The carousel in Saratoga

posted Jun 26, 2008 | map this
Cheap Fun
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It has it's ups and downs.

The thoroughbreds aren't in town for another month, but if you've got a hankering for the horses check out the hand carved beauties on the carousel in Saratoga's Congress Park. The nearly 100 year old carousel was carved in Coney Island by the renowned artist Marcus Illions and has been bouncing around Saratoga County ever since. In 2002 it found a home in Congress Park and as of mid June it's open every day but Monday (weather permitting) throughout the summer. Yes, big kids (adults who just want to ride the carousel) are allowed, and It's only 50 cents a ride. Even a bet at the flat track will cost you a buck.

Find It

The Carousel
Congress Park
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

tags: Saratoga, stuff to do

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