Narrows
in Roanoke County of Virginia, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.205 and -79.959 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 12' 19" and W -79° 57' 32"
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: 11:16 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:20 am and 8:12 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: 2024-05-04 08:22:41

Touring Narrows

Narrows in Roanoke County (Virginia) with it's 2,171 residents is a town located in United States about 197 mi (or 317 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital place.

Time in Narrows is now 11:16 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 11 airports nearby Narrows, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Roanoke Regional Woodrum Field in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), North. 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 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: Roanoke, Salem, Rocky Mount, Fincastle and New Castle. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 56 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Chance of rainfall 11%
Air Humidity 98%
Air Pressure 1021 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

15°C (58 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Moderate rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

21°C (69 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Light rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

28°C (83 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel Roanoke - Conference Center Curio Collection by Hilton

Address
4,9 mi
110 Shenandoah Avenue
24016 Roanoke
United States

Time Information

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


Hilton Garden Inn Roanoke

Address
1,5 mi
4500 South Peak Blvd.
24018 Roanoke
United States

Time Information

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


Hampton Inn - Suites - Roanoke-Downtown VA

Address
4,6 mi
27 Church Avenue SE
24011 Roanoke
United States

Time Information

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


Hampton Inn Salem East - Electric Road

Address
5,8 mi
1886 Electric Road
24153 Salem
United States

Time Information

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


Holiday Inn Express ROANOKE-CIVIC CENTER

Address
5,4 mi
815 Gainsboro Road
24016 ROANOKE
United States

Time Information

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


Country Inn and Suites by Radisson Fredericksburg

Address
3,6 mi
656 WARRENTON ROAD
VA 22406 Fredericksburg
United States

Time Information

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


Comfort Suites Inn at Ridgewood Farm

Address
5,8 mi
2898 Keagy Rd.
24153 Salem
United States

Time Information

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


Holiday Inn ROANOKE-TANGLEWOOD-RT 419&I581

Address
2,0 mi
4468 Starkey Rd.
24018 ROANOKE
United States

Time Information

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


Affordable Corporate Suites of Overland Drive

Address
1,5 mi
5119 Overland Dr
24018 Roanoke
United States

Time Information

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


Colony House Motor Lodge

Address
2,2 mi
3560 Franklin Rd. SW
24014 Roanoke
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.

NASA STEM Workshop at Virginia Western Community College

Published: November 20, 2013
Length: 04:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Virginia Western Community College

On November 19, 2013, Virginia Western Community College and NASA hosted a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) workshop for middle and high school counselors from the region.


Happy Escalator Monday! From the Beautiful Tanglewood Mall

Published: June 04, 2012
Length: 38:25 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: DieselDucy

(with Cannycart) These Schindler Haughton Escalators are absolutely BEAUTIFUL Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dieselducy Website: http://www.dieselducy.com Google+: ...


A tale of 2 Kids and 1 big Dover elevator

Published: June 28, 2010
Length: 58:41 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: DieselDucy

This was fun :) starring http://www.youtube.com/user/TheLilRubix1 and http://www.youtube.com/user/22408aaron please sub their channels. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dieselducy...


Antique Imperial Hydraulic Elevator @ Sentinel Office Centre Roanoke VA

Published: November 26, 2008
Length: 10:46 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: DieselDucy

This is the elevator at the Sentinel Office Centre in Roanoke VA. It is a VERY nice antique elevator but it is one of the smallest I have seen here in the states that was not LULA. the capacity...


Dover Hydraulic Elevator @ Roanoke County Administration Building Roanoke VA

Published: February 18, 2009
Length: 53:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DieselDucy

This is the elevator at the Roanoke County Administration Center in Roanoke VA. It is a dover. Notice how the red was not put in this floor indicator. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dieselducy...


Dover Hydraulic service elevator @ Tanglewood Mall Loading Dock Roanoke VA

Published: August 10, 2009
Length: 47:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DieselDucy

This is the service elevator in the Tanglewood mall back by the loading dock. It is a vintage Dover elevator from the 1970s Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dieselducy Website: http://www.dieseld...


Santa Hug

Published: December 08, 2011
Length: 45:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Chris Phelan

This video was uploaded from an Android phone.


Dover Hydraulic Elevator at Belk Tanglewood Mall Roanoke VA

Published: September 11, 2008
Length: 45:26 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: DieselDucy

This is an old dover, installed in the 1970s at the Belk tanglewood mall Roanoke. Notice no braile or phone. but it is in pristine condition. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dieselducy Website:...


Otis (shenandoah) hydraulic elevator @ Tanglewood West

Published: November 04, 2008
Length: 21:27 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: DieselDucy

This is at an office Building in Roanoke VA. it was originally an otis but modernized by shenandoah which appears to be epco fixtures Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dieselducy Website:...


Upcoming content 1 9 14 - Killzone 4 gameplay

Published: January 09, 2014
Length: 08:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kevfactor

quick update for the channel using some killzone 4 footage.


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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.

Virginia Western Community College

Virginia Western Community College (VWCC) is a two-year public college located on a 70 acre campus in the Franklin-Colonial neighborhood of Roanoke, Virginia, United States. It is the third-largest college in the Virginia Community College System.

Located at 37.247, -79.974 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Two-year colleges in the United States, Virginia Community College System, Universities and colleges in Virginia, Education in Roanoke, Virginia, Educational institutions established in 1966, Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Tanglewood Mall

Tanglewood Mall is a shopping mall in southwest Roanoke County, Virginia. It originally opened for business in 1973. The mall is currently managed by Urban Retail Properties. Tanglewood was approaching "dead mall" status at one point, but appears to be on the road to recovery with extensive renovations. The mall has the advantage of being located near some of the most affluent areas of Roanoke County and the city of Roanoke.

Located at 37.229, -79.977 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Shopping malls in Virginia, Buildings and structures in Roanoke County, Virginia, Shopping malls established in 1973

Cave Spring High School (Roanoke, Virginia)

Cave Spring High School is a public secondary school in Roanoke, Virginia. It is under the jurisdiction of Roanoke County Public Schools. Cave Spring is one of two high schools that serve southwest Roanoke County and one of five high schools that serve the Roanoke County school district. Cave Spring High School was also named as the #1 public high school in the Roanoke Valley by the Roanoker magazine in 2009 for academic performance.

Located at 37.2134, -80.0007 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public high schools in Virginia, Educational institutions established in 1956, Schools in Roanoke, Virginia

North Cross School

North Cross School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school in Roanoke, VA that serves children from age three through twelfth grade. The school was founded in 1944 in Salem, VA and is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. The headmaster is Christian J. Proctor, Ph.D. He was appointed in 2011.

Located at 37.2258, -80.0004 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Roanoke County, Virginia, Private high schools in Virginia, Educational institutions established in 1941, Private middle schools in Virginia, Private elementary schools in Virginia

Roanoke Mountain

Roanoke Mountain is a mountain in Virginia. It is located two miles south of the Roanoke River and one mile east of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The summit of Roanoke Mountain may be reached by a one-way loop road which branches off the Blue Ridge Parkway. There are two overlooks on the summit ridge with excellent views to the west over Roanoke city and to the north. There is a geologically puzzling crater-like formation near the east end of the summit ridge.

Located at 37.2094, -79.9353 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Roanoke County, Virginia, Mountains of Virginia