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What BestPlaces Users Say about Williamsburg
Williamsburg, located in the state of Virginia, is a charming city that is known for its historic landmarks and beautiful landscapes. It is a popular destination for tourists and also a desirable place to live for many people. To get a better understanding of what it's like to reside in Williamsburg, let's take a look at some user reviews from the website BestPlaces.net.
According to Ann (2019), Williamsburg offers a great quality of life with its abundance of outdoor activities and friendly community. She says, "Living in Williamsburg has been a dream come true. The city has a perfect balance of nature and modern amenities. The people here are warm and welcoming, making it easy to feel at home."
Another user, John (2020), highlights the city's rich history and its impact on the overall atmosphere of Williamsburg. He shares, "What I love most about Williamsburg is its historical charm. Every corner of this city reminds you of its significant past. It's fascinating to live in a place that has been a witness to so much history."
However, not all reviews are positive. Rebecca (2018) mentions the high cost of living in Williamsburg as a major downside. She explains, "I moved to Williamsburg a few years ago, and while I love the city, the cost of living is quite high. Rent prices and property taxes are significantly high, which can be challenging for young professionals."
On the other hand, Steven (2020) disagrees with Rebecca and argues that the cost of living is worth it for the quality of life in Williamsburg. He states, "Yes, living in Williamsburg is expensive, but the quality of life you get in return is worth every penny. The city is safe, clean, and has excellent schools. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else."
In conclusion, from these user reviews, it can be seen that Williamsburg has a lot to offer in terms of a great community, rich history, and quality of life. However, the cost of living may be a concern for some individuals. Overall, it appears that many people are happy and satisfied with their decision to live in this charming city in Virginia.
based on 15 ReviewsGet to know Williamsburg with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Williamsburg
Nice place to visit and live - 7/3/2006
Williamsburg is a growing community. It has a mild winter, lovely fall, gorgeous spring and hot/humid summer. People feel safe here although some crime does exist. The schools are good and there is a lot to do. There are many pretty places to walk or drive and there are lots of wholesome community activities particularly at the holidays. The cost of housing is high compared to the relatively low
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It's Fantastic! - 6/7/2006
I'm sorry the last person to write here did so because I think he missed the entire point of Williamsburg. Where else can you find tree lined streets, lovely homes, and neighborhood pride in this day and age?
There are so many choices of entertainment to take advantage of and my weekly calendar can easily be filled. Concerts and plays at the Kimbell, movies at New Town, and if he really lived here for 8 years he would tell you that locals rarely eat on Rt60 during the summer. That's for tourists. While we welcome you, we try not to get into that mix too much ourselves and prefer to patronize our local (not chain) restaurants scatterred throughout Williamsburg/James City and York county.
Having family and friends visit is the best! Where else can you live and have 3 major amusement/water parks, shopping, and also all the historic sites within minutes of your home?
If it's congestion and stop lights you miss, head to Norfolk or Richmond they
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Not a fun place - 12/1/2005
Nice place to visit, wouldn't want to live there. Although I have for nearly 8 years. Dining here is horrible, the local restaurants don't have a good service attitude, nor a good food attitude. Mediocre is the best you get. Even the chains are not that good. The weather here is unbearably humid from May to October. There may be a few weeks in there that dry out, but overall very, very sticky. Too many cloudy days, in a row. Average says 212 sunny days, feels like 20. Housing is atrocious. Look at the average house price and you will faint. Retirees love it here, two people in an oversized energy sucking monstrosity. No affordable housing for the working folks who actually work here. Sure, great place for kids until they're teenagers, but then nothing to do, bus system slow, unpredictable, no covered bus stops. Too many have's and have not's, no real middle class. Colonial Williamsburg is dying; overpriced, fewer services, recreated history. Colonial not at all interested in
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Life here - 6/26/2005
Williamsburg is a small, conservative town with a high upper-class population. It is a good place to raise children, yes, but once they get into high school, they get bored of the small town vibe with nothing to do and thus, some of them DO turn to drugs. A surprising number of kids have overdosed. Parents have to realize that here, without anywhere to go but a 24/7 WalMart, kids are going to get restless.
It is a pretty area and pleasant to visit. However, for those of us living here, the changes and accomodations made for tourists are quite staggering; shopping malls keep sprouting per year with even more housing developments following. Pretty soon, there won't be any room left for the townies or for the new people moving in. Lots of deer accidents,
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