Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Hollywood, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Hollywood and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Hollywood
- 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 Hollywood:
- 40.994806, -75.995481
- 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 Hollywood
- 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 Luzerne County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Luzerne County
- Since Hollywood is near Carbon County and also Schuylkill County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Carbon County
- eBird sighting report for Schuylkill 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 Hollywood ...
We found 52 communities that share the name Hollywood.
There are three communities within Pennsylvania that are also named Hollywood.
Beyond Pennsylvania, we know of another 49 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Pennsylvania ...
- Clearfield County
- Montgomery County
- York County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Jackson County
- This Hollywood is located in Jackson County and lies 694 miles [1,116.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Hollywood that is located in Luzerne County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Hollywood.
- Jefferson County
- This Hollywood is located in Jefferson County and lies 787 miles [1,266.6 km] to the southwest of the Hollywood that is located in Luzerne County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Hollywood.
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Florida
- Georgia
- Dougherty County
- This Hollywood is located in Dougherty County and lies 793 miles [1,276.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the Hollywood that is located in Luzerne County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Hollywood.
- Habersham County
- This Hollywood is located in Habersham County and lies 597 miles [960.8 km] to the southwest of the Hollywood that is located in Luzerne County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Habersham County community of Hollywood.
- Richmond County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Hollywood [Richmond County].
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Caddo Parish
- This Hollywood is located in Caddo Parish and lies 1,144 miles [1,841.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hollywood that is located in Luzerne County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caddo Parish community of Hollywood.
- Calcasieu Parish
- This Hollywood is located in Calcasieu Parish and lies 1,220 miles [1,963.4 km] to the west southwest of the Hollywood that is located in Luzerne County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calcasieu Parish community of Hollywood.
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Louisiana community of Hollywood [East Baton Rouge Parish].
- Terrebonne Parish
- This Hollywood is located in Terrebonne Parish and lies 1,142 miles [1,837.9 km] to the southwest of the Hollywood that is located in Luzerne County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Terrebonne Parish community of Hollywood.
- West Feliciana Parish
- This Hollywood is located in West Feliciana Parish and lies 1,102 miles [1,773.5 km] to the southwest of the Hollywood that is located in Luzerne County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the West Feliciana Parish community of Hollywood.
- Maryland
- Anne Arundel County
- This Hollywood is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 136 miles [218.9 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Hollywood that is located in Luzerne County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Hollywood.
- Prince George's County
- This Hollywood is located in Prince George's County and lies 145 miles [233.4 km] to the south southwest of the Hollywood that is located in Luzerne County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Hollywood.
- Saint Mary's County
- This Hollywood is located in Saint Mary's County and lies 185 miles [297.7 km] to the south of the Hollywood that is located in Luzerne County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Mary's County community of Hollywood.
- Wicomico County
- This Hollywood is located in Wicomico County and lies 185 miles [297.7 km] to the south of the Hollywood that is located in Luzerne County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of Hollywood.
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Carteret County
- This Hollywood is located in Carteret County and lies 434 miles [698.5 km]<1> to the south of the Hollywood that is located in Luzerne County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carteret County community of Hollywood.
- Cumberland County
- This Hollywood is located in Cumberland County and lies 437 miles [703.3 km] to the south southwest of the Hollywood that is located in Luzerne County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Hollywood.
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Marion County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Oregon community of Hollywood [Marion County].
- Multnomah County
- This Hollywood is located in Multnomah County and lies 2,332 miles [3,753 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hollywood that is located in Luzerne County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Multnomah County community of Hollywood.
- South Carolina
- Charleston County
- This Hollywood is located in Charleston County and lies 616 miles [991.4 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Hollywood that is located in Luzerne County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charleston County community of Hollywood.
- Horry County
- This Hollywood is located in Horry County and lies 514 miles [827.2 km] to the south southwest of the Hollywood that is located in Luzerne County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Horry County community of Hollywood.
- Richland County
- This Hollywood is located in Richland County and lies 556 miles [894.8 km] to the south southwest of the Hollywood that is located in Luzerne County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richland County community of Hollywood.
- Saluda County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the South Carolina community of Hollywood [Saluda County].
- Tennessee
- Hamilton County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Hollywood [Hamilton County].
- Maury County
- This Hollywood is located in Maury County and lies 709 miles [1,141 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hollywood that is located in Luzerne County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Maury County community of Hollywood.
- Shelby County
- This Hollywood is located in Shelby County and lies 858 miles [1,380.8 km] to the west southwest of the Hollywood that is located in Luzerne County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Hollywood.
- Texas
- Virginia
- Appomattox County
- This Hollywood is located in Appomattox County and lies 288 miles [463.5 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Hollywood that is located in Luzerne County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Appomattox County community of Hollywood.
- Pittsylvania County
- This Hollywood is located in Pittsylvania County and lies 343 miles [552 km] to the southwest of the Hollywood that is located in Luzerne County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pittsylvania County community of Hollywood.
- Suffolk City
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Hollywood [Suffolk City].
- Virginia Beach City
- This Hollywood is located in Virginia Beach City and lies 285 miles [458.7 km] to the south of the Hollywood that is located in Luzerne County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Virginia Beach City community of Hollywood.
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Hollywood ...
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.
- Cranberry
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south) - Drums
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Drums have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Drums
- Drums is located in Luzerne County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Drums <4>
- Foundryville ‑ Historic
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foundryville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foundryville
- Foundryville is located in Luzerne County
- Freeland
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freeland
- Freeland is located in Luzerne County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,413 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Freeland <4>
- Frenchtown
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frenchtown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frenchtown
- Frenchtown is located in Luzerne County
- Green Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Ridge
- Green Ridge is located in Luzerne County
- Hollars Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hollars Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollars Hill
- Hollars Hill is located in Luzerne County
- Honey Hole
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Honey Hole have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Honey Hole
- Honey Hole is located in Luzerne County
- Humboldt
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest) - Japan
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east) - Jeansville
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jeansville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jeansville
- Jeansville is located in Luzerne County
- Junedale
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast) - Continue List (5 more) ...
- Pardeesville
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pardeesville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pardeesville
- Pardeesville is located in Luzerne County
- Sand Spring
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sand Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sand Spring
- Sand Spring is located in Luzerne County
- Springtown
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springtown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springtown
- Springtown is located in Luzerne County
- Tomhicken
(5 miles [8 km] to the west) - Woodside
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)
- Pardeesville
How Far From Hollywood 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 Hollywood to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Hollywood and extending to:
- Wilkes-Barre, which is the Seat of Luzerne County, lies 18 miles [29 km]<1> to the north northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Hollywood to Wilkes-Barre, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just over a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take five to six hours.
- Harrisburg, which is the State Capital of Pennsylvania, lies 67 miles [107.8 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take about three full days and walking would take three full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 154 miles [247.8 km] to the south southwest (SSW). Driving would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 6 days and walking would take 9 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,766 miles [9,279.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,477 miles [10,423.7 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,353 miles [7,005.5 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Hollywood. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Luzerne County: www.luzernecounty.org/
The official website for State of Pennsylvania: https://www.pa.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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- Hollywood) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Hollywood. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.9948, Longitude: -75.9955 In this case, the coordinates for Hollywood have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | 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 Hollywood 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. |
| <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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | 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. |
| <6> | 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 Hollywood to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.106 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.879 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 303.415 degrees. |