Sandy Hook
in Grant County of Wisconsin, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
42.543 and -90.610 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 42° 32' 35" and W -90° 36' 36"
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: 05:48 PM (Wednesday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:46 am and 8:11 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
This place on Wikipedia
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: 2024-05-08 08:04:21

Touring Sandy Hook

Sandy Hook in Grant County (Wisconsin) with it's 309 residents is a town located in United States about 753 mi (or 1,212 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital place.

Time in Sandy Hook is now 05:48 PM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Sandy Hook, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Dubuque Regional Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 18 km), South-West. 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: Dubuque, Galena, Lancaster, Maquoketa and Darlington. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 70 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 61%
Air Pressure 1005 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 77% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

14°C (56 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 9th of May 2024

15°C (60 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 10th of May 2024

18°C (64 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

HOTEL JULIEN DUBUQU

Address
4,3 mi
200 MAIN STREET
52001 Dubuque
United States

Time Information

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


Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown

Address
2,5 mi
1801 Greyhound Park Drive
52001 Dubuque
United States

Time Information

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


Quality Inn East Dubuque

Address
4,0 mi
7787 Timmerman Drive
61025 East Dubuque
United States

Time Information

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


Grand Harbor Resort And Waterpark

Address
4,0 mi
350 BELL ST
52001 DUBUQUE
United States

Time Information

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


Holiday Inn DUBUQUE/GALENA

Address
4,2 mi
450 Main Street
52001 DUBUQUE
United States

Time Information

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


Four Mounds Inn

Address
3,7 mi
4900 Peru Road
52001 Dubuque
United States

Time Information

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


DAYS INN DUBUQUE

Address
5,0 mi
1111 DODGE STREET
52003 Dubuque
United States

Time Information

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


Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

Address
6,5 mi
2090 South Park Court
52003 DUBUQUE
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.

2014 CP Holiday Train in Dubuque

Published: December 06, 2014
Length: 28:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: twinbros22

Happy Holidays! The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train came through the Dubuque area once again after taking a different route last season. This year, CP ran unit 2249, a rebuilt GP20C-ECO for...


May 16th, 1999 Dubuque, IA Supercell Thunderstorms

Published: October 17, 2013
Length: 50:43 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Scott McPartland

Not For Broadcast*- On this day we witnessed several supercell thunderstorms around the Dubuque, IA Metro, along with small hail. Note: This video is special to me as it was my first trip...


Elderly Housing, Dubuque, IA

Published: April 22, 2014
Length: 44:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: GVidProductions

http://mtpleasanthome.org Enjoy your retirement years! Mt. Pleasant Home offers the perfect solution to men and women who no longer want to live alone -- or cook -- or maintain a house. ...


Dubuque Archives On Film Vol I - Memories - Trailer

Published: November 18, 2014
Length: 15:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DubuqueArchives.com

If you like old time Dubuque, you will love this film. Assembled from private film collections this documentary spans from the 1920s to the 1970s showing a huge array of places and events...


Harlem Shake - Dubuque Iowa

Published: February 18, 2013
Length: 47:04 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Garrett Kartman

Harlem Shake straight from Dubuque IA, NSFW.


2014 Dubuque Fireworks

Published: July 04, 2014
Length: 17:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Benjamin Roethig


Dubuque Iowa Barge Drifting on Mississippi River

Published: May 31, 2012
Length: 36:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rob Cook

Watch as the crew of an upper Mississippi barge expertly navigates the sharp turn form the Canadien National train bridge toflow southward under the Julien Dubuque Bridge at Dubuque, Iowa.


Dubuque, Iowa Wikipedia travel guide video. Created by http://stupeflix.com

Published: March 22, 2010
Length: 07:32 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: wikistupeflixtravel

Create your own video on http://studio.stupeflix.com/?w=1 ! Saint Mary's Catholic Church. A summer street festival in Downtown Dubuque. The Dubuque County Courthouse in Downtown Dubuque.


2014 Canadian Pacific Holiday Train in Dubuque, Iowa

Published: December 06, 2014
Length: 10:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: alias3729

Arrival of the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train led by CP 2249, followed by a musical performance by country singer Kira Isabella on December 5, 2014.


Dubuque Fireworks timelapse

Published: July 09, 2014
Length: 30:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Digital Dubuque

Dubuque 4th of July Fireworks in 40 seconds.


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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.

Eagle Point Bridge

The Eagle Point Bridge was a very narrow two lane automobile bridge that connected urban Dubuque, Iowa and rural Grant County, Wisconsin. It was part of the US 61/US 151 route, and was a toll bridge. After the new Dubuque-Wisconsin Bridge was built in 1983, the Eagle Point Bridge was torn down. At the end, the toll was ten cents, both ways, collected on the Iowa side. The bridge was located about 900 feet south of Lock and Dam No.

