Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, Wilson

Really unique place to come and see some impressive art. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth a stop at this well maintained park. Massive colorful "windmills" scattered across the park are impressive and something like I've never seen before. While the park is small, there's also a stage and some places to grab a bite. Check the parks schedule, because it looks like the town puts on multiple events a year here. A clean town is in walking distance with some boutique style shopping. A very cool find.

I have visited here twice it’s absolutely amazing what this man did. I have been building small scale things for over forty years and would be lucky to have built one of these large ones in a lifetime. I study them and realize how resourceful he was, I recognize many parts they are composed of but would have never thought of to use them together the way he did. I can’t help but wonder when did he sleep as many as he built. I would love to have had the honor of meeting him, one of the Greatest Generation.