Sands
in Watauga County of North Carolina, United States
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Hickory Regional Airport (38 mi) - Tri Cities Regional Tn Va Airport (45 mi)
- Asheville Regional Airport (75 mi)
- Mercer County Airport (76 mi)
- Smith Reynolds Airport (80 mi)
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (82 mi)
- Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (99 mi)
- Raleigh County Memorial Airport (110 mi)
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Unesco heritage, 69 mi)
- Willow Creek Golf Course (Golf course, 3 mi)
- Hound Ears Club (Golf course, 3 mi)
- Boone Golf Club (Golf course, 4 mi)
- Blowing Rock Country Club (Golf course, 9 mi)
- Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort (Golf course, 12 mi)
- The Beech Mountain Club (Golf course, 13 mi)
- Elk River Club (Golf course, 14 mi)
- Mountain Aire Golf Club (Golf course, 14 mi)
- Sugar Mountain GC (Golf course, 14 mi)
- Red Tail Mountain CC (Golf course, 18 mi)
- Raven Rocks Parking Overlook (observation point, (7 mi)
- Thunder Hill Parking Overlook (observation point, (8 mi)
- Boone's Trace (observation point, (4 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 36.251 and -81.648 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 36° 15' 3" and W -81° 38' 53"
- 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: 02:29 PM (Saturday)
- Timezone: America/New_York
- UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 7:51 am and 6:28 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -33.937 and 115.018 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Burnside - References
- This place on Geonames.org
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 Sands
Sands in Watauga County (North Carolina) is located in United States about 312 mi (or 502 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.
Current time in Sands is now 02:29 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Sands, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Hickory Regional Airport in a distance of 38 mi (or 61 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 Great Smoky Mountains National Park in a distance of 69 mi (or 110 km), South-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 3 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Boone, Jefferson, Mountain City, Newland and Lenoir. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 58 °F
| Morning Temperature | 12°C / 53 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 13°C / 55 °F |
| Night Temperature | 10°C / 51 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 88% |
| Air Pressure | 1026 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from North-West |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Saturday, 2nd of November 2024
14°C (57 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.
Sunday, 3rd of November 2024
12°C (54 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.
Monday, 4th of November 2024
17°C (62 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Hampton Inn - Suites Boone NC
BAYMONT INN & SUITES BOONE NEA
Art of Living Retreat Center
Fairfield Inn & Suites Boone
Comfort Suites Boone
Holiday Inn Express BOONE
Courtyard Boone
La Quinta Inn and Suites Boone
The Inn at Crestwood
GREENES MOTEL BOONE
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Attractions and noteworthy things
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Boone, North Carolina
Boone is a town located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, United States. Boone's population was 17,122 in 2010. Boone is the county seat of Watauga County and the home of Appalachian State University. The town is named for famous American pioneer and explorer Daniel Boone, and every summer since 1952 has hosted an outdoor amphitheatre portrayal of the life and times of its namesake. In 2012, Boone was listed among the 10 best places to retire in the U.S. by U.S. News.
Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University (ASU) is a comprehensive, public, coeducational university located in Boone, North Carolina, United States. Appalachian State (also referred to as Appalachian, App State, or simply App) was founded as a teacher's college in 1899 by brothers B.B. and D.D. Dougherty. It expanded to included other programs in 1967, and joined the University of North Carolina system in 1971.
George M. Holmes Convocation Center
The George M. Holmes Convocation Center (usually referred to as the Holmes Center or The Holmes Dome) is a 8,325-seat multipurpose arena in Boone, North Carolina, United States, on the campus of Appalachian State University. The convocation center is named for George M. Holmes, a 1954 graduate and member of the North Carolina General Assembly. The arena itself is named for Seby Jones.
Daniel Boone Native Gardens
Daniel Boone Native Gardens, located in Boone, North Carolina, hosts a collection of North Carolina native plants in an informal landscaped design. The gardens are open daily May through October.
ASU Soccer Stadium
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Hickory Ridge Homestead
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