Calvert Hills
in Blair County of Pennsylvania, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.519 and -78.411 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 31' 7" and W -78° 24' 40"
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: 09:45 AM (Monday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:13 am and 8:08 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: 2024-04-29 08:03:39

Touring Calvert Hills

Calvert Hills in Blair County (Pennsylvania) is a town located in United States about 134 mi (or 215 km) north-west of Washington DC, the country's capital place.

Time in Calvert Hills is now 09:45 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 13 airports nearby Calvert Hills, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Altoona Blair County Airport in a distance of 16 mi (or 26 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. We collected 1 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: Hollidaysburg, Ebensburg, Huntingdon, Bedford and Clearfield. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 25°C / 77 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 58 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 50%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 85% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Monday, 29th of April 2024

22°C (71 °F)
15°C (58 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

22°C (71 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

21°C (69 °F)
15°C (58 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel Shakti Continental

Address
3,4 mi
6th Lane, Amalapada, Hanuman Bazar, Angul, Odisha, India
759122 Angul ,Odisha
United States

Time Information

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


Hampton Inn Altoona

Address
3,6 mi
180 Charlotte Drive
16601 Altoona
United States

Time Information

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


Fairfield Inn & Suites Altoona

Address
2,2 mi
2915 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
16602 Altoona
United States

Time Information

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


TownePlace Suites Altoona

Address
2,2 mi
2915 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
16602 Altoona
United States

Time Information

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


Courtyard Altoona

Address
4,3 mi
2 Convention Center Drive
16602 Altoona
United States

Time Information

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


Quality Inn & Suites Altoona

Address
2,4 mi
3306 Pleasant Valley Blvd.
16602 Altoona
United States

Time Information

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


Cedar Grove Motel

Address
3,4 mi
1671 Bellemeade Dr
16602 Altoona
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Days Inn & Suites Altoona

Address
5,2 mi
458 Sabbath Rest Rd
16601 Altoona
United States

Time Information

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


Wingate by Wyndham Altoona

Address
0,6 mi
909 Chestnut Ave
16601 Altoona
United States

Time Information

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


Econo Lodge Altoona

Address
2,2 mi
2906 Pleasant Valley Blvd.
16602 Altoona
United States

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

(7) The Pennsylvanian Arriving & Departing Altoona Oct. 27 2014

Published: February 15, 2015
Length: 06:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: iusetano

The east bound Pennsylvanian, Amtrak 42 arrives and departs the station in Altoona, Pennsylvania. October 27 2014.


(4) NS 261 @Altoona Oct. 27 2014

Published: February 12, 2015
Length: 20:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: iusetano

After two SD40E helper sets head off to their next assignments a west bound roadrailer train, NS 261 comes through Altoona. October 27 2014.


(2) NS 60Z & 64C @ Altoona Oct. 27 2014

Published: February 10, 2015
Length: 05:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: iusetano

A west bound loaded steel slab train, NS 60Z comes through Altoona with four SD40E helpers on the rear end as they begin their journey over the Allegheny Mountains. As the helpers pass by an...


(5) NS 64K @ Altoona Oct. 27 2014

Published: February 13, 2015
Length: 12:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: iusetano

An east bound ethanol train, NS 64K comes through Altoona after successfully crossing the Allegheny Mountains on Norfolk Southerns Pittsburgh Line. The SD40 helper set that was on the rear...


(12) NS 13G @ Altoona Oct. 26 2014

Published: February 03, 2015
Length: 56:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: iusetano

SD40E helper sets on the point and on the rear end bring NS 13G through Altoona. The helpers were just added to this west bound mixed freight so it could successfully accomplish its Allegheny...


(17) NS SD40E's @ Altoona Oct. 26 2014

Published: February 08, 2015
Length: 09:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: iusetano

A SD40E helper set travels west through Altoona. October 26 2014.


(1) NS 25W @ Altoona Oct. 27 2014

Published: February 09, 2015
Length: 35:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: iusetano

After the SD40E helper sets go by a west bound train of bare tables, NS 25W comes through Altoona. October 27 2014.


(6) NS 24Z @ Altoona Oct. 27 2014

Published: February 14, 2015
Length: 25:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: iusetano

An east bound Double stack container train, NS 24Z comes through Altoona. October 27 2014.


(11) Undoing The Bottleneck @ Altoona Sept. 6 2014

Published: October 31, 2014
Length: 49:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: iusetano

Upon arriving at the Altoona Railwalk this is what was happening. I couldn't get my gear set up in time to catch the head end of the first stack train that was heading west. There was a bit...


(14) NS 25T @ Altoona Oct. 26 2014

Published: February 05, 2015
Length: 55:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: iusetano

A Union Pacific SD70M lends its support to two Norfolk Southern GE's as this west bound double stack container train, NS 25T comes through Altoona with two SD40E helper locomotives on the rear...


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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.

Altoona, Pennsylvania

Altoona is a third class city in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the principal city of the Altoona Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The population was 46,320 at the time of the 2010 Census, making it the tenth most populous city in Pennsylvania. The Altoona MSA includes all of Blair County and was recorded as having a population of 127,089 at the 2010 Census, around 100,000 of which live within a 5-mile radius of the Altoona city center according to U.S.

