Flying Horses Carousel, Oak Bluffs
Cultural Heritage· Cape Cod & the Islands

Flying Horses Carousel, Oak Bluffs

National Register of Historic Places
Good forHistory buffs

The oldest operating platform carousel in the United States has been spinning in Oak Bluffs since the 1880s, when it was moved to Martha's Vineyard from New York City. Built circa 1876, it sits at the base of Circuit Avenue and still runs a traditional brass ring assembly — grab one, get a free ride. The carousel is a National Historic Landmark. Go.

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