I was blessed to attend a wedding this summer in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The reception took place in nearby Staunton (about 30min South) and after a fabulous meal at Stonewall Jackson Hotel (this is the South after all) we stumbled upon a little park.
Gypsy Hill Park is on first glance, a small park in the center of town, near the intersection of Churchville Ave and Thornrose. Upon further inspection, the park actually extents to an impressive 214 acres, including a golf course, football stadium, swimming pool and more.
The Gypsy Express train is particularly charming, a miniature train which operates on Saturdays and Sundays for only $1 per ride, children will adore it
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Bring a bird lover, I enjoyed the duck pond, which was filled with ducks and geese during the summer months. The pond itself was overflowing with koi (kind of gross if you ask me), and food for the ducks and koi could be purchased at machines along the edge of the pond. It’s much healthier than feeding them bread!
On a Saturday afternoon the park was pretty quiet, with just a few groups with picnics and families taking children to see the ducks or train. It has an idyllic Southern charm that reminds visitors of the simple life possible in a small town.
