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Hampton Carousel
Take a spin on a fully restored, turn-of-the-century carousel
right in downtown Hampton!

With the popularity of antique carousels at its peak, Hampton's restored 1920 merry-go-round has drawn thousands of visitors to the city's downtown waterfront. One of only 200 antique carousels still in the United States, the Hampton Carousel is a rare and beautiful example of American folk art. Its prancing steeds and stately chariots were painstakingly carved from fine-grained hardwood and painted by German, Italian and Russian immigrant artisans.

Housed in its own pavilion, Hampton's Carousel is a whirling tribute to the skill of its creators. It still boasts its original mirrors and oil paintings, as well as 48 intricately decorated horses. Rising and falling to the strains of the original band organ, many of these carousel horses are so finely carved that the veins in their necks and legs are visible.
Tickets

$2 Per Ride
• 10 rides for $12.00
• Rider Passes: 25 rides for $25
Carousel Schedule for 2008

Please note:
Due to improvements being made to the carousel facility,
the carousel will open on June 21, 2008

June 21 - September 1, 2008
Monday-Wednesday: 12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday- Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

September 2 - September 28, 2008
Monday-Thursday: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Friday-Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Special Bay Day Hours:
Friday, Sept. 5: noon - 8 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 6: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 7: noon - 5:300 p.m.

September 29, 2008 - February 28, 2009
Closed Monday - Thursday
(Opening for advance bookings and special events only)
Friday- Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.


Group discounts are available. Special hours are available for groups or special occasions.Please contact us at 757-727-0900 ext. 780 for Group Bookings
or ext. 717 for Special Events.

The Carousel is located in Downtown Hampton. Take I-64 to exit 267.
For more information call the Virginia Air & Space Center at (757) 727-0900.

Rider Fees:
• $2 Per Ride
• 10 rides for $12.00
• Rider Passes: 25 rides for $25
Tickets may be purchased at the carousel or at the Virginia Air & Space Center.