Haymarket, VA has a lot to offer its visitors and residents alike. Known for its vibrant culture, charming atmosphere and wide range of activities, Haymarket is one of the most popular destinations in Northern Virginia. From its numerous parks and outdoor recreation areas, to its historic sites and shopping centers, there is something for everyone in Haymarket. Visitors have praised the town’s friendly atmosphere as well as the wide array of attractions available in the area. Popular attractions include The Bull Run Regional Park, Manassas National Battlefield Park, Liberia Plantation House and much more. Residents of Haymarket can also enjoy fine dining options, great nightlife and a variety of special events that take place throughout the year. With so much to do and see, it is no wonder why this small town has earned such positive reviews from both visitors and locals alike!
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Low Crime Area - 9/29/2008
We have lived in Haymarket, VA for over 30 years and feel as comfortable with safety and our general well being as we did the day we moved from the city to the burbs. Even though the city is catching up to Haymarket, the atmospherics of the area and our individual safety concerns are still attractive elements. We now live in a retirement community +55, in Haymarket, VA and feel as good about it as
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Booming area - 6/25/2008
I've lived all over the country (CA, SC, RI, WI, etc) but have settled in Haymarket for the last 20 years. Raised my family here. The place is booming, unlike I've ever seen. Our small-town atmosphere has nearly disappeared.
The schools are GREAT, however, and I firmly believe this is the place to get the best education. The county is rated as one of the "best for the money" districts. The opportunities for students are always growing; nearly every school has some sort of specialty -- IT programs, IB, Cambridge, foreign language, etc -- and students can self-select the program they want.
Houses are expensive in the new neighborhoods, but the older and smaller communities still have the small-town feel. Many of the town's new-comers are a bit stuffy, but people in our neighborhood still wave as they drive down the street.
Although there isn't a ton for kids to do besides their sports teams (and there are TONS of those), you can always find something within a
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Going Broke - 6/12/2007
I was born in Tennessee, grew up in Pennsylvania and went to college in Iowa. Cost of living is the most expensive, homes are outrageously expensive and the people are in my experience very rude. With it being such a melting pot area this area brings lots of different types of people, most of which work in the DC area. If you are looking for a friendly area with lots to do you'll only get 1/2 of that here -plenty to do within a 30 minute drive, but bring a friend cause you wont make one around
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