Thoughts on living in Edinburg, VA?

[Anonymous]

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I am one of the PP lifelong Virginian, and no, I’m not from NOVA. I’m from the 804. Relax.

You are not well traveled.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I love Edinburg but it is a very small town. Some of the best Italian food anywhere is at Sal’s on Main Street. It is a teeny town but there are lots of things to do in the Shenandoah Valley. Lots of wineries and breweries, caverns and there’s even a little ski resort called Bryce Resort that’s not too far. It really depends on what you’re looking for.

This is the most fair description so far. I'm guessing most of the "life long Virginians" who've never heard of Edinburgh are from Northern Virginia (i.e., the DC area), which is like a different state. Edinburg is in a beautiful area, but it is quite rural. There are many people in the DC area who have second homes/farms in the Shenandoah Valley, so it's kind of a mix of people, but many are just sort of in and out. However, it does mean that there is some infrastructure with re: to restaurants, resorts, etc. It's a great place to live if you would love to have a house in the country with some acreage or a place on the river. If you're a city person, not so much.

NP - but I was born and raised in Blacksburg and never heard of it. Try again.

[Anonymous]

You will be awed by the beauty of the mountains then be bored to tears. If you want some rural vibe consider Frederick County, MD. It's still a long commute but there are small cities like Frederick and Hagerstown.

[Anonymous]

You can take the MARC train from Hagerstown/Frederick/Harper's Ferry into D.C., and I hear it's a nice way to commute.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You can take the MARC train from Hagerstown/Frederick/Harper's Ferry into D.C., and I hear it's a nice way to commute.

Nice but endless.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:You can take the MARC train from Hagerstown/Frederick/Harper's Ferry into D.C., and I hear it's a nice way to commute.

Nice but endless.

Edinburg is NOT near the MARC train. That’d be one very long commute to drive to the MARC and then into DC.

It’s a cute place. Nice place to raise kids. But not a place to commute to DC or even the VA ex-burbs.

[Anonymous]

Late 40's, lived in NoVa my entire life and I've never heard of it either. And if your spouse has to commute into DC note that the commute is only getting worse (longer) over time. Add at least 30 minutes to whatever google maps and people tell you.

[Anonymous]

Extremely rual/ small town. Beautiful landscape and not much else. You'd *maybe* get into DC for a special occasion on weekends

-life long Virginian from NOVA

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love Edinburg but it is a very small town. Some of the best Italian food anywhere is at Sal’s on Main Street. It is a teeny town but there are lots of things to do in the Shenandoah Valley. Lots of wineries and breweries, caverns and there’s even a little ski resort called Bryce Resort that’s not too far. It really depends on what you’re looking for.

This is the most fair description so far. I'm guessing most of the "life long Virginians" who've never heard of Edinburgh are from Northern Virginia (i.e., the DC area), which is like a different state. Edinburg is in a beautiful area, but it is quite rural. There are many people in the DC area who have second homes/farms in the Shenandoah Valley, so it's kind of a mix of people, but many are just sort of in and out. However, it does mean that there is some infrastructure with re: to restaurants, resorts, etc. It's a great place to live if you would love to have a house in the country with some acreage or a place on the river. If you're a city person, not so much.

NP - but I was born and raised in Blacksburg and never heard of it. Try again.

That's not too surprising. Blacksburg is about as far from anywhere else in Virginia as it is possible to be. (Pretty place, but it's really closer to WV than it is to the rest of VA).

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love Edinburg but it is a very small town. Some of the best Italian food anywhere is at Sal’s on Main Street. It is a teeny town but there are lots of things to do in the Shenandoah Valley. Lots of wineries and breweries, caverns and there’s even a little ski resort called Bryce Resort that’s not too far. It really depends on what you’re looking for.

This is the most fair description so far. I'm guessing most of the "life long Virginians" who've never heard of Edinburgh are from Northern Virginia (i.e., the DC area), which is like a different state. Edinburg is in a beautiful area, but it is quite rural. There are many people in the DC area who have second homes/farms in the Shenandoah Valley, so it's kind of a mix of people, but many are just sort of in and out. However, it does mean that there is some infrastructure with re: to restaurants, resorts, etc. It's a great place to live if you would love to have a house in the country with some acreage or a place on the river. If you're a city person, not so much.

NP - but I was born and raised in Blacksburg and never heard of it. Try again.

That's not too surprising. Blacksburg is about as far from anywhere else in Virginia as it is possible to be. (Pretty place, but it's really closer to WV than it is to the rest of VA).

NP (Richmond native, VT grad)...I always get a kick out of people who think Virginia ends at Roanoke/Blacksburg. There's another 118 miles of I-81 in the state of Virginia south and west of Blacksburg, plus the towns of Abingdon, Wytheville, Marion, Bristol, Galax, Gate City, etc. Granted, the population is nowhere near as dense as other areas of the state, but those people do exist, and the region is quite beautiful. I suggest you visit some time and see what the rest of the state has to offer.
For the OP, Edinburg is roughly halfway between Winchester and Harrisonburg. Pretty little town. Great if you are looking to live "out in the country". Not great if you are expecting to spend any time in the DC area.

[Anonymous]

Why reply if you have never heard off or no nothing of the area. Really kinda a waste of spece.

[Anonymous]

On a day to day basis, I don’t think you’ll like living in the valley.. with or without kids. The area is not even the most beautiful part of the region. Limited amenities and poor grocery stores. There’s a lot to do now and farms provide lot of local food. But, late fall to early spring will be bleak. If you need to be in the valley I’d move up toward Winchester.

In fact, Clarke County is very nice and convenient to both Winchester and far more amenities and destinations. Also, it’s closer to DC. Would be about 30-40 minutes to Edinburg.

The counties of Clarke, Warren, and Fauquier would be worth investigating - areas of all 3 counties are within 45 minutes of Edinburg and get you in an orbit with more retail, amenities, etc for the weekends.

Or you could go south and be closer to Harrisonburg, which, while pretty small, has more stuff too.

But, coming from Columbus, I think Winchester is your best bet.

[Anonymous]

So many differing opinions. Take a trip out to see it. It is a beautiful area. See if you can see yourself there. Give it a try for a couple years and then move if it doesn't fit or if he outgrows the position. Northern VA and the rest of VA are like different states, different politics, etc.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I love Edinburg but it is a very small town. Some of the best Italian food anywhere is at Sal’s on Main Street. It is a teeny town but there are lots of things to do in the Shenandoah Valley. Lots of wineries and breweries, caverns and there’s even a little ski resort called Bryce Resort that’s not too far. It really depends on what you’re looking for.

I’ve lived in Lynchburg, Charlottesville, and Arlington for a total of 40 plus years, and I’ve never heard of Edinburg. Do they pronounce it Edinburg or Edinburrow?
This is the most fair description so far. I'm guessing most of the "life long Virginians" who've never heard of Edinburgh are from Northern Virginia (i.e., the DC area), which is like a different state. Edinburg is in a beautiful area, but it is quite rural. There are many people in the DC area who have second homes/farms in the Shenandoah Valley, so it's kind of a mix of people, but many are just sort of in and out. However, it does mean that there is some infrastructure with re: to restaurants, resorts, etc. It's a great place to live if you would love to have a house in the country with some acreage or a place on the river. If you're a city person, not so much.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why reply if you have never heard off or no nothing of the area. Really kinda a waste of spece.

To give OP an idea of how small the place must be.