Here are some interesting things about the lovely city of Winchester in northern Virginia:
- Winchester was founded in 1744 by Colonel James Wood and is the oldest city in the Commonwealth west of the Blue Ridge Mountains
- High-quality and diverse public education through four elementary schools, one middle school and one privately-endowed public high school
- Shenandoah University is located within the city limits, giving it a college town feel
- The Winchester Green Circle project, when completed, will provide safe facilities for bicyclists & pedestrians, connecting major destinations
- Attractions include Glen Burnie Historic House & Gardens/Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, and the Abrams Creek Wetlands Preserve
Old Town Winchester is home to over 35 charming places to eat, 60 retail shops, 2 theatres and several museums:
And more!
- Home to the annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival since 1924
- Vast Jim Barnett Park has a lake, arboretum and sports facilities
- Winchester Speedway is a 3/8 mile clay track that hosts touring series
- The Winchester Royals are part of the Valley Baseball League
- Winchester Medical Center is a regional referral center for more than 400,000 residents
- Companies based in Winchester include American Woodmark, Trex and Rubbermaid
- Federal agencies with operations in Winchester include FEMA, the FBI and Army Corps of Engineers
- Winchester Transit provides weekday transit for the city
- 1 hour to Dulles Airport, 1.5 hours to Regan National & Washington DC
- Close to I81 which runs to Pennsylvania, Roanoke and Tennesssee
We’ve recently made a great find of the Tropical Island Cafe which features delicious Jamaican food!
Want to see more neighboring towns in the community? Check out our pages for Leesburg, Purcellville, and Berryville.
Considering moving to Winchester? Take a look at available homes for sale.
