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In Celebration of 20 Years in James City County, we’re celebrating 20 Reasons Why We LOVE New Town! And don't miss the the New Town Promotional Video... you may see several of your neighbors!

 

1. Public Events (most of which are FREE!) - concerts, outdoor markets, family friendly pop-up events, community walks and runs, and lots more! 
2. A variety of walking and biking trails linking the entire community, inclusive of parks and inviting green space
3. The variety of restaurants and food types available 
4. Convenience to Busch Gardens, Water Country, Jamestown & Yorktown Parks and attractions 
5. Open-air Main Street Shopping Mall
6. The combination of residential options -  traditional homes, garden apartments, town & carriage homes, condominiums, live-work loft apartments all designed within a street grid pattern to foster community interaction
7. Lots of Entertainment - Axe throwing, a movie theater, billiards room, sports & live music at restaurants 
8. The ease of access to City & County Courthouse, US Post Office & other Government offices right across the street
9. A wide variety of salons, fitness centers, day spas and other personal services
10. The perfect setting for your private events - The ability to book a private event/wedding right at Legacy Hall & Sullivan Square for an indoor/outdoor celebration, or reserve a space at one of the many restaurants!
11. A nationally recognized pre-school in the community
12. Santa Claus comes to New Town for Free Visits & Pictures
13. The ease and access to so many medical and dental offices
14. 3 miles to Colonial Williamsburg 
15. Banks, Credit Unions and other financial institutions all within the community
16. FREE & Convenient Parking; Park in one place and do all of the above and more. If you live here you can do it all, and walk home on a well lit street with sidewalks.
17. Adjacent to the campus of The College of William & Mary
18. Electric Car Charging Station x2
19. The beauty and sound of the iconic fountain
20. Life Happens Here - A Welcoming Community for ALL TO GATHER!