The Aviary
historic site
- Inscription
- THE AVIARY | THIS RARE 18-SIDED BUILDING WAS DESIGNED BY LYNCHBURG ARCHITECTS FRYE AND CHESTERMAN AND OPENED IN 1902 AS THE GIFT OF RANDOLPH GUGGENHEIMER. THE AVIARY NAME WAS CHOSEN AS IT WAS ORIGINALLY HOME TO EXOTIC BIRDS AND WILDLIFE WHICH...
- 14.9 mi off the Blue Ridge ParkwayNational
- 18.8 mi off the Lee's Retreat
Overlooks nearby
- Terrapin Mountain Overlook · 19 mi
- Thunder Ridge Overlook · 20 mi
- Apple Orchard Mountain Overlook · 20 mi
- Arnold Valley Overlook · 21 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:21 | 18:54 | 19:29 |
| June solstice | 05:57 | 20:03 | 20:41 |
| September equinox | 07:05 | 18:41 | 19:15 |
| December solstice | 07:28 | 16:22 | 17:03 |
Local time (America/New_York).
37.40253, -79.16273
Elevation 227 m (modelled from terrain)