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Flying Horses Carousel
See Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts family vacation
Flying Horses Carousel
Vineyard Haven
view websiteOak Bluffs Avenue
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
508-693-9481
Good-for-Kids Rating
Babies
Toddlers & Pre-KSchool-Age KidsPre-Teens & Teens
Historical Landmark
Flying Horses Carousel Description
For little kids, the best part about this Martha's Vineyard classic -- the oldest continuously operating carousel in the country -- is that it's a "challenging" ride. Visitors come not just to admire the beautiful horses (meticulously crafted and made with real horse hair), but to try their hands at a lost tradition -- grabbing for the brass ring to win a free ride. The small size and the fact that the horses don't go up and down makes it admittedly a snooze for the teen set. For younger kids, however, it's an adventure.
Kid Tips
Toddlers & Pre-K: Rings on the outside right are placed far away from the horses. Have kids reach for those near the smaller horses on the inside left.
Planning Notes
- Make it a short stay. The carousel itself is just a short visit. Make sure to build it around a longer visit to Oak Bluffs for ice cream or shopping.
Just the Facts
Hours: Vary
Fees: Under $10
Recommended Time: Less than 1 hour
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What's Nearby?
- A 1 Martha's Vineyard Ocnsprts 12 Circuit Ave Ext
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
508-693-8476 41.455865 -70.55777194444444
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