Virginia Highlands
in Arlington County of Virginia, United States
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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (2 mi) - Washington Dulles International Airport (22 mi)
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport (31 mi)
- Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (69 mi)
- Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (90 mi)
- Harrisburg International Airport (94 mi)
- Richmond International Airport (95 mi)
- Lancaster Airport (96 mi)
- Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville (Unesco heritage, 62 mi)
- Army Navy Country Club (Golf course, 1 mi)
- East Potomac Park Golf Club (Golf course, 2 mi)
- Belle Haven Country Club (Golf course, 4 mi)
- Greendale Golf Course (Golf course, 4 mi)
- Mount Vernon Country Club (Golf course, 4 mi)
- Pinecrest Golf Course (Golf course, 4 mi)
- Sauk Mountain View Golf Club (Golf course, 4 mi)
- Washington Golf & Country Club (Golf course, 5 mi)
- Langston Legacy Golf Club & Driving Range (Golf course, 6 mi)
- Rock Creek Park Golf Course (Golf course, 8 mi)
- Anacostia Marina (marina, (5 mi)
- Buzzard Point Marina (marina, (3 mi)
- Columbia Island Marina (marina, (1 mi)
- Gangplank Marina (marina, (3 mi)
- James Creek Marina (marina, (3 mi)
- Seafairers Marina (marina, (5 mi)
- Washington Marina (marina, (2 mi)
- Tantallon Marina (marina, (10 mi)
- Belle Haven Marina (marina, (6 mi)
- Washington Sailing Marina (marina, (2 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 38.858 and -77.065 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 38° 51' 30" and W -77° 3' 52"
- 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: 08:04 AM (Thursday)
- Timezone: America/New_York
- UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:58 am and 4:50 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay - References
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Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.
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Delve into Virginia Highlands
Virginia Highlands in Arlington County (Virginia) is a town located in United States a little south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.
Time in Virginia Highlands is now 08:04 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Virginia Highlands, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in a distance of 2 mi (or 2 km), 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 62 mi (or 99 km), South. 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: Arlington, Washington DC, Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 47 °F
| Morning Temperature | 5°C / 41 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 7°C / 44 °F |
| Night Temperature | 3°C / 37 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 2% |
| Air Humidity | 47% |
| Air Pressure | 1003 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from South-East |
| Cloud Conditions | Clear sky, covering 4% of sky |
| General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Thursday, 21st of November 2024
5°C (41 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Rain and snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Friday, 22nd of November 2024
7°C (45 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze, broken clouds.
Saturday, 23rd of November 2024
9°C (49 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.
Hotels and Places to Stay
The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City
Global Luxury Suites at Crystal City
BridgeStreet at the Bartlett
Crystal City Marriott at Reagan National Airport
Crystal Gateway Marriott
Global Luxury Suites at Pentagon City North
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City
Embassy Suites by Hilton Crystal City National Airport
Hilton Crystal City at Washington Reagan National Airport
Videos from this area
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Arlington History Bicycle Tour
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Washington, DC Metro at Pentagon City Station
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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.
The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, also known as Pentagon City Mall, is an upscale shopping mall in Arlington, Virginia. It is situated in the Pentagon City neighborhood on the lower levels of the Washington Tower office building, former home of MCI's Consumer Markets headquarters, near Interstate 395 and Hayes Street. The mall takes its logo from the architectural design of Washington Tower.
Crystal City (WMATA station)
Crystal City is a side platformed Washington Metro station in the Crystal City neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, United States. The station was opened on July 1, 1977, and is operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). Providing service for both the Blue and Yellow Lines, the station is located on 18th Street in between the Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway and South Bell Street.
Pentagon City (WMATA station)
Pentagon City is a side platformed Washington Metro station in the Pentagon City neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, United States. The station was opened on July 1, 1977, and is operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). Providing service for both the Blue and Yellow Lines, the station is located at the corner of Hayes Street and 12th Street, between Army-Navy Drive and South 15th Street.
