Abingdon
in Washington County of Virginia, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.710 and -81.977 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 42' 35" and W -81° 58' 38"
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: 12:33 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:24 am and 5:11 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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

Delve into Abingdon

Abingdon in Washington County (Virginia) with it's 8,119 habitants is located in United States about 309 mi (or 497 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Abingdon is now 12:33 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Abingdon, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Tri Cities Regional Tn Va Airport in a distance of 29 mi (or 46 km), South-West. 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 84 mi (or 135 km), South. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. 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: Lebanon, Bristol, Mountain City, Blountville and Elizabethton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: -3°C / 27 °F

Morning Temperature -4°C / 26 °F
Evening Temperature -7°C / 19 °F
Night Temperature -9°C / 16 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 58%
Air Pressure 1034 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 92% of sky
General Conditions Snow

Tuesday, 3rd of December 2024

0°C (33 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Wednesday, 4th of December 2024

-3°C (27 °F)
-8°C (17 °F)
Rain and snow, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Thursday, 5th of December 2024

0°C (33 °F)
-5°C (23 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

THE MARTHA WASHINGTON HOTEL

Address
0,1 mi
150 WEST MAIN STREET
24210 Abingdon
United States

Time Information

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


Eagle Crest Lodge

Address
5,0 mi
24253 Eagle Site Drive
24211 Abingdon
United States

Time Information

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


Hampton Inn Abingdon

Address
0,8 mi
340 Commerce Drive
24211 Abingdon
United States

Time Information

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


Fairfield Inn & Suites Abingdon

Address
2,1 mi
923 East Main Street
24210 Abingdon
United States

Time Information

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


Comfort Inn Abingdon

Address
2,1 mi
170 Jonesboro Rd.
24210 Abingdon
United States

Time Information

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


Abingdon VA Country Inn and Suites by Radisson

Address
2,2 mi
940 EAST MAIN STREET
24210 ABINGDON
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


SUPER 8 MOTEL ABINGDON

Address
0,6 mi
298 TOWN CENTRE DR I-81 EXIT 17
24210 Abingdon
United States

Time Information

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


Comfort Suites Abingdon

Address
1,9 mi
1093 Ole Berry Drive
24210 Abingdon
United States

Time Information

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


Quality Inn & Suites

Address
2,2 mi
930 E Main Street I-81 & Highway 58
24210 Abingdon
United States

Time Information

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


Red Roof Inn Abingdon

Address
2,5 mi
887 EMPIRE DRIVE
24210 Abingdon
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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

Drive on Main Street Abingdon Virginia

Published: July 04, 2012
Length: 05:33 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: appweathervideos

A beautiful drive down Main Street in Abingdon, Virginia. Abingdon is home of the Barter Theatre and the Martha Washington Inn. Plus, it is the spearhead of the Virginia Creeper Trail, a...


Phantom flight over Martha Hotel and Barter Theatre in Abingdon, VA

Published: January 08, 2014
Length: 21:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Doug Jeffries

Short Flight over Abingdon, VA.


Abingdon Smiles Office Tour 2014

Published: June 27, 2014
Length: 00:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Abingdon Smiles

http://abingdonsmiles.com Office Tour Dr. French Moore III, DDS - Comfortable, calm dentistry in your hometown. For three generations now, our Abingdon dental office has provided calm and...


Virginia Creeper Bike Trail - Abingdon, Damascus, Whitetop Fall 2012

Published: October 01, 2012
Length: 39:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Meganpixels Parker

Chief Big Daddy's Bootcamp travels to Virginia for the bike experience of a lifetime. This 35-mile trail extends from Abingdon to Whitetop, Virginia.


SOUTHERN 630 Abingdon, VA

Published: March 12, 2013
Length: 32:34 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: K7CSX

Southern 630 steam locomotive pulling passenger excursion from Bristol, Va to Radford, VA. (I apologize for the momentary shot of the ground still not quiet use to this camera)


Creepers End Lodging Abingdon Virginia Video

Published: December 03, 2011
Length: 36:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: creepersendlodging

http://www.virginiacreepersendlodgingabingdonva.com/home.html While staying at Creepers End Lodging, you will find plenty of things to do and see. Keep busy visiting all the local venues and...


