Mechanicsville, Virginia
Population: 23,000
Located in Hanover County
Mechanicsville is considered a part of Richmond's greater metropolitan area, and is on the north side of the city. This is a lovely part of the city, and even though it has a separate name, is really a suburb or neighborhood of the town. This is a newer city and does not have the same history as some of the more traditional and well-established areas, but Mechanicsville has a lot to offer long time and new residents! The area contains scenic Bryan Park with walking trails, lakes and its beautiful displays of azaleas. It also has the Gothic campus of Union Theological Seminary and The Diamond, home to the Richmond Braves baseball team. Near Mechanicsville is Busch Gardens, Williamsburg. Busch Gardens has been acclaimed as America's "Most Beautiful Theme Park" for nine consecutive years. It is also nationally ranked with two of the top 10 coasters in the US - the Loch Ness Monster and Alpengeist. Shows and rides of all kinds fill the park's European themed villages, dozens of thrilling rides and attractions, eight main stage shows, a wide variety of authentic foods and shops, and a great kids place, Land of the Dragons - all make Busch Gardens Williamsburg the ticket to a world-class adventure. Homes here in the Mechanicsville range in price just like they range in style, from snug and cozy ranch-style homes to large, sprawling Colonials. Expect to find three bedroom homes in the $200,000 price range. Starter homes cost less than that, and you can find a "steal" for less than $100,000. Many of the new homes cost $200,000 and up, but provide the best amenities money can buy. Education is also of paramount importance to the residents of Mechanicsville, and the residents go the extra mile to make sure they are involved at all levels when it comes to student education. Therefore, you will find many parents cheering on their kid's teams on the fields and gyms around the city. Seasonally, Mechanicsville does experience the four seasons, but winter tends to be a hit or miss season, while summers are long and languorous and generally don't leave until winter absolutely persists. But spring comes soon enough. The average winter temperature here is 39º and that is only for a couple of months, making Virginia one of the most pleasant states in which to live. Mechanicsville has a lot going for it, situated as it is on the north side of Richmond. It is a perfect commuter town for those who need to drive into Richmond, and also has access to all the things that make Richmond such a great place to live. Who wouldn't want to live here?
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