Located at 40.5108, -78.3997 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Altoona, Pennsylvania, Cities in Pennsylvania, Populated places established in 1849, Populated places in Blair County, Pennsylvania

Altoona Area High School

Altoona Area High School is the public high school for the Altoona Area School District in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The high school serves the communities of Altoona, Logan Township, and a small portion of Tyrone Township. The school is located at 1415 Sixth Avenue, in the downtown section of Altoona, PA 16602. The school district is the eighteenth largest in the state, and the high school is one of the largest and well known in the state.

Located at 40.51, -78.3979 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
High schools in Central Pennsylvania, Buildings and structures in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Educational institutions established in 1895, Schools in Blair County, Pennsylvania, 1895 establishments in Pennsylvania, Public high schools in Pennsylvania

Altoona Transportation Center

The Altoona Transportation Center is an intermodal passenger facility built in 1986 providing local bus, intercity bus, and rail services. It is located at 1231 11th Avenue in downtown Altoona, Pennsylvania. AMTRAN is the local public transit provider in the greater Altoona area. The primary user of the Altoona Transportation Center, almost all regular AMTRAN bus routes and selected "Tripper" routes stop at the center. The Transportation Center is considered the AMTRAN system's primary hub.

Located at 40.5156, -78.4011 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Amtrak stations in Pennsylvania, Buildings and structures in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Stations along Pennsylvania Railroad lines, Railway stations in Blair County, Pennsylvania

Veterans Memorial Field

Veterans Memorial Field is a stadium in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It is primarily used for baseball and was the home of Altoona Rail Kings. The ballpark has a capacity of 3,000.

Located at 40.5066, -78.4121 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Pennsylvania, Minor league baseball venues, Buildings and structures in Altoona, Pennsylvania

WRTA (AM)

WRTA is a News/Talk/Sports formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Altoona, Pennsylvania, serving Altoona and Blair County, Pennsylvania. WRTA is owned and operated by Sherlock Broadcasting, Inc.

Located at 40.5072, -78.4208 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Altoona, Pennsylvania

Railroaders Memorial Museum

The Railroaders Memorial Museum (RMM) is a railroad museum in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The museum is dedicated to revealing, interpreting, commemorating and celebrating the significant contributions of railroaders and their families to American life and industry. Altoona is one of the hubs of the area's growing tourist industry. Many significant cultural resources are within the city itself, and most of these resources are linked directly to the city's long history as a railroad center.

Located at 40.5144, -78.3992 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Railroad museums in Pennsylvania, Buildings and structures in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Museums in Blair County, Pennsylvania, Reportedly haunted locations in Pennsylvania

War Governors' Conference

The Loyal War Governors' Conference was an important political event of the American Civil War. It was held at the Logan House Hotel in Altoona, Pennsylvania on September 24 and 25, 1862. Thirteen governors of Union states came together to discuss the war effort, state troop quotas, and the ultimate support of President Abraham Lincoln and his Emancipation Proclamation. The leaders also suggested the removal of General George B. McClellan as commander of the Army of the Potomac.

Located at 40.5149, -78.4021 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Political history of the American Civil War, American Civil War industrialists, Pennsylvania Railroad, People of Pennsylvania in the American Civil War, Pennsylvania in the American Civil War, U.S. states in the American Civil War

WMES-LP

WMES-LP is a religious (Catholic) radio station serving the Altoona, PA market. The station broadcasts current and previous Catholic masses and is strongly geared towards the Catholic religion.

Located at 40.518, -78.394 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Christian radio stations in the United States, Catholic radio stations, Low-power FM radio stations in Pennsylvania, Radio stations established in 1991

Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center

Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center is a vocational school that serves the area around Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Located at 40.5085, -78.3972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Vocational education in the United States, Altoona, Pennsylvania, Schools in Blair County, Pennsylvania

Altoona Alliance Church

Altoona Alliance Church is a mid-sized church associated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance located in Altoona, Pennsylvania Founded in 1891 by Rev. Frederick Senft, who would one day go on to become president of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Over the 119 years of its existence the Altoona Alliance Church has had 26 pastors and has been located in at least 17 different locations throughout the city. Currently the Altoona Alliance Church is led by Rev. Tim McGarvey.

Located at 40.5171, -78.4021 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Articles created via the Article Wizard, Christian and Missionary Alliance, Churches in Blair County, Pennsylvania, Buildings and structures in Altoona, Pennsylvania

Jaffa Shrine Center

The Jaffa Shrine Center is a 3,200-seat multipurpose arena located in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The current Shrine Center, headquarters to the Jaffa Shriners, was built in 1930, opening on September 25 of that year. It was the largest convention center in Blair County until the Blair County Convention Center was built. The Shrine Center building is a bilevel building measuring 216 feet by 206 feet .

Located at 40.507, -78.4098 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indoor arenas in the United States, Convention centers in Pennsylvania, Sports venues in Pennsylvania, Buildings and structures in Altoona, Pennsylvania

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