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Flying Horses - Oldest Carousel in the Nation - Oak Bluffs Martha’s Vineyard #rvlifec#carousel
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Always so much fun! However I believe today has beat my record of the most times I’ve gone on without getting off a hourse @ all! Which was absolutely no complaints from my 2yr old. Contributing to my multiple rides was either my self or two-year-old won a free ride by getting the brass ring. If your not familiar with the flying horses, then it allows you to stay on the carousel for a free ride, or option of receiving a “golden ticket” to use in the future for free! To sum it up, I personally don’t visit MV without having the flying horses @ the top of my priority list of activities to enjoy while visiting the island.
Ashley SylvesterAshley Sylvester
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If you have kids and you go to Martha’s Vineyard this should be the number one place that you take them. The carousel is such a classic step back in time. It is really awesome. Watching the people trying to get the brass ring. My granddaughter was so thrilled when she got it. My 2 year old granddaughter was in heaven riding the horses. The workers are super friendly. For 35$ we got 10 rides. We went on a rainy Monday afternoon and got on in about 5 minutes.
Mark TaylorMark Taylor
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Oldest operating platform carousel in the US! It is open daily during peak season and unlike a typical carousel, even teenagers and adults will want to ride this one! There are dispensers that spit out rings that riders grab as they go around. The goal is to get as many as possible (obviously!) and there is a special brass ring that awards a free ride to the lucky person who finds it. A must-do while visiting Oak Bluffs.
Jessica CumminsJessica Cummins
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While passing through Oak Bluffs we read an article about a woman retiring from working at The Flying Horses Carousel named Robin. After lunch at Lookout Tavern (amazing lobster rolls) we walked over to the Horses. They were just past closing but we popped in and were fortunate to meet Robin and she shared the history of the carousel and it’s 150 years of entertaining so many. What a treasure!!
Blake ThomasBlake Thomas
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Great old carousel for all ages. Be sure to Google "grab the brass ring" to learn where this saying comes from, as you'll get to participate in trying to grab one at Flying Horses. There are some video games, popcorn/snacks, and small kiddie rides there too, though the main attraction is clearly the historic, beautiful, carousel.
Ryan CaveRyan Cave
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Nearby Attractions Of Flying Horses Carousel a Vineyard Preservation Trust Property
All Star Martha's Vineyard Bike Rentals
The Steamship Authority Oak Bluffs Terminal
Inkwell Beach
Ocean Park
Summercamp
Marthas Vineyard Sightseeing
Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association
Pirate Adventures Martha's Vineyard
Reliable Self-Service Market Inc
Ben & Bill's Chocolate Emporium of Martha's Vineyard

All Star Martha's Vineyard Bike Rentals
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The Steamship Authority Oak Bluffs Terminal
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Inkwell Beach
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Ocean Park
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Nearby Restaurants Of Flying Horses Carousel a Vineyard Preservation Trust Property
Lookout Tavern
Nancy's Restaurant
Linda Jean's Restaurant
Offshore Ale Co
Marthas Vineyard Chowder Company
The Barn Bowl & Bistro
Back Door Donuts
Sharky's Cantina
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Giordano's Restaurant, Inc

Lookout Tavern
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Nancy's Restaurant
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Linda Jean's Restaurant
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Offshore Ale Co
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Basic Info
Address
15 Lake Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
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Phone
(508) 693-9481
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Website
vineyardtrust.org
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4.6
(401 reviews)
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entertainment
family friendly
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The Flying Horses Carousel is the oldest operating platform carousel in America. Located in the historic resort community of Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, on Martha's Vineyard, the carousel was apparently first located in New York City before being moved to the island in the 1880s.
attractions: All Star Martha's Vineyard Bike Rentals, The Steamship Authority Oak Bluffs Terminal, Inkwell Beach, Ocean Park, Summercamp, Marthas Vineyard Sightseeing, Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association, Pirate Adventures Martha's Vineyard, Reliable Self-Service Market Inc, Ben & Bill's Chocolate Emporium of Martha's Vineyard, restaurants: Lookout Tavern, Nancy's Restaurant, Linda Jean's Restaurant, Offshore Ale Co, Marthas Vineyard Chowder Company, The Barn Bowl & Bistro, Back Door Donuts, Sharky's Cantina, Biscuits, Giordano's Restaurant, Inc

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