Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

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

• 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 Virginia Heights:
  • 37.266803, -79.984483
  • 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 Virginia Heights

• 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 Virginia Heights ...

We found five communities that share the name Virginia Heights.

There are three communities within Virginia that are also named Virginia Heights.

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

• Communities Located In Virginia ...
  • Arlington County
    • This Virginia Heights is located in Arlington County and lies 190 miles [305.8 km]<1> to the northeast.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Arlington County community of Virginia Heights.
  • Bristol City
    • This Virginia Heights is located in Bristol City and lies 128 miles [206 km]<1> to the west southwest.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bristol City community of Virginia Heights.
  • Henrico County
    • This Virginia Heights is located in Henrico County and lies 145 miles [233.4 km]<1> to the east.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henrico County community of Virginia Heights.

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Utah
    • Salt Lake County
    • This Virginia Heights is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,717 miles [2,763.2 km]<1> to the west northwest.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Virginia Heights.
  • West Virginia
    • Kanawha County
    • This Virginia Heights is located in Kanawha County and lies 127 miles [204.4 km]<1> to the northwest.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kanawha County community of Virginia Heights.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Virginia Heights ...

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 Hill
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castle Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castle Hill
  • Castle Hill is located in Roanoke County
• Cedar Bluff
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Bluff
  • Cedar Bluff is located in Roanoke City
• Cherry Hill
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • 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
• Chestnut Hills
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Hills
  • Chestnut Hills is located in Roanoke City
• Cliffview
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • 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 southwest)
  • 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
• Crystal Spring
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Spring
  • Crystal Spring is located in Roanoke City
• Dawnwood Forest
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dawnwood Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dawnwood Forest
  • Dawnwood Forest is located in Roanoke City
• Edgelawn
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgelawn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgelawn
  • Edgelawn is located in Roanoke City
• Forest Park
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
  • Forest Park is located in Roanoke City
• Foxwood
  (Less than 2 miles 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 Roanoke City
• Green Valley
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Valley
  • Green Valley is located in Roanoke County
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  • Greenland Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • 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
  • Grove Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Park
    • Grove Park is located in Roanoke City
  • Hemlock Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hemlock Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hemlock Hills
    • Hemlock Hills is located in Roanoke City
  • Heritage Acres
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Acres
    • Heritage Acres is located in Roanoke City
  • Janette Land
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Janette Land have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Janette Land
    • Janette Land is located in Roanoke City
  • Lemon Dell
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lemon Dell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lemon Dell
    • Lemon Dell is located in Roanoke City
  • Lincoln Court
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Court have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Court
    • Lincoln Court is located in Roanoke City
  • Lone Oak
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lone Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lone Oak
    • Lone Oak is located in Roanoke City
  • Meadowland
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowland
    • Meadowland is located in Roanoke City
  • Mountain View
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • 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 Roanoke City
  • Peakwood Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peakwood Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peakwood Hills
    • Peakwood Hills is located in Roanoke City
  • Rolling Woods
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • 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
  • Round Hill Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Round Hill Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Hill Park
    • Round Hill Park is located in Roanoke City
  • Rugby
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • 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 Roanoke City
  • Shadeland
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadeland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadeland
    • Shadeland is located in Roanoke City
  • Spring Valley
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • 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
  • Summit Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • 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
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • 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
  • Wildwood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildwood
    • Wildwood is located in Roanoke City

How Far From Virginia Heights 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 Virginia Heights to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

• Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 141 miles [226.9 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Virginia Heights 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 8 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 195 miles [313.8 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 11 days.
• The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,093 miles [9,805.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,798 miles [10,940.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,675 miles [7,523.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Off-the-Road Links ...

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

The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/