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3 Places Visit if You Plan to Move to Williamsburg, Va.

So you want to move to Williamsburg, Va.? Then you should know it like a local. To do that, you must be able to tell people you've been at least these three places. Note that we said at least. That doesn't mean they're the only places you must visit to truly become a Williamsburg resident. But if you plan to move to Williamsburg,Va., these three places are a good place to start to give yourself a feel for your new home.

1. Colonial Williamsburg.

2. Yorktown Victory Center.

3. Jamestown Settlement and Historic Jamestowne.

3 Things to Know about Williamsburg, Va.

There's no particular order of importance to the three things. They are just interesting facts about the city of Williamsburg, Va., that we wanted to share today.

1. Williamsburg is considered "the birthplace of America" because of its role in the history of America.

2.  One of the presidential debates between Republican President Gerald Ford and Democratic candidate Jimmy Carter was held at the College of William and Mary in 1976. 

3. Colonial Williamsburg, or CW, which is what the locals call it, has more than 500 18th century buildings, some original and some reconstructed.

 

5 Things to Know about Living in Williamsburg, Va.

Here are five things you should know if plan on retiring to Williamsburg, Va.

1. Williamsburg is in Virginia's First Congressional District.

2. Williamsburg is located in James City County.

3. Williamsburg is an independent city with a five-member city council, a city manager and an elected mayor.

4. Willliamsburg has been home to the College of William and Mary since 1693.

5. Williamsburg is part of an area called the historic triangle, which includes Jamestown and Yorktown.