Wise
in Wise County of Virginia, United States

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.976 and -82.576 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 58' 33" and W -82° 34' 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: 12:17 PM (Friday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:39 am and 8:15 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-28.193 and 114.262 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Gregory
References
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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: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Explore Wise

Wise in Wise County (Virginia) with it's 3,119 inhabitants is a city in United States about 330 mi (or 530 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital.

Local time in Wise is now 12:17 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Wise, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Tri Cities Regional Tn Va Airport in a distance of 36 mi (or 58 km), South. 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 96 mi (or 154 km), South. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Norton, Clintwood, Whitesburg, Gate City and Lebanon. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 66 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 58%
Air Pressure 1023 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 80% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Friday, 26th of April 2024

21°C (70 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

23°C (73 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

25°C (77 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

ZZ-DELETE-INN AT WISE

Address
0,3 mi
110 EAST MAIN STREET
24293 WISE
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn NORTON

Address
4,5 mi
1051 Park Ave. Sw
24273 NORTON
United States

Time Information

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


Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

Address
3,1 mi
551 Highway 58 E
24273 Norton
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BEST WESTERN OF WISE

Address
1,1 mi
124 WOODLAND DRIVE
24293 Wise
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SUPER 8 NORTON VA

Address
3,2 mi
425 WHARTON LANE
24273 Norton
United States

Time Information

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


DAYS INN NORTON

Address
3,3 mi
375 WHARTON LANE
24273 Norton
United States

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

Fireworks Norton, VA

Published: July 05, 2012
Length: 14:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: brittnm1701

This video was uploaded from an Android phone.


Violin Interlude #5

Published: June 18, 2013
Length: 44:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: John Randall

These young men played some songs for us in Norton, Virginia.


Game Day at North 40 Airsoft

Published: December 01, 2013
Length: 32:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jack Flanary

Short ad made by one of our awesome players.


I Love MOM - Wise VA 2014

Published: August 08, 2014
Length: 20:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Beth Vann-Turnbull

Mission of Mercy Project in Wise, VA - July 18-20, 2014.


UVa-Wise Thoughts & Talk

Published: October 24, 2012
Length: 44:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Keith Fowlkes

A non-partisan discussion on politics and economics in the U.S. and abroad from The University of Virginia's College at Wise. Thoughts & Talk is hosted by Garrett Sheldon, Professor of Political...


Lebanon vs. Gate City (2009) Playoffs - Pt. 1

Published: November 29, 2009
Length: 13:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: dwtcvc

The Lebanon Pioneers and the Gate City Blue Devils travelled to Wise, Virginia on November 28, 2009 to play in the Region D Division 2 Championship game. Lebanon came into the game with a...


Lebanon vs. Gate City (2009) Playoffs - Pt. 2

Published: November 29, 2009
Length: 15:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: dwtcvc

The Lebanon Pioneers and the Gate City Blue Devils travelled to Wise, Virginia on November 28, 2009 to play in the Region D Division 2 Championship game. Lebanon came into the game with a...


Snow in Southwest Virginia (Wise County) Scary

Published: January 30, 2014
Length: 30:17 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: April Taylor

This is the snow in southwest Virginia (Wise, VA to be exact) !!! Our snow wasn't compacted as well as it should have been, but we got the same results. Snow should not turn black and let...


Piano Break 2 at UVA Wise Chapel of All Faiths.

Published: November 01, 2013
Length: 31:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jessee Hartsock

via YouTube Capture.


J. I. Burton vs. Clintwood (2009) Playoffs - Pt. 1

Published: January 05, 2010
Length: 55:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: dwtcvc

The J. I. Burton Raiders and the Clintwood Greenwave travelled to Wise, Virginia on November 28, 2009 to play in the Region D, Division 1 Championship game. The Raiders pulled out a 21-14 victory.


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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.

