Washington Highlands
in Washington County of District of Columbia, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.832 and -76.995 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 49' 55" and W -76° 59' 40"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:52 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:58 am and 4:49 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Washington Highlands

Washington Highlands in Washington County (District of Columbia) is a town located in United States a little south-east of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Time in Washington Highlands is now 07:52 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Washington Highlands, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 4 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville in a distance of 62 mi (or 99 km), South-West. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 10 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Alexandria, Washington DC, Arlington, Falls Church and Upper Marlboro. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 47%
Air Pressure 1003 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 3% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Thursday, 21st of November 2024

5°C (40 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

8°C (47 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

10°C (50 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Westin Washington National Harbor

Address
3,5 mi
171 WATERFRONT STREET
20745 Oxon Hill
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


AC Hotel National Harbor Washington DC Area

Address
3,5 mi
156 Waterfront Street
20745 Oxon HILL
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


HARBORSIDE HOTEL

Address
2,1 mi
6400 OXON HILL RD
20745 OXON HILL
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Canopy by Hilton Washington DC The Wharf

Address
3,5 mi
975 7th Street SW
20024 Washington DC
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Crowne Plaza OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA

Address
2,7 mi
901 North Fairfax Street
22314 ALEXANDRIA
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The View Apartment

Address
3,4 mi
1100 6th Street Southwest
20024 washington
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

Address
3,6 mi
201 Waterfront Street
20745 National Harbor
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn - Suites National Harbor-Alexandria Area

Address
3,6 mi
250 Waterfront St
20745 Oxon Hill
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Residence Inn National Harbor Washington DC Area

Address
3,6 mi
192 Waterfront St
20745 Oxon Hill
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Channel Inn

Address
3,5 mi
650 Water St SW
20024 Washington DC
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Forest Heights, Maryland

Forest Heights is a town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, and part of the larger postal designation Oxon Hill, Maryland. Students attend Oxon Hill High School. The town straddles both sides of dual-lane Maryland Route 210 and includes two elementary schools. The population was 2,447 at the 2010 census.

Located at 38.8119, -76.9969 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns in Maryland, Populated places in Prince George's County, Maryland, Populated places on the Potomac River, Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area, Populated places in Maryland with African American majority populations

Congress Heights (WMATA station)

Congress Heights is an island platformed Washington Metro station in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C. , United States. The station was opened on January 13, 2001, and is operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). Providing service for only the Green Line, the station is located at Alabama Avenue and 13th Street, lying under St. Elizabeths Hospital. Congress Heights is the last Green Line station in the District of Columbia going southeast.

Located at 38.8454, -76.9878 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Green Line (Washington Metro), Washington Metro stations in Washington, D.C., Railway stations opened in 2001, 2001 establishments in the United States

Congress Heights

Congress Heights is a largely residential neighborhood in Southeast Washington, D.C. Although it is in the poorest section of what is generally regarded as inner-city Washington—the area east of the Anacostia River -- it is very likely the most economically diverse, and most suburban, neighborhood in that section of the city. Congress Heights, in fact, contains the largest commercial district in Washington's Ward 8, along Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X Avenues.

Located at 38.843, -77 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.

Ballou High School

Ballou Senior High School is a public school located in Washington, D.C. , United States. Ballou is a part of the District of Columbia Public Schools. The current principal is Rahman Branch. The marching band traveled to the 2009 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California and the 2009 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Located at 38.8403, -77.0013 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public high schools in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia Public Schools

Bellevue (Washington, D.C.)

Bellevue is a residential neighborhood in far SW Washington, DC. It is bounded by South Capitol Street to the north and east, Joliet and First Streets to the south, and the Potomac River to the west.

Located at 38.8274, -77.0089 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.

Washington Highlands, Washington, D.C

Washington Highlands is a large residential neighborhood in Southeast Washington, D.C. , bounded on three sides by Oxon Run Park and on the fourth (southeast) side by Southern Avenue. It is the largest residential neighborhood in Ward 8, the poorest and least developed section of Washington.

Located at 38.8321, -76.9947 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C., Populated places in Washington, D.C. with African American majority populations

Potomac High School (Oxon Hill, Maryland)

Potomac High School is a public high school located at 5211 Boydell Avenue, Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745. The principal is Robynne W. Prince. The approximate enrollment as of August 2010 stands at 1,216-students in grades nine through twelve. The school hours are from 7:45am to 2:25pm, and Potomac operates on an alternating A/B-Day block schedule. There is a mandatory uniform policy at this school.

Located at 38.8219, -76.9773 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Oxon Run Parkway

The Oxon Run Parkway, is a roadway and small park in the Washington Highlands neighborhood of Washington, D.C.. 126 acres of important wetlands and deciduous forest is located in this urban environment. Only a single road, managed by the National Park Service, traverses the area, which is meant to demonstrate how a relatively wooded and pristine environment can be preserved within a city setting.

Located at 38.8382, -76.9849 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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United States federal parkways, Streets in Washington, D.C., United States National Park Service areas in Washington, D.C.