This Willow Brook is located in Dutchess County and lies 649 miles [1,044.5 km] to the northeast of the Willow Brook that is located in Henderson County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dutchess County community of Willow Brook.
  • Texas
    • Harris County
    • This Willow Brook is located in Harris County and lies 852 miles [1,371.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Willow Brook that is located in Henderson County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Willow Brook.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Willow Brook ...

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 west)
  • 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
• Butt Mountain
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Butt Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Butt Mountain
  • Butt Mountain is located in Henderson County
• Crooked Creek
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crooked Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crooked Creek
  • Crooked Creek is located in Henderson County
• Dana
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dana have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dana
  • Dana is located in Henderson County
• Echo Lakes
  (4 miles [6.4 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
• English Hills
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for English Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English Hills
  • English Hills is located in Henderson County
• Five Points
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Points have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Points
  • Five Points is located in Henderson County
• Flat Rock
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flat Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Rock
  • Flat Rock is located in Henderson County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,408 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Flat Rock <3>
• Flat Rock Forest
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flat Rock Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Rock Forest
  • Flat Rock Forest is located in Henderson County
• Foxwood
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • 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
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • 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
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • 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
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  • Hickory Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] 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
  • Hillandale
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillandale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillandale
    • Hillandale is located in Henderson County
  • Hillgirt
    (4 miles [6.4 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
    (4 miles [6.4 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
    (4 miles [6.4 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
    (4 miles [6.4 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
  • Kingswood
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingswood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingswood
    • Kingswood is located in Henderson County
  • Laurel Park
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • 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
    (4 miles [6.4 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>
  • Mountain Lake Camp
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • 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 west)
    • 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 southwest)
    • 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
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • 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
  • Quail Hollow
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Hollow
    • Quail Hollow is located in Henderson County
  • Quail Ridge
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • 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 Henderson County
  • Ravenwood
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ravenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravenwood
    • Ravenwood is located in Henderson County
  • Rosebud
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • 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
  • Sky Village
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • 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
    (3 miles [4.8 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
    (3 miles [4.8 km] 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
  • Timbercreek
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timbercreek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timbercreek
    • Timbercreek is located in Henderson County
  • Tranquility
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tranquility have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tranquility
    • Tranquility is located in Henderson County
  • Tree Haven
    (4 miles [6.4 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
    (4 miles [6.4 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 north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for U-No
    • U-No is located in Henderson County
  • Upward
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Upward
    • Upward 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 southwest)
    • 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
  • Woodland Trace
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • 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 Willow Brook 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 Willow Brook to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

• Hendersonville, which is the Seat of Henderson County, lies just to the West Southwest.
• Raleigh, which is the State Capital of North Carolina, lies 214 miles [344.4 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Willow Brook to Raleigh, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take a little over three 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 385 miles [619.6 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 4,864 miles [7,827.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Off-the-Road Links ...

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