Warminster PA and surrounding area (Doylestown, McSherrystown: townhouses, movie theaters, schools)

[Nancy in Nokomis]

Can you please tell me what Warminster PA and the surrounding area is like? Is it a nice area to live in?

[andreaspercheron]

Hi Fairfax Mom,

Are you moving to this area from VA? Myself and my fiance are considering a move to Northern, VA.

Warminster is only about 5 mins from me so I'm fairly familiar with it. This area has really grown in the past few years, lots more traffic lots more stores, lots more everything but -- everyones attitudes stay about the same. I'm originally from the south and people to me are always more friendly and outgoing down that way, I do have friends here but I find the people aren't as friendly as what I'm used to. I've learned to deal with it having lived here now for about 18 years. <sigh> On that note, I like living here for the most part, the schools are good, plenty of shopping, plenty of restaurants and movie theaters. Lots of new housing being built even in the slump we are in. Lots of townhouses and the 55 plus communities have really taken off.
I have raised my kids here and am happy I did so. We are looking forward to a big change though and moving somewhere back down south - including (and / or) VA. Hope this helps. Warminster is pretty close to Doylestown and if you like more of an artsy-type community, Doylestown won't let you down. If you like more of a farmy community - Dublin is just past Doylestown. If you like a lot of city activities, you can take a train or drive to Philly. Although, to be honest - I wouldn't go to Philly anymore these days. NO offense anyone reading this!!!

[aquakttn]

I've never heard Dublin called a "farmy" community. I'd say more of the farms are in Hilltown Township which touches on Dublin.

Dublin is a small town with an IGA (if it's still named that) supermarket. The DMV, a few bars, a Dairy Queen, a 24 Diner (some other stuff like that) and mainly developments. It's a place to live - not a place to visit.

Warminster is a nice area and I would be happy living there. Lots of shopping, but the traffic during rush hour can be a bit much. Still, its not too bad of a drive to get on the turnpike and find yourself somewhere else in a hurry.

[Nancy in Nokomis]

Andrea - we should swich homes for a week.
We just moved to Northern VA 2 years ago from NJ - NOVA is so crowded, the people are not friendly, the traffic is horrendous - and you know if someone from NJ thinks someplace is congested - you know it is!! The rest of VA is very nice though - too bad all the jobs are in NOVA.

[bryson662001]

(I just moved this from one of the other Warminster threads that you started, so far I find three)

I just visited a friend who moved to Ann's Choice retirement community in Warminster. BTW Ann's Choice is beautiful, a heaven on earth. But the surrounding area including Rt 132 is the definition of suburban sprawl. Tract house developments some new and some old, strip malls, gas stations, fast food, rundown older buildings mixed in with everything else, aparently no zoning to speak of, nothing pretty about it. Even the little bit of open land still left is ugly. Traffic is terrible and there is no freeway anywhere close by to get in and out. You are at least an hour from the city if you want some culture in your life or even to get to the airport. It is extreemly inconvenient because of the poor road system. I would call it suburbia at it's worst with no redeeming features what so ever. At the very least and if nothing else suburbia should look pretty and this place doesn't.

[andreaspercheron]

Wow FairFax Mom! I can't believe it!! LOL Well, you know I think if my fiance ends up working down in that area, we are going to move WAY out, at least an hour. We have horses anyway, so we'll definitely need some land. You will like living here it'll be just like living in NoVa LOL -ok, JUST kidding.

[MovingToWarmth]

Originally Posted by aquakttn

I've never heard Dublin called a "farmy" community. I'd say more of the farms are in Hilltown Township which touches on Dublin.

Dublin is a small town with an IGA (if it's still named that) supermarket. The DMV, a few bars, a Dairy Queen, a 24 Diner (some other stuff like that) and mainly developments. It's a place to live - not a place to visit.

Warminster is a nice area and I would be happy living there. Lots of shopping, but the traffic during rush hour can be a bit much. Still, its not too bad of a drive to get on the turnpike and find yourself somewhere else in a hurry.

Dublin has a farmy vibe to me also. Reminds me of the little country burgs in Southern PA such as Blue Ball, McSherrystown, etc