Avalon
in Baltimore County of Maryland, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.231 and -76.720 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 13' 53" and W -76° 43' 11"
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: 05:10 AM (Monday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:02 am and 4:45 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
This place on Geonames.org
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

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

Address
2,2 mi
1110 OLD ELKRIDGE LANDING ROAD
21090 Linthicum Heights
United States

Time Information

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


Sheraton Baltimore Washington Airport Hotel - BWI

Address
2,3 mi
1100 OLD ELKRIDGE LANDING RD
21090 Linthicum Heights
United States

Time Information

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


Embassy Suites by Hilton Baltimore at BWI Airport

Address
2,3 mi
1300 Concourse Drive
21090 Linthicum Heights
United States

Time Information

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


DoubleTree Baltimore - BWI Airport

Address
2,7 mi
890 Elkridge Landing Road
21090 LINTHICUM
United States

Time Information

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


BWI Airport Marriott

Address
3,1 mi
1743 West Nursery Road
21090 Baltimore
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TownePlace Suites Baltimore BWI Airport

Address
3,0 mi
1171 Winterson Road
21090 Linthicum
United States

Time Information

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


La Quinta Inn and Suites Baltimore BWI Airport

Address
3,0 mi
1734 WEST NURSEY ROAD
21090 Linthicum Heights
United States

Time Information

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


Courtyard Baltimore BWI Airport

Address
2,9 mi
1671 West Nursery Road
21090 Linthicum Heights
United States

Time Information

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


Homewood Suites by Hilton-Baltimore-Washington Intl Apt

Address
3,0 mi
1181 Winterson Road
21090 Linthicum HEIGHTS
United States

Time Information

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


Hyatt Place Baltimore BWI Airport

Address
2,8 mi
940 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE
21090 Linthicum Heights
United States

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

CSX Train in Elkridge, MD

Published: October 30, 2009
Length: 44:24 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: BaltimoreAndOhioRR

over thomas viaduct.


CSX Rail Train Meets Intermodal Train On Thomas Viaduct

Published: April 03, 2015
Length: 22:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BaltimoreAndOhioRR

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

Published: April 12, 2014
Length: 18:49 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: BaltimoreAndOhioRR

eastbound CSX coal train led by EMD SD70ACe through Relay into Baltimore City, Maryland.


CSX Tropicana Train Past Thomas Viaduct Obelisk

Published: November 11, 2014
Length: 45:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BaltimoreAndOhioRR

CSX juice train in Relay, Maryland, going over the Thomas Viaduct into Elkridge, MD.


Patapsco Valley State Park

Published: March 02, 2011
Length: 00:46 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: BaltimoreAndOhioRR

drive under thomas viaduct and through avalon & orange grove.


CSX Train with B&O and Chessie Gondolas

Published: August 25, 2009
Length: 53:34 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: BaltimoreAndOhioRR

CSX westbound on Old Main Line with B&O and Chessie Gondolas at Viaduct Hotel site.


CSX Tropicana Train on a Rainy Foggy Day

Published: December 27, 2011
Length: 34:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BaltimoreAndOhioRR

eatsbound juice train through relay, maryland.


A Short CSX Mixed Freight Train In Avalon

Published: December 24, 2014
Length: 12:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BaltimoreAndOhioRR

The Old Main Line in Patapsco Valley State Park, Maryland.


Full CSX Coal Train Thru Avalon

Published: March 21, 2014
Length: 33:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BaltimoreAndOhioRR

eastbound on the Old Main Line through East Avalon in the Patapsco Valley State Park.


CSX K055-30 Train In East Avalon

Published: December 27, 2014
Length: 53:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BaltimoreAndOhioRR

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.

Located at 39.2555, -76.7113 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Universities and colleges in Maryland, Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities, American Association of State Colleges and Universities, Educational institutions established in 1966, Baltimore County, Maryland landmarks, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Universities and colleges in Baltimore County, Maryland, 1966 establishments in Maryland

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.

Located at 39.2525, -76.735 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Two-year colleges in the United States, Community and junior colleges in Maryland, Universities and colleges in Baltimore County, Maryland, Baltimore County, Maryland landmarks, Mortuary schools, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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.

Located at 39.2529, -76.7123 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Catonsville, Maryland, College basketball venues in the United States, Basketball venues in Maryland

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.

Located at 39.2217, -76.7133 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bridges and tunnels, Buildings and structures in Baltimore County, Maryland, Bridges completed in 1835, Bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Maryland, CSX Transportation bridges and tunnels, Deck arch bridges, Buildings and structures in Howard County, Maryland, Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks, National Historic Landmarks in Maryland, Railroad bridges in Maryland, Railway bridges on the National Register of Historic Places, Stone bridges, Viaducts in the United States, Transportation in Baltimore County, Maryland, Transportation in Howard County, Maryland, Historic American Engineering Record in Maryland, Elkridge, Maryland, History of rail transportation in the United States

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.

Located at 39.2228, -76.7047 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Baltimore County, Maryland, Unincorporated communities in Maryland

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.

Located at 39.2505, -76.7076 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
College lacrosse venues in the United States, UMBC Retrievers, Soccer venues in Maryland

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.

Located at 39.2243, -76.7038 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Railway stations in Maryland, Maryland Area Regional Commuter stations, Stations along Baltimore and Ohio Railroad lines

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.

Located at 39.2501, -76.7082 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
College baseball venues in the United States, Baseball venues in Maryland, UMBC Retrievers baseball

capture of the webcam Wynnewood: Halethorpe Weather-Watch

Wynnewood: Halethorpe Weather-Watch, Wynnewood (source)

capture of the webcam Halethorpe › North-West

Halethorpe › North-West, Halethorpe (source)

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