15489 Porterfield Highway, Abingdon, VA

Published: March 03, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Callebs Realty

For more details click here: http://www.visualtour.com/showvt.asp?t=3254416 15489 Porterfield Highway Abingdon, VA 24210 $465000, 3 bed, 3.0 bath, 4860 SF, MLS# 45092 This fine custom built...


Lowry Dr.

Published: May 09, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: HighlandsRealtyVA

For more details: http://www.visualtour.com/showvt.asp?t=3331340 581 Lowry Dr. Abingdon, VA 24210 $109900, 3 bed, 1.0 bath, 1000 SF, MLS# 46339 Adorable one level home located with-in ...


Muster, Campaign, and the Battle of Kings Mountain-Blair Keller.wmv

Published: October 17, 2012
Length: 35:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Abingdon Muster Grounds

W. Blair Keller Jr. tells the story of British Major Patrick Ferguson's threat, the muster and campaign of the Overmountain Men, the Battle of Kings Mountain-October 7, 1780 and the patriot...


Kitty Wilson Evans 9 19 11

Published: October 11, 2012
Length: 13:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Abingdon Muster Grounds

Kitty Wilson-Evans discusses slavery, the Revolutionary War, Brattonsville and Watts, Deborah Sampson, Mammy Kate and Govenor Heard, John Broddy/Broady and William Campbell, and the Battle...


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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.

Washington County, Virginia

Washington County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of 2010, the population was 54,876. Its county seat is Abingdon. Washington County is part of the Kingsport–Bristol (TN)–Bristol (VA) Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City–Kingsport–Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area – commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region.

Located at 36.72, -81.96 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Virginia counties, Washington County, Virginia, 1776 establishments in the United States, Kingsport–Bristol metropolitan area, Populated places established in 1776

Abingdon, Virginia

Abingdon is a town in Washington County, Virginia, USA, 133 miles (214 km) southwest of Roanoke. The population was 8,191 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Washington County and is a designated Virginia Historic Landmark. The town encompasses several historically significant sites and features a fine arts and crafts scene centered around the galleries and museums along Main Street.

Located at 36.7097, -81.9756 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Towns in Virginia, Populated places in Washington County, Virginia, County seats in Virginia, Kingsport–Bristol metropolitan area

Barter Theatre

Barter Theatre, located in Abingdon, Virginia, opened on June 10, 1933. It is one of the longest-running professional theatres in the nation. In 1933, when the country was in the middle of the Great Depression, most patrons were not able to pay the full ticket price. Robert Porterfield, founder of the theatre, offered admission by letting the local people pay with food goods, hence the name "Barter". The original ticket price for a play was 40 cents, or the equivalent in goods.

Located at 36.7123, -81.9713 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Theatres in Virginia, Theatre companies in Virginia, Buildings and structures in Washington County, Virginia, Regional theatre in the United States, Visitor attractions in Washington County, Virginia

Virginia Highlands Community College

Virginia Highlands Community College is located in Abingdon, Virginia. One of the 23 schools in the Virginia Community College System, the college was established November 30, 1967 to serve the residents of Washington County, western Smyth County, and the city of Bristol, Virginia. Over 4,000 students are enrolled each semester. Dr. Ron E. Proffitt is the current president and Ms. Kimberly R. Clark is the current chair of the board.

Located at 36.6992, -82.0014 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Virginia Community College System, Educational institutions established in 1967, Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Education in Washington County, Virginia

Abingdon High School (Virginia)

Abingdon High School is a Public high school located in Abingdon, Virginia. The school focuses on academics as well as placing emphasis on extracurricular activities such as athletics, the arts, clubs, and community involvement.

Located at 36.7183, -81.9573 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Public high schools in Virginia, Schools in Washington County, Virginia

WABN

WABN is an Oldies formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Abingdon, Virginia, serving Abingdon, Lebanon and Washington County, Virginia. WABN is owned and operated by Information Communications Corporation.

Located at 36.7342, -81.9717 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Virginia, Radio stations established in 1956

William King Museum

William King Museum, located in Abingdon, Virginia, serves the Tri-Cities/ Abingdon/ Bristol TN and VA areas. Located in an historic 1913 building that is a fully renovated former school, the William King Museum features museum-standard galleries showcasing art of the region and of the world, both contemporary and historic. The Museum also operates the Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum, a 19th century historic house museum.

Located at 36.7096, -81.987 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Art museums in Virginia, Historic house museums in Virginia, Institutions accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, Museums in Washington County, Virginia, Houses in Washington County, Virginia


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