What BestPlaces Users Say about Winchester
Winchester, Virginia is a small city located in the northern part of the state. It has a population of around 28,000 people and is known for its historic downtown area and beautiful natural surroundings. Winchester has a diverse community and a strong sense of community pride. It is also home to several major employers and has a low cost of living compared to other cities in the region.
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According to user reviews on BestPlaces.net, Winchester, Virginia is praised for its small-town feel, friendly community, and affordable cost of living. Many reviewers also mentioned the city's historical charm and natural beauty as major draws. However, some pointed out issues with traffic and a lack of diversity. Overall, the majority of reviews spoke highly of living in Winchester and recommended it as a great place to call home.
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1. "Winchester is a charming and quaint city with friendly people and a strong community feel. I love the historic downtown area and the beautiful parks and nature trails. It's a great place to raise a family." - Jenny S.
2. "I've lived in Winchester for 10 years and it's been a wonderful experience. The cost of living is much lower than other cities in the area and there's always something to do. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful and welcoming community." - Tom M.
3. "I moved to Winchester for a job opportunity and have been disappointed. The traffic is terrible and the lack of diversity in the city is disheartening. I miss the cultural diversity of my previous city." - Lauren P.
4. "Winchester has a special charm that you won't find in other cities. The historic buildings and friendly locals make it feel like a tight-knit community. I've never regretted my decision to move here." - Mark T.
based on 17 ReviewsGet to know Winchester with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Winchester
top of virginia - 4/27/2009
quiet and clean little city about 1 1/2 hours from dc. diverse economy provides jobs for most people with
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Little ole Winchester no more... - 6/18/2008
Born and Raised in Winchester, I've seen it all! From the small quaint little town where kids played on the streets until dark, no fear of crime or violence. The simple living indeed, but no nightlife unless you were a child. I've seen the town run by "old money, and old families" no room for new and brighter..Apple Blossom was huge as a child, now it's only a pain...no decent floats, no decent bands...same old politics, same old faces...please how many times do Winchester folk need to see Lenny M????? Who cares!
Winchester needs new blood and new life, stop building the homes, stop building malls and shopping..traffic is so bad, for such a small town.. There isn't any room left! Beautiful stone homes, orchards, farms torn down to make room for more houses, more traffic and more malls and shopping..With the unnecessary growth, came more costs to the citizens.
Did anyone care to ask the people who have lived here all their life what they wanted?? Nope...
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Pleasant city nestled in pretty countryside but no - 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
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it's okay - 3/25/2006
Winchester is not a bad town. It is growing like crazy. Our house value has doubled in the almost-five years that we've lived here. Apple orchards are being felled right and left to make room for cookie cutter subdivisions and retails chains are moving in. So the shopping is better than it was. I still have to go to Leesburg an hour away to do to what I would consider any "real" shopping. However, my children ride their bikes to friends' houses without fear and crime is extremely low. As my children get older though, I do wonder what they will do for entertainment. There isn't a lot going on here if you're a kid over 12. It's 75 miles to DC to see the museums over there. That can be as quick as an hour and half or as long as 2 1/2 hours depending on traffic. And even though we abut a lot of mountains around here, there are precious few trailheads within an hour. So depending on your perspective, this isn't a bad town to raise a family in. However, we are looking to move in the next
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it's just okay... - 3/24/2006
Things are, indeed, changing rapidly here in Winchester. Our home price has doubled in 5 years, more restaurants and retail businesses are moving in and cookie cutter, over-priced subdivisions are replacing the apple orchards everywhere you look. More shopping and eating options are nice, but they are all chains. Who needs another Olive Garden?? I have to drive an hour east to Leesburg to find what I would consider "real" shopping. The downtown pedestrian mall is pretty sad and empty, but it's quaint. Schools are good with lots of parent involvement, but there is very little for the kids to do. It can take anywhere from 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours to get to DC to hit the museums depending on the traffic. It's not bad overall,but we are looking to move.
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Winchester's going down hill - 3/22/2006
Housing prices are through the roof because of the DC rat race moving in, the elected officials are clueless about how the infastructure needs to be upgraded to accomadate for this influx, all in all it's a dirty little sh!thole town that only the rich can afford to live in and are too stupid to realize they could live somewhere better than
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