Pentagon City
Pentagon City is an unincorporated neighborhood (also called an "urban village") located in the southeast portion of Arlington County, Virginia, near The Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery. Due to its proximity to Washington, D.C. , this community of residential, office, and retail complexes is a major tourist stop.
Pentagon Memorial
The Pentagon Memorial, located just southwest of The Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia, is a permanent outdoor memorial to the 184 men and women who died as victims in the building and on American Airlines Flight 77 during the September 11, 2001 attacks. Designed by Julie Beckman and Keith Kaseman of the architectural firm of Kaseman Beckman Advanced Strategies with engineers Buro Happold, the memorial opened to the public on September 11, 2008.
United States Air Force Memorial
The United States Air Force Memorial honors the service of the personnel of the United States Air Force and its predecessors. The Memorial is located in Arlington, Virginia, on the grounds of Fort Myer near The Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery, at the intersection of Columbia Pike and South Joyce Street.
Fort Albany (Arlington, Virginia)
Fort Albany was a bastioned earthwork built by the Union Army in Arlington County (then still known as Alexandria County) in Virginia. It was built in 1861 as part of the defense of Washington during the American Civil War. The fort had a It was superseded by Fort Richardson and Fort Craig which both are 1300 yards to the west and the other 1300 yards to the north.
Prospect Hill (Arlington, Virginia)
Prospect Hill was a mansion built in 1841 by successful contractor James Roach in Arlington County (then still named Alexandria County) in the U.S. state of Virginia. The house was built on Arlington Ridge Road. The house was demolished in 1965, but an historic marker has been placed at the site. Prospect Hill has been recognized as an Historic District by Arlington County.
Fort Scott (Arlington, Virginia)
Named for General Winfield Scott, who was then General-in-Chief of the Union Army, Fort Scott was a detached lunette constructed in May 1861 to guard the south flank of the defenses of Washington during the American Civil War. An historic marker and a small remnant of the fort are the only evidence of the site of the fort on the grounds of what is now the Fort Scott Park in Arlington County, Virginia. When originally built, the fort had a perimeter of 313 yards and emplacements for 8 guns.
Henderson Hall (Arlington, Virginia)
Henderson Hall is a military installation of the United States Marine Corps located in Arlington, Virginia near the Pentagon, on the southern edge of the Arlington National Cemetery and next to Fort Myer. Currently, it is part of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Covering 22.3 acres of land, Henderson Hall hosts both the USMC barracks and associated education facilities.
Pentagon Row
Pentagon Row is an upscale outdoor shopping and residential center with storefronts facing South Joyce Street. It is adjacent to the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. During the winter months, the property features an ice skating rink in its courtyard. It is noted as being one of the contributing factors to the failure of the nearby Landmark Mall.
Arlington Ridge, Virginia
Arlington Ridge is an unincorporated community in Arlington County, Virginia, United States. It is bordered on the north by The Pentagon, on the west by the Army Navy Country Club, and on the south the City of Alexandria. The main thoroughfare is the eponymous Arlington Ridge Road, a mansion-lined boulevard that, due to its high elevation, offers picturesque views of Washington D.C. and the surrounding areas.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Virginia Highlands.
- Arlington
- Washington DC
- Alexandria
- Falls Church
- Fairfax
- Rockville
- Upper Marlboro
- La Plata
- Manassas Park
- Manassas
- Ellicott City
- Stafford
- Leesburg
- Prince Frederick
- Annapolis
- King George
- Baltimore
- Frederick
- Fredericksburg
- Leonardtown
- Towson
- Westminster
- Warrenton
- Montross
- Spotsylvania
- Bowling Green
- Charles Town
- Bel Air
- Hagerstown
East Central: United States Capitol, East Central (source)
Washington D.C.: Lincoln Memorial − The White House − The Old Post Office Pavilion − Smithsonian Institution − National Mall − National Gallery of Art − United States Capitol − Library of Congress − Washington Monument, Washington D.C. (source)
Rosslyn: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts − Lincoln Memorial − Thomas Jefferson Memorial − National Mall − United States Capitol − Washington Monument, Rosslyn (source)
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