Pleasant city nestled in pretty countryside but no
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1/1/2008
Winchester is an old town whose colonial roots are visible along the pedestrian mall downtown. Away from the charming downtown, the major streets are dominated by characterless yet convenient franchise businesses. That Olive Garden is the busiest restaurant in town tells you a lot about the dining scene here. The only authentic ethnic eats are to be found at deliciously Indian Sona's and cheap yet tasty Salvadoran Sweet Sunset.
There is a growing Hispanic population, but hardly any Asians. Most Christian religious groups are represented, and there are two Korean-language worship services housed in local churches. A tiny unmarked building in the south end of town functions as a mosque. Buddhists or practitioners of Buddhist meditation will have to commute elsewhere.
Winchester is a family town, and there isn't much of a nightlife. Most downtown businesses close up by 6, and the streets feel deserted.
As long as you are content to live in ordinary middle America, you'll be quite happy here. Most folks are friendly and unpretentious. You'll like your neighbors, and your kids will like the schools.
Patricia | Winchester, VA