Bushnell Park Carousel - Hartford, CT
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member CraigInCT
N 41° 45.903 W 072° 40.743
18T E 692927 N 4626294
1914 carousel located in America's Oldest Public Park
Waymark Code: WM1TEK
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 07/07/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member frivlas
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Today July 7, 2007 is the carousel's 93rd birthday. They sang happy birthday, served cake and let everyone ride for FREE. Normally the ride costs $1.

Here's a short video I took of this carousel: (visit link)

To learn more about this wonderful old attraction please read this about.com article: (visit link)
Carousel Location: Neighborhood Park

Is the Carousel operational?: Yes

Does the Music work?: Yes

Cost to ride:
$1 to ride the carousel. Bushnell Park is a free park near to the Connecticut State Capital.

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday through Sunday, April - September 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone # 860-585-5411

Related Website: [Web Link]
Visit Instructions:
Please include a photo of your self at the location or a picture of your favorite animal on that carousel.

If you are lucky enough to take a ride on your visit, tell us what animal you rode.
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