Seaglass Carousel

City-Kid Review:

Can we go again? I want to go on the one which goes up and down.
Me: We did.
Yeah, I know. I want to go on it again.

This is a beautifully modern carousel. Shaped like a metallic soft-serve or a miniature metal NYC Guggenheim Museum, the Seaglass Carousel is nestled in the heart of Battery Park.

This is a enchanting experience. LED lights gently dance with water effect lights as underwater music plays, creating an imaginative underwater-inspired ride. Differently shaped fish in mother-of-pearl colors, turn around individually and in groups, as some travel gently up and down.

There is no central column as in a traditional carousel. Instead, four motors control turntables from beneath the floor.

The building was inspired by the former NY Aquarium which stood on the current site of Castle Clinton. Built in 1896 it welcomed 2.5 million visitors until it closed in 1941.

We highly recommend.

Need to Knows:

This is a beautiful carousel.
Admission: $5 per ride.
Open daily, 10am-10pm.

Location: Inside Battery Park. As you face Castle Clinton, turn left and you will see the metal and glass structure.
Nearest subways are 1 to South Ferry, R to Whitehall Street (W on weekdays), 4&5 to Bowling Green

There are plenty of places to eat nearby, including the Battery Gardens Restaurant right next door.

Top-Tip

You can visit the Battery Park Urban Farm next door, take a trip to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island (tickets from Castle Clinton, NOT from the folks wandering around with flyers and Statue of Liberty foam hats), take a free trip on the Staten island Ferry, with great views of Lady Liberty, take a ferry to Governor’s Island. The City Clipper also docks at Battery Park.

Have fun!

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