Madison Heights
in Amherst County of Virginia, United States
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Lynchburg Regional Preston Glenn Field (8 mi) - Roanoke Regional Woodrum Field (47 mi)
- Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (59 mi)
- Danville Regional Airport (60 mi)
- Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (61 mi)
- Richmond International Airport (99 mi)
- Piedmont Triad International Airport (103 mi)
- Smith Reynolds Airport (108 mi)
- Raleigh Durham International Airport (109 mi)
- Washington Dulles International Airport (138 mi)
- Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville (Unesco heritage, 98 mi)
- Boonsboro Country Club (Golf course, 2 mi)
- Cedar Hills Golf Club (Golf course, 2 mi)
- Oakwood Country Club (Golf course, 4 mi)
- Colonial Hills Golf Club (Golf course, 10 mi)
- Ivy Hill Golf Club (Golf course, 10 mi)
- London Downs Golf Club (Golf course, 10 mi)
- Poplar Forest Golf Course (Golf course, 10 mi)
- Twin Lakes Golf Club (Golf course, 16 mi)
- Winton Country Club (Golf course, 16 mi)
- Falling River Country Club (Golf course, 17 mi)
- Chimney Rock (Silver Peak) Parking Overlook (observation point, (24 mi)
- James River Parking Overlook (observation point, (16 mi)
- Otter Lake Parking Overlook (observation point, (15 mi)
- Otter Lake Parking Area (observation point, (16 mi)
- Burch's Hill Overlook (observation point, (22 mi)
- Battery Creek Overlook (observation point, (18 mi)
- Petites Gap Overlook (observation point, (20 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 37.431 and -79.123 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 37° 25' 51" and W -79° 7' 23"
- 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: 09:57 PM (Sunday)
- Timezone: America/New_York
- UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:23 am and 8:04 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.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-04-28 08:22:10
Delve into Madison Heights
Madison Heights in Amherst County (Virginia) with it's 11,285 habitants is a city located in United States about 152 mi (or 244 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.
Current time in Madison Heights is now 09:57 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 10 airports closer to Madison Heights, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Lynchburg Regional Preston Glenn Field in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 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 Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville in a distance of 98 mi (or 158 km), North-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 7 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: Lynchburg, Rustburg, Amherst, Appomattox and Buena Vista. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 82 °F
| Morning Temperature | 14°C / 57 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 24°C / 75 °F |
| Night Temperature | 16°C / 60 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 39% |
| Air Pressure | 1018 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North-East |
| Cloud Conditions | Clear sky, covering 5% of sky |
| General Conditions | Sky is clear |
Monday, 29th of April 2024
27°C (80 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.
Tuesday, 30th of April 2024
28°C (82 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.
Wednesday, 1st of May 2024
27°C (81 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.
Hotels and Places to Stay
ACORN HILL LODGE
The Virginian Lynchburg Curio Collection by Hilton
Hilton Garden Inn Lynchburg
Fairfield Inn & Suites Lynchburg Liberty University
Quality Inn Lynchburg
Holiday Inn Express LYNCHBURG
KIRKLEY HOTEL
La Quinta Inn and Suites Lynchburg at Liberty Univ.
Courtyard Lynchburg
Winridge Manor Bed and Breakfast
Videos from this area
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Hotel Room Tour: Craddock Terry Hotel Lynchburg
This used to be a shoe factory. Enjoy as we get to tour a hotel room. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dieselducy Website: http://www.dieselducy.com Google+: http://www.google.com/+dieselducy...
Lynchburg History
This is a very short video of just some of the pictures I took on my recent trip in Lynchburg. Have a Question or a Comment you would like for me to answer. Please comment in the Comment section...
Otis (southern) traction elevator @ Suntrust in Lynchburg va
this was originally a Southern elevator however it was modernized by otis. it is a VERY smooth traction elevator. barely even tell its moving. here is a pic of the building http://flickr.com/photo...
Southern Hydraulic Elevator @ Appalachian Building Lynchburg VA
this is the elevator at the appalachian building. floors 3 and 4 were locked out. here is a pic of the building. http://flickr.com/photos/dieselducy/3216960328/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/...
Southern Hydraulic Elevator @ Scott & Stringfellow building Lynchburg va
this is the elevator at the Scott and Stringfellow building in lynchburg. it is a very nice hydraulic elevator. i like southern elevators here is a pic of the building http://flickr.com/photos/die...
Bathroom Tour: Kohler Toilet Craddock Terry Hotel Lynchburg VA
For a fancy hotel I was not too impressed with this bathroom. http://www.facebook.com/commodes.
Southern Traction Elevator @ 916 Main St Lynchburg Virginia
this is a vintage southern elevator!! in very good shape. the floor indicator is similar to my alderson floor indicator. here is a pic of the building http://flickr.com/photos/dieselducy/321469065...
Madison Heights Wins Again
Worldseries mhyba.
2229 Cedar Gate Rd, Madison Heights, Virginia, 24572, MLS# 517313
15 min to Pkwy, walking dist to ELON ELEMENTARY. BRING YOUR BOAT, TACKLE, and a picnic basket to enjoy Monacan Park 5 min down the road. Park your car under the carport and be welcomed ...
MHYBA Madison Heights Wins
Madison Heights Defeats Arkansas 2007 Dixie Youth World Series.
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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.
Madison Heights, Virginia
Madison Heights is a census-designated place (CDP) in Amherst County, Virginia, United States. The population was 11,285 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Carter Glass Memorial Bridge
Carter Glass Memorial Bridge crosses the James River between the independent city of Lynchburg and Amherst County, Virginia. It carries the Lynchburg Bypass of U.S. Route 29, a major north-south arterial highway in the region. The bridge was named in 1949 in honor of former U.S. Senator Carter Glass (1858–1946) of Lynchburg.
WRMV-LP
WRMV-LP is a Positive Country formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Madison Heights, Virginia. While WRMV-LP is a low-powered station, its signal can be heard throughout all of neighboring Lynchburg, giving the station a potential 72,000 listeners. WRMV-LP is owned and operated by Fellowship Community Church and Christian Schools.
WVGM
WVGM is a Sports Radio formatted broadcast radio station affiliated with ESPN Radio. WVGM is licensed to Lynchburg, Virginia, serving the Metro Lynchburg area. WVGM is owned and operated by 3 Daughters Media.
WLNI
WLNI is a News/Talk/Sports formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Lynchburg, Virginia, serving Metro Lynchburg. WLNI is owned and operated by Centennial Broadcasting.
WBRG
WBRG is a News/talk/sports formatted broadcast radio station licensed to and serving Lynchburg, Virginia. WBRG is owned and operated by Tri-County Broadcasting, Inc. (Virginia). In early 2008, WBRG started broadcasting on FM, on translator W283AZ 104.5FM.
Edward Steptoe
Edward Jenner Steptoe (November 7, 1815 - April 1, 1865) was an officer in the United States Army who served in the Mexican-American War and the Indian Wars. He is primarily remembered for his defeat at the Battle of Pine Creek during the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene-Paloos War. It was at Pine Creek where Steptoe and 164 men were ambushed by over 1000 Indian warriors. The battle, and the subsequent (successful) retreat, is also known as "the Steptoe Disaster."
John Lynch Memorial Bridge
The John Lynch Memorial Bridge crosses the James River as a link between Madison Heights, Virginia and downtown Lynchburg, Virginia. Prior to the construction of the Carter Glass Memorial Bridge, the John Lynch Memorial Bridge was the only bridge connecting the two areas.
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