Flying Horse Merry-Go-Round
Address
151 Bay Street
Watch Hill, RI 02891
(401) 348-6007
Description:
The only surviving flying horse carousel in the country and the oldest continuously operating carousel in the United States, made in 1867 and brought to Watch Hill, Rhode Island in 1883. Each Loof horse is hand carved from wood and is embellished with real tails and manes, leather saddles and agate eyes. National Historic Landmark, maintained by the Watch Hill Memorial Library & Improvement Society.
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Description
The only surviving flying horse carousel in the country and the oldest continuously operating carousel in the United States, made in 1867 and brought to Watch Hill, Rhode Island in 1883. Each Loof horse is hand carved from wood and is embellished with real tails and manes, leather saddles and agate eyes. National Historic Landmark.
Hours
Memorial Day Weekend-Labor Day Mon-Fri 11:00AM-9:00PM, Sat-Sun 10:00AM-9:00PM; Labor Day-Columbus Day Sat-Sun 10:00AM-5:00PM
Eligibility
Must be under 5 feet and 100 pounds
Fees
Inside Horse $1, Outside Horse $1.50; Children riding outside horses have the chance to grab a brass ring from the outer fence and with a free ride.
Intake Procedure
Walk-in
Service Area
Westerly
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Memorial Day Weekend-Labor Day Mon-Fri 11:00AM-9:00PM, Sat-Sun 10:00AM-9:00PM; Labor Day-Columbus Day Sat-Sun 10:00AM-5:00PM
Intake Process:
Walk-in
Program Fees:
Inside Horses $1, Outside Horses $1.50. Children riding outside horses have the chance to try to grab a brass ring from the outer fence and win a free ride.
Eligibility:
Must be under 5 feet and 100 pounds.
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
Flying Horse Carousel; Watch Hill Carousel
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 12, 2022
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
The only surviving flying horse carousel in the country and the oldest continuously operating carousel in the United States, made in 1867 and brought to Watch Hill, Rhode Island in 1883. Each Loof horse is hand carved from wood and is embellished with real tails and manes, leather saddles and agate eyes. National Historic Landmark.
Hours
Memorial Day Weekend-Labor Day Mon-Fri 11:00AM-9:00PM, Sat-Sun 10:00AM-9:00PM; Labor Day-Columbus Day Sat-Sun 10:00AM-5:00PM
Eligibility
Must be under 5 feet and 100 pounds
Fees
Inside Horse $1, Outside Horse $1.50; Children riding outside horses have the chance to grab a brass ring from the outer fence and with a free ride.
Intake Procedure
Walk-in
Service Area
Westerly
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
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Address Listings
Mailing
151 Bay Street
Watch Hill, RI 02891
Physical (Primary)
151 Bay Street
Watch Hill, RI 02891
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 348-6007
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