3/29/2023 0 Comments Dumbo carousel![]() The kids adored it, while the adults cooled down in the shade with frozen yogurts from the nearby stall. Try to time your visit with the free clown/magic show put on by the carousel every Sunday at 2pm and 4pm. They also have the 42 inch rule, although unlike SeaGlass, they do not charge adults for tickets if they are accompanying shorter children. Many of the animals can be found in the local area, as well as the classic ponies and unicorns. Pier 62 has a lovely traditional wooden carousel tucked away behind winding paths through well established trees and greenery. The Hudson River Park is one of our favourite weekend destinations, as it is so green, clean and open and there’s always plenty to do with young children (including the fabulous playground on Pier 25). Pier 62 – Hudson River, Manhattan. Cross at West 22nd Street.Two Bucks to Pony Up Jane’s Carousel Jane’s Carousel, with views over the East River Don’t forget to refuel at the nearby Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory. Walk over Brooklyn Bridge one way, and take the East River Ferry the other. Gorgeous wooden carved ponies circle, giving you the most amazing views of Manhattan. ![]() I’ve blogged about this before – it is a tourist classic and fits into a lovely family outing to DUMBO. Interesting architecture, designed to look like a seashell Built in 1922 by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, the beautifully restored Janess Carousel is located in Brooklyn Bridge Park and open year-round. An enclosed structure, it is usually air conditioned, but this has been playing up a bit recently so you may emerge slightly baked… Look at B’s joy T tall enough to ride her own fish SeaGlass’ ticket and souvenir booth – buy the tickets before joining the queue One of these has been designed to accommodate wheelchairs. There are also a couple of fish that follow a slightly slower, less crazy route, for those who prefer a smoother ride. The audio visuals are good too, with underwater sounds and music. The design is fun – you sit inside giant fish that are mounted on smaller rotating plates, giving you a more varied ride than the typical circular design. You have to buy tickets from a separate booth which is parked a few feet away from the main entrance queue. Kids shorter than 42 inches have to sit on an adult’s lap, (both of you needing your own ticket – it’s a money making machine). For those tall enough to ride alone, the seat belts cannot be undone without a special key, so you don’t have to worry about them wriggling off. At $5 a ticket, it’s not exactly cheap, but it’s still a reasonable way to entertain the family with minor exertion on your part. The Carousel is easily accessed from Park entrances at Dock Street or Main Street. This has been under construction ever since we moved here, but is finally finished and open to the public. The Carousel is located in the DUMBO section of The Brooklyn Bridge Park, on the East River, between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges. SeaGlass Carousel – Battery Park, Manhattan. La meraviglia volante aggiungerà un tocco di dolcezza allora della nanna con questo peluche grande di Dumbo. ![]() In case any of you are in a similar boat, here are three of our local favourites: SeaGlass Carousel, Battery Park Carousels are endlessly popular with our two girls, it is their ultimate weekend treat.
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