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Vow Bride Magazine
Spring/Summer 2009
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Southern Living Magazine
May 2009

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
• Carousel Ride Pass: 25 rides for $25 - Best Value!
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• Ultimate Ride Pass (Multi-Ride Punch Card) $15
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Operating Hours for 2013

Closed for winter

March 29 - April 7: Monday - Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

April 8 - 12: closed

April 13 - May 19: Saturday & Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

May 20 - 23: Closed

May 24 - September 2*: Monday - Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

*June 1 & 2: Blackbeard Festival Weekend
Saturday, 6/1: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, 6/2: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

September 3-5: Closed

September 6, 7 & 8: Bay Days Weekend
Friday, 9/6: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, 9/7: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, 9/8: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Note: Carousel will open for advance bookings
and special events on closed days.


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. 718 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.

Tickets may be purchased at the carousel or at the Virginia Air & Space Center.
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