An Introduction To The Williamsburg Virginia Area

Williamsburg is located in the Peninsula area ofWilliamsburg hosts a number of fine dining
Southeastern Virginia with a population of about tenrestaurants, especially in the downtown historic area.
thousand residents... of which half are collegeYou can dine in a colonial setting at one of the old
students from The College of William and Mary. A"taverns" such as the Kings Arms and Christiana
small town by any stretch, but is growing with newCampbells or go for seafood at Berretts in the
businesses, retail and a residential real estate boomdowntown area. The Trellis is also known for its fine
over the past 5 years. The Quality of life here iscuisine and charming atmosphere. There are also the
unsurpassable. The ares is surrounded by three majorlocal hot spots downtown near the college such as
bodies of water, the James River, The York RiverPauls Deli, the College Delly and the Greneleafe cafe,
and the Chickahominy River. Known as "The Historicall fine places to have a casual dining experience.
Triangle" for its access to Jamestown, WilliamsburgWilliamsburg is a very family friendly destination for
and Yorktown of which huge historical significance isboth tourists, residents and future residents.
attributed.The schools in the area are some of the finest in the
The largest county in the Greater Williamsburg area isState with excellent scholastic and sports programs.
James City County which hosts about sixty thousandThis is a small town with a number of retirees,
residents. James City is vastly becoming one of thefamilies and young college students.
fastest growing counties in the state of Virginia. AThe real estate in the Williamsburg Virginia area is
majority of the businesses in the area area arevery affordable as opposed to some areas of the
located here as well as schools, government andNortheast and Mid Atlantic. The weather is temperate
other entities.most of the year and the Fall is a fantastic time to
The Williamsburg Virginia area in rich in history andvisit and enjoy the outdoors. This is attractive to the
culture. Settled in 1603... the Jamestown settlement isNortheast/Mid Atlantic retiree as well as a very tax
the oldest of American settlements. The College offriendly area. The recent Northeast/Mid Atlantic
William and Mary is nestled in the quiet streets of theretiree will find it very cost effective to live in the
City of Williamsburg. Established in 1607 The Collegearea.
of William and Mary hosts some of the brightestIf a recent visitor would like to do some research on
young students as well as a quality staff ofthe real estate possibilities in the Greater Williamsburg
instructors. William and Mary has the reputation ofarea, they can go right to the internet. Most Realtors
being one of the finest state schools in Virginia.have web sites with direct links to the local Multiple
Tourism in the Williamsburg area is robust includingListing Service as well as school info, weather, daily
the Historic District featuring Merchants Square forlife and other helpful links to help the curious searcher.
the serious shopper. Busch Gardens Williamsburg forThese real estate sites can be a portal to the many
all the rides and attractions one could hope for asdifferent areas, neighborhoods and subdivisions within
well as Water Country USA and many otherthe Greater Williamsburg area. One can view photos,
attractions. Don't forget the Jamestown Settlementvirtual tours and other detailed information about the
for the history buff in your family.real estate in the area.