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Harpers Ferry is far from a Deliverance-like experience. I moved to the area in December '09 from just outside Baltimore. I did quite a bit of research before making a decision as I have become used to the conveniences that suburban life makes available. I also had become quite tired of the commotion, the crowds and the costs of the area. I cannot speak for points farther west, but Harpers Ferry offers all of the necessary conveniences without those negatives. Based on what I think I'm hearing from your posts, I do not think you will be disappointed with the area. My advise would be to have a multi-day mid-week stay at one of the local B&Bs and do some exploring. If you have any specific questions, let me know. Giving I'm new to the area, I may be able to offer a perspective that helps you.
I was reading the west va forum and it kinda scared me off alil. Is it really as back woods as people are making it out to be?
is there a variety of things to keep teens occupied and activities to take smaller children to? The blogs made it sound as though, aside from bon fires, there isnt much to do, and that it is red neck and children are academically challenged. I know it's diff strokes for diff folks, but all i have to go by is what folkes are saying.
Wow, I must be missing some of these posts.
I don't know what activities the teens in this area are missing out on except maybe belonging to a gang and hanging out on the street corners. Other than that there's plenty of stuff to do. And the folks in NOVA or the MD burbs are just as redneck as the people here in Jefferson County.
I'm just outside Shepherdstown where Shepherd University is located. There is a rather new wellness center, Welcome to the Shepherd University Wellness Center which is open to the public. There are regular music & theatrical performances open to the public at Shepherd and there is the Contemporary American Theater Festival.
Jefferson county now has about every fast food joint kown to man from Five Guys to Panera; even three McDonalds and I think four Subways (but as many here have discussed, we did lose the California Tortilla.) And plenty of retail shopping and Grocery stores.
It's 40 minutes or less to Winchester VA, Hagerstown or Frederick MD, all with even more to do.
I was reading the west va forum and it kinda scared me off alil. Is it really as back woods as people are making it out to be?
is there a variety of things to keep teens occupied and activities to take smaller children to? The blogs made it sound as though, aside from bon fires, there isnt much to do, and that it is red neck and children are academically challenged. I know it's diff strokes for diff folks, but all i have to go by is what folkes are saying.
Wow, this is about the most over-reactive statement I have read on this board.
I can assure you that we are not a state full of academically challenged rednecks but if that is the way you feel then VA would probably be best. That would allow you to pay the higher taxes and all that go with VA.
A Harper's Ferry location puts you in close proximity to all the activities your family would ever need.
I am thinking about relocating from Arizona to West Virginia...Not looking to live in the city though. Where are the suburban areas? It would be my boyfriend and I with no kids..I want some peace and quiet! lol
I think around the Charleston area would be a great bet for you and your boy friend. A community like Pinch would work best because it is a small suburb just about 8 miles from downtown, but yet small enough to fill quiet and charming. Are you looking to buy or rent?
Has anyone lived in Charleston or Huntington, WV? If so, what is it like? Is it city or country?
Speaking about Huntington, the city itself is obviously more urban but there are several areas around it that would be a better fit for the suburban area you are looking for. The towns of Barboursville and Milton would be the closest to Huntington and provide the best convenience as well. The Huntington area is a great place for families with the parks and things to do here through the Huntington Museum of Art and Marshall University. Huntington was recently named as one of the best places in WV to raise children and was also named as the 8th best housing market in the US for 2012. If you would like any other info on Huntington, I would be more than happy to help.
Has anyone lived in Charleston or Huntington, WV? If so, what is it like? Is it city or country?
I have lived in both, they are both cities but not sprawled. I use to live in elkview/pinch when I was a kid. We lived in the middle of no where with our closest neighbor a mile away, yet it only took 20 min to get to downtown charleston. It's the most dense city in wv, but like I said not very spread out, at least in that direction. Huntington I can't say because we lived downtown briefly and I can't remember how spread out it was. Each city/county has its pros and cons. I liked the parks and layout of Huntington, but downtown charleston was more built up. If you really want peace and quiet you might also consider other communities as they each have their own benefits. I'd say take a tour via rental car you could see most of the state in a few days.
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