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“operating for over 80 years!”
The Carousel has been operating along the shores of beautiful Nantasket Beach for more than 80 years. Built in 1928 by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, it boasts four rows of 66 intricately carved horses and two rare Roman chariots. It is decorated with 35 original paintings, 36 cherubs and 18 goddesses who look down while a Wurlitzer Band Organ fills the air with music. One of fewer than 100 "Grand" carousels remaining in the U.S. today, the Paragon Carousel touches the hearts, sparks the imaginations and ignites the creative spirits of all who visit it.
Maybe the horses (all named and either perpetually or seasonally "adoptable") are cracked for wear, showing signs of their 90-year-old senior citizen status. Maybe they don't have the admittedly... Read more
Another spectacular visit to the Paragon Carousel. Still a wonderful summertime tradition. For everyone young and old alike. Read more
"This merry-go-round is gonna go around three times. If you change your mind about this, you can get off. But once it goes around for the third time, it's too late. You're married." ~ Old time... Read more
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Paragon Carousel
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- Sun, Tue - Thu: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Fri, Sat: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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