⭐ Highlight
Flying Horses Carousel
Ride the USA's oldest operating platform carousel and grab for the brass ring.
Typical duration
30 min
Price
$4 per ride (≈ €3.7)
From port
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Transfer time
5 min
Indoor / Outdoor
indoor
Queue risk
medium
👨👩👧 Family friendly♿ Wheelchair accessible⚡ Good for short stops
🕐 Best time to visit
Late morning or early afternoon; busiest on rainy days
The Flying Horses Carousel has turned in Oak Bluffs since 1884 and is the oldest operating platform carousel in the United States, a National Historic Landmark. Its hand-carved horses have real horsehair manes and glass eyes; catch the brass ring on your ride for a free go.
Getting there from the port
A five-minute walk from the tender landing, up Circuit Avenue
🚌 Best transport: walk💶 Cost: Free