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Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

  • Weather ...
  • 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 Hidden Acres:
    • 37.260691, -80.043650
    • 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 Hidden Acres
  • 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 Hidden Acres ...

We found ten communities that share the name Hidden Acres.

There are two communities within Virginia that are also named Hidden Acres.

Beyond Virginia, we know of another eight communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Virginia ...
    • Brunswick County
      • This Hidden Acres is located in Brunswick County and lies 130 miles [209.2 km]<1> to the east southeast.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brunswick County community of Hidden Acres.
    • Goochland County
      • This Hidden Acres is located in Goochland County and lies 118 miles [189.9 km]<1> to the east northeast.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Goochland County community of Hidden Acres.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Delaware
      • Kent County
      • This Hidden Acres is located in Kent County and lies 272 miles [437.7 km]<1> to the east northeast.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Hidden Acres.
    • Georgia
      • Hall County
      • This Hidden Acres is located in Hall County and lies 288 miles [463.5 km]<1> to the southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hall County community of Hidden Acres.
    • Louisiana
      • Caddo Parish
      • This Hidden Acres is located in Caddo Parish and lies 847 miles [1,363.1 km]<1> to the west southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caddo Parish community of Hidden Acres.
    • Maryland
      • Cecil County
      • This Hidden Acres is located in Cecil County and lies 280 miles [450.6 km]<1> to the northeast.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cecil County community of Hidden Acres.
      • Kent County
      • This Hidden Acres is located in Kent County and lies 243 miles [391.1 km] to the east northeast.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Hidden Acres.
    • Tennessee
      • Hamblen County
      • This Hidden Acres is located in Hamblen County and lies 196 miles [315.4 km]<1> to the west southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamblen County community of Hidden Acres.
    • Texas
      • Bee County
      • This Hidden Acres is located in Bee County and lies 1,189 miles [1,913.5 km]<1> to the west southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bee County community of Hidden Acres.
      • San Patricio County
      • This Hidden Acres is located in San Patricio County and lies 1,209 miles [1,945.7 km] to the west southwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Patricio County community of Hidden Acres.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Hidden 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.

  • Castle Rock
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castle Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castle Rock
    • Castle Rock is located in Roanoke County
  • Cave Spring
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cave Spring
    • Cave Spring is located in Roanoke County
  • Cherry Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill
    • Cherry Hill is located in Roanoke City
  • Cliffview
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cliffview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cliffview
    • Cliffview is located in Salem City
  • Crest Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crest Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crest Hill
    • Crest Hill is located in Roanoke County
  • Dropmore
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dropmore have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dropmore
    • Dropmore is located in Salem City
  • Evans Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evans Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evans Hill
    • Evans Hill is located in Salem City
  • Forest Lawn
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Lawn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Lawn
    • Forest Lawn is located in Salem City
  • Foxwood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • 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 Roanoke City
  • Grandview
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grandview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grandview
    • Grandview is located in Salem City
  • Greenland Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenland Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenland Hills
    • Greenland Hills is located in Roanoke City
  • Hickory Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • 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 Roanoke County
  • Continue List   (18 more) ...
    • Hidden Valley Court
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Valley Court have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Valley Court
      • Hidden Valley Court is located in Roanoke County
    • Hockman
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hockman have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hockman
      • Hockman is located in Salem City
    • Homeplace
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homeplace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homeplace
      • Homeplace is located in Salem City
    • Karen Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Karen Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Karen Hills
      • Karen Hills is located in Salem City
    • King
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for King have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for King
      • King is located in Salem City
    • Lake Spring
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Spring
      • Lake Spring is located in Salem City
    • Locust Grove Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Grove Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Grove Park
      • Locust Grove Park is located in Salem City
    • Mountain View
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain View
      • Mountain View is located in Salem City
    • Orchard Court
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Court have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Court
      • Orchard Court is located in Salem City
    • Robin Hood Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robin Hood Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robin Hood Park
      • Robin Hood Park is located in Roanoke County
    • Rolling Woods
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Woods
      • Rolling Woods is located in Roanoke City
    • Shamrock
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shamrock have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shamrock
      • Shamrock is located in Salem City
    • Spring Valley
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Valley
      • Spring Valley is located in Roanoke County
    • Sugar Loaf Farms
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Loaf Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Loaf Farms
      • Sugar Loaf Farms is located in Roanoke County
    • Sugar Loaf Highlands
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Loaf Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Loaf Highlands
      • Sugar Loaf Highlands is located in Roanoke County
    • Sugar Loaf Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Loaf Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Loaf Hills
      • Sugar Loaf Hills is located in Roanoke County
    • Summit Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summit Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit Hills
      • Summit Hills is located in Roanoke City
    • Sunset Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Hills
      • Sunset Hills is located in Roanoke City

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

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

  • Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 144 miles [231.7 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Hidden Acres to Richmond, with an average speed<3>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 9 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 198 miles [318.7 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 12 days.
  • The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,096 miles [9,810.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,801 miles [10,945.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,678 miles [7,528.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Hidden Acres) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Hidden Acres. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.2607, Longitude: -80.0436       In this case, the coordinates for Hidden Acres have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>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.
<3>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.
<4>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 Hidden Acres to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<5>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 309.733 degrees.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.292 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.548 degrees.