Riverside Gardens
in Fairfax County of Virginia, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.726 and -77.064 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 43' 33" and W -77° 3' 50"
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: 12:38 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:37 am and 6:05 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 Riverside Gardens

Riverside Gardens in Fairfax County (Virginia) is a town located in United States a little south of Washington DC, the country's capital place.

Time in Riverside Gardens is now 12:38 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Riverside Gardens, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 14 km), North. 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 53 mi (or 86 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: Alexandria, Arlington, Washington DC, Falls Church and La Plata. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 58 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 58 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 40%
Air Pressure 1028 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 2nd of November 2024

15°C (59 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 3rd of November 2024

16°C (61 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 4th of November 2024

20°C (68 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Westin Washington National Harbor

Address
4,7 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
4,8 mi
156 Waterfront Street
20745 Oxon HILL
United States

Time Information

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


EXECUSTAY AT CARLYLE MIL

Address
5,1 mi
2201 MILL RD
22314 Alexandria
United States

Time Information

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


Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

Address
4,7 mi
201 Waterfront Street
20745 National Harbor
United States

Time Information

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


Hampton Inn - Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South

Address
4,5 mi
5821 Richmond Highway
22303 Alexandria
United States

Time Information

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


Hampton Inn - Suites Mt Vernon-Belvoir-Alexandria South Are

Address
3,6 mi
8843 Richmond Highway
22309 Alexandria
United States

Time Information

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


Fairfield Inn & Suites Alexandria

Address
3,6 mi
6421 Richmond Highway
22306 Alexandria
United States

Time Information

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


SpringHill Suites Alexandria

Address
4,1 mi
6065 Richmond Highway
22303 Alexandria
United States

Time Information

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


TownePlace Suites Alexandria Fort Belvoir

Address
3,2 mi
8632 Woodlawn Court
22309 Alexandria
United States

Time Information

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


Wyndham VR at National Harbor Hotel

Address
4,8 mi
250 Mariner Psge
20745-1585 Oxon Hill
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Bald Eagle at GW Mount Vernon Trail, Virginia

Published: April 29, 2014
Length: 28:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Wasim Islam

This Sunday was a nice crisp, cool, bright and sunny early Spring day and I decided to take my Mountain Bike out and go for a ride on George Washington Mount Vernon Bike & Pedestrian Trail...


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Published: May 22, 2009
Length: 31:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Homeschool tour of Mount Vernon and grounds.


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Length: 02:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: October 12, 2011
Length: 54:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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The Pardoned Turkey - Mount Vernon

Published: December 26, 2013
Length: 14:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Paolo Asoni

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George Washington's speaking in Mount Vernon Estate

Published: June 19, 2013
Length: 08:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: AbdurRahman ElGammal

George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate.


Mount Vernon Trail Fall Colors

Published: November 14, 2011
Length: 20:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Terry Turner

Tex & Erin took in some impressive fall scenery and spectacular views as they rode the Mount Vernon Trail from Alexandria out to George Washington's estate on the Potomac River. Here's the...


Squirrel in Mount Vernon

Published: April 05, 2009
Length: 13:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sharon Videki

This video was made in George Washington's farm. This is a very well preserved farm as it was in the late 1700's. I would recommend to everyone to go there. See website: www.mountvernon.org.


Exploring the New Room

Published: April 23, 2013
Length: 12:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: George Washington's Mount Vernon

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Published: September 08, 2013
Length: 38:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: V Vach

Jack and jill @ Ft Hunt Alexandria VA.


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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.

Fort Hunt, Virginia

Fort Hunt is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. (For the former military base see Fort Hunt Park). It is one of the wealthiest places in the United States with a median household income surpassing that of Greenwich, Connecticut and Malibu, California, and is most famous for the site of former P.O. Box 1142, a military interrogation center during World War II.

