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  • What is the Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round?
    • Lovingly dubbed the “Home of the Flying Horses”, the Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round has been a Watch Hill landmark since 1883.
  • How did the Merry-Go-Round arrive in Watch Hill?
    • It was brought to town by what many believe to be a traveling carnival, though for reasons unknown, the merry-go-round was eventually abandoned.
  • Has the carousel survived any natural disasters?
    • Miraculously, the merry-go-round survived throughout the years and remained unscathed despite many natural disasters, including the devastating 1938 hurricane that hit Rhode Island.
  • Is the Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round still in operation?
    • Today, the carousel—rumored to be the country’s oldest continuously operating carousel—carries on its tradition of bringing joy to children who hop on for a ride.
  • Where is the Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round located?
    • The Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round is located at 151 – 153 Bay Street, Watch Hill, Rhode Island 02891. For more information, call 401-388-8136.
Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round
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