Destination Farmville

Farmville may be America's oldest two-college town, but Lancer alumni are discovering that their old stomping ground has much more to offer than it did in their days on campus-no matter how long ago that was.

Now home to a diverse dining scene, attractions for outdoor enthusiasts and art aficionados, and a bustling shopping scene-as well as many recognizable favorites from the past-Longwood's historic hometown is in the midst of a carefully curated evolution. The changes have taken long-overdue visitors by surprise, inspired others to make annual homecoming trips and even enticed some to make a full-time move back to their old college town.

And while the attractions may be more plentiful, the dining options more tempting and the nightlife more diverse than in years past, Farmville's small-town charm remains-making Longwood's hometown a destination worth revisiting.