Located at 38.7328, -77.0581 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Fairfax County, Virginia, Census-designated places in Virginia, Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area, Unincorporated communities in Virginia, Populated places on the Potomac River

Hybla Valley, Virginia

Hybla Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States south of Alexandria, Virginia. Nearby CDPs include Groveton, Virginia (north), Belle Haven, Fairfax County, Virginia (northeast), Fort Hunt, Virginia (east) and Mount Vernon, Virginia (southwest). The population was 15,801 at the 2010 census, down from 16,721 in 2000 due to a reduction in area, resulting from some of the eastward neighborhoods including much of Hollin Hills being moved to Fort Hunt CDP.

Located at 38.7469, -77.077 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Fairfax County, Virginia, Unincorporated communities in Virginia, Census-designated places in Virginia, Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area

Mount Vernon Trail

The Mount Vernon Trail, a part of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, is a 17 miles paved hiker/biker path in Northern Virginia that travels between Rosslyn and George Washington's home at Mount Vernon. The trail travels through the easternmost portions of Arlington County, the City of Alexandria, and Fairfax County. The trail's route parallels the George Washington Memorial Parkway and the western bank of the Potomac River.

Located at 38.71, -77.0613 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bike paths in Virginia, Transportation in Arlington County, Virginia, Protected areas of Arlington County, Virginia, Protected areas of Fairfax County, Virginia, Transportation in Fairfax County, Virginia, Protected areas of Alexandria, Virginia, Transportation in Alexandria, Virginia

Northern Virginia trolleys

The earliest electric railway, or streetcar line, in Northern Virginia opened in 1892. At their peak, when merged into a single interurban system (the Washington-Virginia Railway), the successors of this and several other lines ran between downtown Washington, D.C. , Rosslyn and Arlington Junction – present day Crystal City – and out to Mount Vernon, Fairfax City and Nauck.

Located at 38.7213, -77.0686 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Northern Virginia, Defunct Virginia railroads, Defunct Washington, D.C. railroads, Streetcars in Virginia, Streetcars in Washington, D.C., Transportation in Arlington County, Virginia, Transportation in Fairfax County, Virginia, Transportation in Alexandria, Virginia, Electric railways in Virginia, Electric railways in Washington, D.C., Interurban railways in Virginia, Interurban railways in Washington, D.C.

Fort Hunt High School

Fort Hunt High School was a public secondary school near Alexandria, Virginia located at 8428 Fort Hunt Road. It opened its doors toward the end of the post–World War II baby boom in 1963, as part of the Fairfax County Public Schools. It suffered extensive fire damage as the result of arson in December of 1978. Students were sent on a split shift to nearby Groveton and Mt. Vernon high schools through the remainder of the 1978-79 schoolyear.

Located at 38.7282, -77.0577 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
High schools in Fairfax County, Virginia, Educational institutions established in 1963, Educational institutions disestablished in 1985, Defunct schools in Virginia

Raid on Alexandria

The Raid on Alexandria was a British victory during the War of 1812, which gained much plunder at little cost but may have contributed to the later British repulse at Baltimore by imposing delay on their main forces.

Located at 38.702, -77.062 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles of the War of 1812, Battles involving the United Kingdom, History of Alexandria, Virginia, Conflicts in 1814, 1814 in Virginia, Military raids, Virginia in the War of 1812

Little Hunting Creek

Little Hunting Creek is a 3.6-mile-long primarily tidal tributary of the Potomac River located in Fairfax County, Virginia, USA, not to be confused with Hunting Creek farther north. A stone-arch bridge, completed in 1931, carries traffic from the George Washington Memorial Parkway across the narrow mouth of the creek, located 83.9 nautical miles upriver from the mouth of the Potomac.

Located at 38.7129, -77.0741 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Geography of Fairfax County, Virginia, Rivers of Virginia, Tributaries of the Potomac River

Waynewood

Waynewood is a populated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, USA. It is located on the Potomac River and the George Washington Memorial Parkway 40x30px This Fairfax County, Virginia state location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. vte WAYNEWOOD - A Brief History Did you know that the Waynewood neighborhood was once part of the Mount Vernon plantation? Waynewood is situated on what was River Farm, one of five farms comprising the Mount Vernon plantation.

Located at 38.7261, -77.0489 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Fairfax County, Virginia