Flying Horse Carousel

Amusement park ride · Watch Hill ·

Flying Horse Carousel

Amusement park ride · Watch Hill ·

America's oldest carousel, brass ring game, seaside ride

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Bay St, Westerly, RI 02891, USA Get directions

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"America's oldest continuously operating carousel, offering a nostalgic seaside ride dating to the 1880s where riders can try the brass ring game for a classic, budget-friendly amusement experience." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Amy B.

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$4 per ride for the “outer” horses and $1 per ride for the interior horses. The outer horses allow you to reach out and snag a metal ring from the metal ramp. If you get the golden ring you earn a free ride. You have to reach quite far and it’s probably best for ages 6+, in my experience. We had a 5 yo and a 7 yo and the 5 yo missed the majority of the rings but did get 2-3.

Emily K.

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A family tradition, always followed by a hot dog from The Annex. Don't forget to peek at T-Swift's place near Watch Hill (which is the house/story told about in her song "The Last Great American Dynasty").

Nancy S.

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Ahhhhh nostalgia!! Went on this as a small child, took my kids, & can't wait to take my granddaughter and future grandkids some day.🥰 No long wait the day we went. There can be a wait depending on how busy.

Bethany S.

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Parking is a nightmare! Carousel is fun, and prices are very good, but was disappointing that the carousel was playing modern pop music, instead of traditional carousel calliope music.

Matt H.

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Always a great time for the kids!

Jay P

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$1 horse rides ! $4 on the outside so you can get the “golden ring” for a free ride. Kids enjoyed it. Parking might be tough… but went on the way out after the beach.

Susanne K

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Worth the trip, simply for the historical aspect. Watch Hill is nice little spot for dining and shopping.

Brendan M.

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I put 4 years of my time into lifeguarding for the Merry-Go-Round beach here, and the owner still tried to charge me the standard rate to come onto the beach when I came back the next summer as a visitor. LOL. I convinced him (Jim & Deedee Buffum are the owners btw) to let me on for free. Personal reasons aside: coming here is not worth the price unless you taking your (very) young kids for a beach day or you’re an elderly person. East Beach is just up the hill for FREE FYI! If you have capable walking legs you can save upwards of $50 you might’ve spent here for entry, umbrellas, chairs….

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Flying Horse Carousel

Amy B.

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Emily K.

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Nancy S.

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Bethany S.

Google

Parking is a nightmare! Carousel is fun, and prices are very good, but was disappointing that the carousel was playing modern pop music, instead of traditional carousel calliope music.

Matt H.

Google

Always a great time for the kids!

Jay P

Google

$1 horse rides ! $4 on the outside so you can get the “golden ring” for a free ride. Kids enjoyed it. Parking might be tough… but went on the way out after the beach.

Susanne K

Google

Worth the trip, simply for the historical aspect. Watch Hill is nice little spot for dining and shopping.

Brendan M.

Google

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