When you have a family full of people that vary in ages, sometimes it can feel a bit tricky to find an attraction that appeals to each and every one of you. Thankfully here at Only In New York, we like to make it easy for you to find something to do! Taking you all the way down to a scenic park along the riverfront, see why there’s no other carousel park like this one in the Empire State.

A 25-acre park out along the water, New York's Battery Conservancy is more than just a beautiful place to go for a stroll.
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The Seaglass Carousel only opened up in the summer of 2015, giving New Yorkers a new reason to head down to this area of the waterfront.
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The most unique carousel you'll ever go for a ride on, you'll almost instantly notice the theme of this gorgeous attraction as you're walking up to it.
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Shaped like a nautilus, the Seaglass Carousel is 2,575-square feet and will make you feel like you're going for a ride under the sea.
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Instead of the typical horse and carriage that you're used to riding in, the Seaglass Carousel has you sitting inside of glowing fish!
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Inside the carousel, you'll find a total of 30 fish that you'll have to choose from.
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Once the carousel begins to spin, you and all the fish will begin to twirl, bob, and spin around the nautilus.
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Another thing that's so unique about this carousel is that as if things weren't already colorful enough by day...
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...come nighttime, you'll get the chance to experience what it's like to ride on the carousel as it vibrantly lights up the dimly lit park.
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Changing colors as you ride, every fish is big enough so that it can fit one adult and one child on their lap so everyone can join in on the fun!
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Listen to the soothing and exciting sounds of the ocean as you go for a ride on New York's Seaglass Carousel.
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Seaglass Carousel is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. To find out more about the carousel, click here.

How to get here:
Battery Park
Water Street &, State Street,
New York, NY 10004

Looking to cross all of our state’s most epic carousel’s off of your list? Then take a look at The Enchanting Carousel Factory Near Buffalo That The Whole Family Will Love Exploring!

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