Located at 42.537, -90.644 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Dubuque, Iowa, Transportation in Dubuque, Iowa, Bridges completed in 1902, Demolished bridges in the United States, U.S. Route 61, Road bridges in Iowa, Road bridges in Wisconsin, U.S. Route 51, Bridges on the U.S. Highway System

Dubuque–Wisconsin Bridge

The Dubuque–Wisconsin Bridge is a steel tied arch bridge connecting Dubuque, Iowa, with still largely rural Grant County, Wisconsin. It is an automobile bridge that traverses the Mississippi River. It is one of two automobile bridges in the Dubuque area. A railroad bridge is between them. The Julien Dubuque Bridge, the other automobile bridge, is located about three miles (5 km) south. The bridge is a four lane, limited access bridge. It is part of the US Highway 61/151 route.

Located at 42.5156, -90.6356 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Dubuque, Iowa, Transportation in Dubuque, Iowa, Bridges completed in 1983, Road bridges in Wisconsin, Bridges over the Mississippi River, Tied arch bridges, Buildings and structures in Grant County, Wisconsin, U.S. Route 61, Road bridges in Iowa, Bridges on the U.S. Highway System

KFXB-TV

KFXB-TV is a television station based out of Dubuque, Iowa. The channel transmits digitally on UHF channel 43. Currently the channel is an owned and operated affiliate of the Christian Television Network. KWWL, KCRG, KGAN, KFXA, and KFXB broadcast exclusively digitally, effective February 17, 2009.

Located at 42.519, -90.6194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Channel 40 virtual TV stations in the United States, Television channels and stations established in 1976, Media in Dubuque, Iowa, Television stations in Iowa, Channel 43 digital TV stations in the United States

Eagle Point Park

Eagle Point Park is a 164-acre public park located in the northeast corner of the city of Dubuque, Iowa, USA. Eagle Point is mostly situated on a bluff that overlooks the Mississippi River and the Dubuque Lock and Dam. The park is owned and operated by the city of Dubuque, Iowa. The property on which Eagle Point is located was acquired by the city in 1908 due to a donation by a local judge. The park was opened in 1909.

Located at 42.539, -90.65 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks in Dubuque, Iowa, Protected areas on the Mississippi River, Works Progress Administration in Iowa

Lock and Dam No. 11

General Zebulon Pike Lock and Dam No. 11 is a lock and dam located between Dubuque, Iowa and rural Grant County, Wisconsin, on the Upper Mississippi River. It was opened to navigation 14 September 1937. The movable portion of the dam is 1,478 feet long and consists of 13 tainter gates and three roller gates. The non-movable part is a 3,340 feet long non-overflow earthen dam that connects to the Wisconsin shore. The main lock is 110 feet wide by 600 feet long.

Located at 42.5403, -90.6442 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Transport infrastructure completed in 1937, Buildings and structures in Grant County, Wisconsin, Dams in Iowa, Dams in Wisconsin, Dams on the National Register of Historic Places in Iowa, Driftless Area, Buildings and structures in Dubuque County, Iowa, National Register of Historic Places in Dubuque County, Iowa, Historic districts in Iowa, Mississippi River locks, Transportation in Dubuque County, Iowa

KATF

KATF is a radio station broadcasting an Adult Contemporary format. Licensed to serve the Dubuque, Iowa, USA area, the station is currently owned by Radio Dubuque, Inc. , and features programming from Fox News Radio. Its transmitter is located across the Mississippi River from the northern part of downtown Dubuque in southwestern Grant County, Wisconsin. KATF formerly had the call letters KFMD. Includes Katfm in the morning with Mike Callaghan and Lisa Pierce, and afternoons with Josh Crowell.

Located at 42.5289, -90.6161 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in Iowa, Media in Dubuque, Iowa

KXGE

KXGE is a radio station broadcasting a mainstream rock format serving the Dubuque, Iowa, USA community. The station is owned by Cumulus Media and licensed to Cumulus Licensing, LLC. 102.3 at one time broadcast a country music format as KXKX ("Kix 102").

Located at 42.5411, -90.6128 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Iowa, Classic rock radio stations in the United States

WVRE

WVRE is a radio station broadcasting a Country music format. Licensed to Dickeyville, Wisconsin, USA, the station serves the Dubuque area. The station is currently owned by Radio Dubuque, Inc. and features programing from Fox News Radio.

Located at 42.5289, -90.6161 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Wisconsin, Country radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1991

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