University of Virginia's College at Wise

The University of Virginia's College at Wise (also known as UVa-Wise, or University of Virginia at Wise) is the liberal arts college of the University of Virginia, and a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges, located in Wise, Virginia, United States. It is the only branch of the University of Virginia, and the westernmost public college in Virginia.

Located at 36.9725, -82.5561 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Virginia, University of Virginia, Public universities, American Association of State Colleges and Universities, Mid-South Conference, Wise, Virginia, Education in Wise County, Virginia, University of Virginia schools, Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Buildings and structures in Wise County, Virginia, Visitor attractions in Wise County, Virginia

J. J. Kelly High School

J. J. Kelly High School is a former public high school in Wise, Virginia. The school was opened in 1953. It was part of the Wise County Public Schools system. It was named after a former county school board superintendent, Dr. J. J. Kelly, Jr. The enrollment in 2005 was 504 students and employed 41 teachers. The mascot for J. J. Kelly High School was the Indian. The school's colors were red and white.

Located at 36.9856, -82.5769 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Public high schools in Virginia, Schools in Wise County, Virginia, Educational institutions established in 1953, Wise, Virginia, Schools accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Wise County Courthouse (Virginia)

The Wise County Courthouse is located at 206 East Main Street in downtown Wise, Virginia. As well as being home to Wise County's judicial system, it also serves as the chief administrative building for the county. It was built in 1896 to replace a much smaller court building. The original courthouse was completed in 1858, two years after the formation of Wise County, but was destroyed by Union troops during the Civil War in 1864.

Located at 36.977, -82.5797 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
County courthouses in Virginia, National Register of Historic Places in Wise County, Virginia, Wise, Virginia, Buildings and structures in Wise County, Virginia, Frank Pierce Milburn buildings, Courthouses on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia, Government buildings completed in 1896, Clock towers in the United States

WNVA-FM

WNVA-FM is a Full Service/Adult Contemporary formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Norton, Virginia, serving Southwest Virginia and Eastern Kentucky. WNVA is owned and operated by Radio-Wise, Inc.

Located at 36.9661, -82.5881 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Virginia, Wise County, Virginia, Radio stations established in 1955, Adult contemporary radio stations in the United States

WNVA (AM)

WNVA is a Sports formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Norton, Virginia, serving Norton and Wise County, Virginia. WNVA is owned and operated by Radio-Wise, Inc.

Located at 36.9661, -82.5881 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Virginia, ESPN Radio stations, Wise County, Virginia, Radio stations established in 1946, 1946 establishments in the United States

Carl Smith Stadium

Beaty–Richmond Field at Carl Smith Stadium is a 3,086-capacity stadium in Wise, Virginia used mostly by the UVa. Wise Highland Cavaliers football team. The stadium is named for Carl Smith, a Wise native who donated large sums of money to the University system, and the field is named for Lelia Maude Beaty Richmond, another Wise native who was a supporter of the school.

Located at 36.9749, -82.5644 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues completed in 1999, College football venues, Wise, Virginia, Sports venues in Virginia

CAV-TV

CAV-TV, also known as "Cavalier TV," is the official student news broadcast of the University of Virginia, Virginia, USA, which airs on the campus of the University of Virginia's College at Wise.

Located at 36.9725, -82.5561 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University of Virginia, Public universities, Wise, Virginia, Wise County, Virginia

Central High School (Wise, Virginia)

Central High School is a public high school in Wise, Virginia. The building was first opened in 1953 as J. J. Kelly High School. It is part of the Wise County Public Schools system. It is a consolidated school, created by merging J. J. Kelly High with Pound High School in 2011. The mascot for Central is the Warrior. The school's colors are red, silver, black, and white.

Located at 36.9856, -82.5769 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Public high schools in Virginia, Schools in Wise County, Virginia, Educational institutions established in 2011, Wise, Virginia

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Big Glades, Wise Court House, Gladeville, Gladesville Court House, Wise, LNP, Вајз