Grab the Ring! Ride a Wooden Horse.

The Flying Horses Carousel is the nation's oldest operating platform carousel and a National Historic Landmark. The Flying Horses were brought to Martha's Vineyard in 1884. It is owned by the Martha’s Vineyard Preservation Trust.

Located on Oak Bluffs Avenue, in the heart of Oak Bluffs, this treasured carousel has been enjoyed by Vineyard children, residents and visitors of all ages for more than a century. Handcrafted in 1876, the horses have real horse hair, a genuine leather saddle and glass eyes, the ride gives children a taste of entertainment from a TV-free era. The carousel offers perfect entertainment on summer evenings or rainy days. In the middle of the ride, a device holding metal rings is lowered for riders to grab as they pass. The last ring is brass, granting the "winner" a free ride.

The carousel is open from Easter Saturday through Columbus Day (schedule varies). Rides are only $1.50, and if you are lucky enough to catch the brass ring, you get a free ride! Children younger than 12 years old may ride.

In addition to the carousel, video games are available as well as refreshments, including popcorn, cotton candy, slush, and soft drinks.

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