Strasburg, Virginia USA is known as a small town, but is popular for its big history and architecture. The population is quite small at just about 6,000 in 2010 and it has been inhabited for over two centuries, starting from its foundation on 1761 by Peter Stover. It has the highest population in the Shenandoah County, and it is surrounded by mountains (Allegheny and Massanutten) and a river (Shenandoah).
• Tanneries and farms have been successful around the town, but the town is also called the Pot Town, as it is home to quite a lot of potters and stoneware makers. However, most of these industries have diminished over the years, and has slowly ceased to give way to a new industry – limestone.
• There are two festivals that the town holds each year – the Mayfest and the Oktoberfest. The festival in May is celebrated with parades and carnivals, while the festival in October is celebrated with music, dances, activities, as well as traditional foods and beverages. Strasburg, Virginia USA is reviving tourism and these festivals are some of the main attractions. The good quality of life has attracted more residents, and the historical places have attracted more tourists than ever before.
• When it comes to the quality of life, you could expect from Strasburg what you could expect from a small town. The cost of living is lower; public schools spend higher for every student, lower numbers of students per teacher, lower unemployment rate, as well as lower crime rate compared to the average American rates and numbers. There are around 2,000 families living in the area, in the 3.2 sq. mi. of land.
• Because it is a settlement that has been fought over by early British settlers and Native Americans alike, the architecture all over the place is astounding. For a small town, it has two museums, both of which are concentrated on the Civil War. Most tourists who go to Strasburg, Virginia USA expect tours that are historical in nature. However, many of them just like the quietness and the comfort of the undisturbed nature around the town too.
