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Place in Free State, South Africa
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Parys is a city in Free State. It is a popular destination for visitors because of its location on the Vaal River and its proximity to Johannesburg (less than an hour's drive to the south). A lot of the tourists are weekend visitors from Johannesburg and Pretoria. The antique shops, art galleries, restaurants, coffee shops and adventure activities are all part of Parys' appeal.
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Small regional history museum.
Get your picture taken in vintage clothing.
Parys is a small town so walking or cycling are perfect for getting around. If your accommodation is on the outskirts of town or outside of Parys at one of the various lodges you will need a car.
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