Reasons we like living in Williamsburg Virginia (Norfolk, Newport News: home, find a job)

[Mr Williamsburg]

I am borrowing this idea from another forum. With all of the negative posts lately I wanted to share some of the things to enjoy if you live in the Williamsburg area of Virginia. Feel free to add your own for any other area in Hampton Roads, Va.

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Good neighbor passes to Colonial Williamsburg
Grand Illumination at Christmas
Great Wolf Lodge
Farmers Market on Duke on Gloucester
Kimball Theater
Williamsburg Regional Library Concert series
Williamsburg/ James City County School System
Colonial Parkway from Jamestown to Yorktown
Williamsburg Winery/ Wedmore Place
Dinner at Chownings Tavern/ Fat Canary/ Blue Talon
Desert at the Trellis " Death by Chocolate"
Capital to Capital Bicycle Trail
Muscarelle Museum of Art
Dewey Decibel Concert Series at the Williamsburg Library Theatre
Golf at Golden Horshoe Golf Club, Williamsburg National, Stonehouse, Kiskiak, etc 17 Local Courses
First Night Williamsburg
Historic Jamestown. Jamestown Settlement
Working out at James City County Recreation Center
Grocery Shopping at Ukrops, The Fresh Market
Brewster's Ice Cream
SUMMER BREEZE CONCERT SERIES Concerts on Duke of Gloucester Street
Shopping at Prime Outlets, Market Square, Williamsburg Pottery
Bush Neck Farm - Pick-your-own strawberries, apples, blueberries, asparagus, sweet corn, peaches, pumpkins.
Pumpkinville at Halloween
Busch Gardens Seasons Passes "Hallo-Scream"
Water Country
The Plantations along Rt 5 , Shirley, Sherwood, Berkley etc.
Williamsburg Ale Werks Williamsburg's only Microbrewery
William & Mary Football/ Tailgate Parties in the Fall
Mountain Bike Trails Freedom Park, New Quarter Park York River State Park
Kayaking/ paddle boats at Chickahominy Riverfront Park, Waller Mill Park and Little Creek Reservoir
Concerts at the newly renovated amphitheater at William & Mary
Paul's Deli, Greenleafe Cafe
The wonderful playground Kidsburg/ Mid County Park
Skate Park at JCC Rec Center
New Town and it's wonderful shops and resturants
Phi Beta Kappa Hall – Performing Arts Series
Ewell Hall, Department of Music - Performing Arts Series
Christopher Wren Society
Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Classics at St. Bede Concert Series
The Virginia Arts Festival presents performances by the world’s top-flight artists in classical music, dance, theatre and jazz.
The Williamsburg Symphonia, Classical Music Series
Virginia Shakespeare Festival @ W&M
Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum
Dewitt Wallace
Decorative Arts Museum
at Colonial Williamsburg
Aromas Coffehouse
An Occasion for the Arts
Colonial Polo Cup 2007
Tavern Ghost Walks in Colonial Williamsburg
"Revolutionary City,”
Spend the night in a Colonial Home in Williamsburg
4th of July fireworks at Busch Gardens and Colonial Williamsburg
The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg
McCormick-Nagelsen Tennis Center
Spending the night at the Williamsburg Inn or Lodge
Youth Sports Teams: Baseball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Swimming, Football, Volleyball, Wrestling, Karate, Ballet, etc.
WISC (Williamsburg Indoor Sports Center)
Blueberry pancakes at Chickahominy House
Christmas Parade in Colonial Williamsburg
Tide Radio and WBACH radio stations
William & Mary College"The second Oldest College in the U.S.
Kingsmill, Fords Colony, Governors Land, Stonehouse, Greensprings neighborhoods all with wonderful golf facilities.

[HR_Native]

I love Williamsburg, and if I could find a job up there in my field, I'd move from VB in less than a second.

[rtandc]

Why I like Va Bch....well its close to Hatteras where I spend a better part of my summer.....LOL

OK...well its home, its where I raised my family...Being here for so many years I know the area.........But this area is nothing special.... many people try and make it out to be that way compared to many other places in the country but I just dont see it......Thats about it...I cant think of anything else that interest me that I cant find in any other city or area of the country.........

I am looking foward to moving from this area in a few years.....not because I dont like the area because I do......if I didnt I would of left years ago............I am just looking foward to the next chapter in my life and that chapter does not inclued this area

[Mr Williamsburg]

I can relate I grew up in Va Beach lived there from 1960 til 1980. Then lived in Northern VA, Suburban MD, Annapolis Md from 80-2003 and Williamsburg since then. Va Beach has changed so much from what it was when I grew up both good and bad. It is nice being closer to the Outer Banks we go to Corolla whenever we can.

[Mr Williamsburg]

Originally Posted by HR_Native

I love Williamsburg, and if I could find a job up there in my field, I'd move from VB in less than a second.

What do you do ?

[HR_Native]

Originally Posted by Mr Williamsburg

What do you do ?

Anything from General IT to Telephony to Databases and Technical Management (but not software programming). Right now I'm in an MIS role.

I'd be willing to do anything in the field to be able to move up there. My family and I just love the area. It's tough to get on with any company up there as they don't really advertise positions that I've seen.

[Mr Williamsburg]

I'm not sure if the position is still open but here is a link to a Systems Administrator at Jefferson Lab in Newport News it's about 30 minutes away three of my neighbors work there. Salary range 50k-80k. Jefferson Lab Human Resources - Job Postings
I'll keep looking and send you any I hear about. What salary range are you seeking ?

Colonial Williamsburg has a Systems Engineer Analyst position https://bookings.williamsburgmarketp.../hr/apply3.htm

Northrop Grumman has a few different positions at the shipyard and offsite at Langley, etc. Job Listings

Ferguson Enterprises in Newport News seems to have IT positions available Informations Systems Opportunities

Hope these help.
Again I have neighbors working at each of the companies above/

[HR_Native]

Originally Posted by Mr Williamsburg

I'm not sure if the position is still open but here is a link to a Systems Administrator at Jefferson Lab in Newport News it's about 30 minutes away three of my neighbors work there. Salary range 50k-80k. Jefferson Lab Human Resources - Job Postings
I'll keep looking and send you any I hear about. What salary range are you seeking ?

Colonial Williamsburg has a Systems Engineer Analyst position https://bookings.williamsburgmarketp.../hr/apply3.htm

Northrop Grumman has a few different positions at the shipyard and offsite at Langley, etc. Job Listings

Ferguson Enterprises in Newport News seems to have IT positions available Informations Systems Opportunities

Hope these help.
Again I have neighbors working at each of the companies above/

Thanks Mr. Williamsburg! I know of Jefferson Labs, I didn't realize it was so close to Williamsburg, and that salary range is within my expectations for moving to a new job in the area. I will definitely check those out.

[ToughLuv]

I don't know, I always found Williamsburg to be a boring country area...Outside of Busch Gardens, and their so called "downtown" their's nothing there..I like to see a lot of people and lights..I guess it just depends on your preference.

[Cattknap]

ToughLuv - For a large variety of things to do, I guess you need to read Mr. Wiliamsburg's post - there are lots of things to do and Williamsburg has grown and continues growing tremendously.