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Touring Avalon
Avalon in Baltimore County (Maryland) is a town located in United States about 29 mi (or 46 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital place.
Time in Avalon is now 05:10 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Avalon, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), South-East. 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 93 mi (or 149 km), South-West. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. We collected 10 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ellicott City, Baltimore, Towson, Annapolis and Upper Marlboro. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 53 °F
Morning Temperature | 7°C / 44 °F |
Evening Temperature | 13°C / 55 °F |
Night Temperature | 11°C / 52 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 51% |
Air Pressure | 1020 hPa |
Wind Speed | Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from North |
Cloud Conditions | Few clouds, covering 23% of sky |
General Conditions | Few clouds |
Monday, 25th of November 2024
14°C (57 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Tuesday, 26th of November 2024
7°C (45 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.
Wednesday, 27th of November 2024
7°C (45 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
The Westin Baltimore Washington Airport - BWI
Sheraton Baltimore Washington Airport Hotel - BWI
Embassy Suites by Hilton Baltimore at BWI Airport
DoubleTree Baltimore - BWI Airport
BWI Airport Marriott
TownePlace Suites Baltimore BWI Airport
La Quinta Inn and Suites Baltimore BWI Airport
Courtyard Baltimore BWI Airport
Homewood Suites by Hilton-Baltimore-Washington Intl Apt
Hyatt Place Baltimore BWI Airport
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
CSX Rail Train Meets Intermodal Train On Thomas Viaduct
A train meet on the Thomas Viaduct, seen from the Elkridge side of the Patapsco River, Maryland.
CSX EMD SD70 ACe on the Old Main Line
eastbound CSX coal train led by EMD SD70ACe through Relay into Baltimore City, Maryland.
CSX Tropicana Train Past Thomas Viaduct Obelisk
CSX juice train in Relay, Maryland, going over the Thomas Viaduct into Elkridge, MD.
CSX Train with B&O and Chessie Gondolas
CSX westbound on Old Main Line with B&O and Chessie Gondolas at Viaduct Hotel site.
A Short CSX Mixed Freight Train In Avalon
The Old Main Line in Patapsco Valley State Park, Maryland.
Full CSX Coal Train Thru Avalon
eastbound on the Old Main Line through East Avalon in the Patapsco Valley State Park.
CSX K055-30 Train In East Avalon
GE's pulling westbound on the old main line through Patapsco Valley State Park, Maryland.
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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.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (often referred to as UMBC) is an American public research university, located in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States, mostly in the community of Catonsville. Established as a part of the University System of Maryland in 1966, the university specializes in the natural sciences and engineering, while also offering programs in the liberal arts.
Community College of Baltimore County
The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) is an accredited community college located in Baltimore County, Maryland in the United States with three main campuses and three extension centers.
Retriever Activities Center
Retriever Activities Center is a 4,024-seat multi-purpose arena in Catonsville, Maryland. The arena opened in 1973. It is home to the UMBC Retrievers basketball and volleyball teams, who represent the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in NCAA Division I athletics. It hosted the 2008 America East Conference men's basketball tournament finals.
Thomas Viaduct
The Thomas Viaduct spans the Patapsco River and Patapsco Valley between Relay and Elkridge, Maryland, USA. It is the first multi-span masonry railroad bridge in the United States to be built on a curve. Construction of the bridge commenced on July 4, 1833, and was completed on July 4, 1835. It was named for Philip E. Thomas, the first president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O), which the viaduct carried.
St. Denis, Maryland
St. Denis is a locality in Central Maryland in the United States, located in Arbutus, south of Baltimore. It is located on the CSX main line between Halethorpe and Relay (the latter being the site of the Thomas Viaduct), and is best known as a stop on the MARC commuter rail (on the Camden line). In former years a station building stood here similar to that in Germantown, but all that remains are the platforms.
UMBC Stadium
UMBC Stadium is a 4,500 seat stadium on the campus of UMBC in Catonsville, Maryland. The stadium opened in 1976. It is home to the UMBC Retrievers men's and women's lacrosse, field hockey, and track and field programs, as well as an alternate venue for soccer.
St. Denis (MARC station)
St. Denis is a passenger rail station on the MARC Camden Line in the Maryland town of the same name. While the small station is the line's closest station to its terminus at Camden Yards in Baltimore, it has low ridership and is designated a flag stop: trains do not stop unless the engineer sees passengers who are waiting to be picked up, or the conductor is aware that there are passengers who want to be dropped off. St. Denis station contains two platforms and three tracks.
The Baseball Factory Field at UMBC
The Baseball Factory Field at UMBC is a baseball field located on the campus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in Catonsville, Maryland, United States. The field is home to the UMBC Retrievers baseball team of the NCAA Division I America East Conference. The field is located adjacent to UMBC Stadium. It has a capacity of 1,000 spectators.