| Williamsburg Virginia is a familiar name for many | | | | Many retirees relocate to the Williamsburg area |
| because it is steeped in colonial history. In the 1920s, | | | | because the property taxes are much lower than |
| Rockefeller sunk millions into the renovation of historic | | | | other regions. In the City of Williamsburg property tax is |
| homes, pubs, and properties. Today, Williamsburg is an | | | | .57 cents per hundred dollars (as of 2005.) Bordering |
| early American gem, as well as a mecca for | | | | James City County is currently .87 per hundred and |
| retirement. | | | | York County is .86 per hundred. |
| A Temperate Climate | | | | Williamsburg's Proximity to Norfolk and Richmond |
| The greater Williamsburg area includes James City | | | | Williamsburg is situated between Norfolk and |
| and York Counties, and these areas are also steeped | | | | Richmond, each approximately 45 minutes away. Both |
| in early American history. Many retirees prefer this part | | | | cities have international airports, and larger cultural and |
| of Southeastern Virginia because it has a temperate | | | | sports venues to choose from. Norfolk is home to the |
| climate and an excellent mid point location on the | | | | largest Naval Base on the East Coast, and Richmond |
| Eastern seaboard. The temperature in winter months | | | | has preserved some of the olde southern charm that |
| rarely dips below 40 or 30 degrees, and snow is a | | | | once made it capital of the South. |
| rarity. For six to eight months out of the year, | | | | Continuing Education |
| temperatures range from 55-90 degrees. | | | | The Christopher Wren Association for Lifelong |
| Gardening | | | | Learning is part of the prestigious College of William |
| For the plant lover, this area of Virginia represents the | | | | and Mary. Continuing Education courses are offered |
| northernmost tip of a sub-tropical zone, so the variety | | | | for adults interested in such areas as historical, cultural, |
| of plants, flowers, shrubs, and trees are vast. Outdoor | | | | and technological education. Other topic areas are |
| gardening can be done 9-10 months out of the year. | | | | included in Lifelong Learning and are geared towards |
| Near coastal or tidal areas a good deal of the soil is | | | | the mature adult audience. |
| mixed with sand, which makes for fertile gardening. | | | | Cultural Events in Williamsburg |
| Birding | | | | Diverse and interesting cultural events are available |
| Bird lovers will find it an excellent place for birding, | | | | regularly in the city of Williamsburg. A sampling of this |
| because it's a flyover zone for many species of | | | | includes, Williamsburg Symphony, Shakespeare Festival |
| migrating birds heading south for the winter. From | | | | at the College of William & Mary, Williamsburg Library |
| November through March, there are an abundance of | | | | performances, Colonial Williamsburg Early American |
| flocks of feathered visitors to the area. | | | | Theater and Colonial Williamsburg Living History |
| Golfing in Williamsburg | | | | Performances. There are other historical and local |
| The golfing enthusiast will find much to love in | | | | seasonal diversions. |
| Williamsburg. There are 10 major golf courses in and | | | | If you do not like your relatives and friends visiting you |
| around the Wiliamsburg area. Three highly regarded | | | | frequently, don't move to Southeastern Virginia or |
| courses are located at Kingsmill, Fords Colony, and the | | | | Williamsburg. The Tidewater area and Williamsburg is a |
| Golden Horsehoe , James City County and York | | | | premiere tourist destination. You'll find your home filled |
| County. Williamsburg is known for its highly coveted | | | | with long lost acquaintances, family members, and |
| signature golf courses. | | | | friends with plenty of activities to choose from to keep |
| Low Property Taxes | | | | everyone interested and happy. |