Holyoke Merry Go Round, Holyoke

Name: Holyoke Merry Go Round
Address: 221 Appleton St, Holyoke, 01040-5714, United States
Telephone: +1 413-538-9838

#18 among attractions in Holyoke

Top attraction, Game and entertainment center

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Facts and practical information

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round is a historic carousel in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Previously a ride in the city's now-defunct Mountain Park, it was purchased and restored by a volunteer fundraising campaign following the park's closure in 1987, and opened at a new building based its original pavilion in Holyoke Heritage State Park in 1993. The carousel is one of about 30 remaining carousels built by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters. ()

Coordinates: 42°12'24"N, 72°36'19"W

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221 Appleton StHolyoke (Downtown Holyoke)Holyoke 01040-5714 United States

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+1 413-538-9838

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Holyoke Merry Go Round – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Children's Museum at Holyoke, Veterans Park, Wistariahurst Museum, Holyoke City Hall.

~470 ftSW
Museum
Children's Museum at Holyoke, Holyoke
3 min walk • The Children's Museum at Holyoke is a children's museum in Holyoke, Massachusetts, featuring participatory art, exhibits related to science and daily life, a replica TV studio and an elaborate climbing area.
~1040 ftNW
Park
Veterans Park, Holyoke
6 min walk • Veterans Park is a city park in the downtown area of Holyoke, Massachusetts. Originally called Hampden Park when it was given to the city by the Holyoke Water Power Company in 1861, it was rededicated in 1962 to honor the city's military veterans.
0.6 miW
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Wistariahurst Museum, Holyoke
17 min walk • Wistariahurst is a historic house museum and the former estate of the Skinner family, located at 238 Cabot Street in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
~590 ftW
City hall
Holyoke City Hall, Holyoke
3 min walk • Holyoke City Hall is the historic city hall of Holyoke, Massachusetts. It is located at 536 Dwight Street, on the south east corner of High Street and Dwight Street.
0.5 miN
Canal
Holyoke Dam, Holyoke
14 min walk • The Holyoke Dam, also referred to as the Hadley Falls Dam, or Hadley Falls Station is a granite dam built to produce hydroelectric power in tandem with the Holyoke Canal System at Hadley Falls on the Connecticut River, between Holyoke and South Hadley, Massachusetts.
~390 ftSW
Museum dedicated to volleyball history
Volleyball Hall of Fame, Holyoke
2 min walk • The International Volleyball Hall of Fame was founded to honor extraordinary players, coaches, officials, and leaders who have made significant contributions to the game of volleyball.
~1220 ftNW
Church
Mater Dolorosa Parish, Holyoke
6 min walk • Mater Dolorosa Parish was a Roman Catholic parish designated for Polish immigrants in Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States. Founded 1896.
1 miN
Canal
South Hadley Canal, Holyoke
26 min walk • The South Hadley Canal was a canal along the Connecticut River in South Hadley, Massachusetts. It was the earliest navigable canal in the United States, with operation commencing in 1795.
~1940 ftN
Park
Pulaski Park, Holyoke
10 min walk • Pulaski Park is a city park along the Connecticut River in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Originally called Prospect Park when it was laid out in 1884, it was given its present name in 1939 in honor of American Revolutionary War hero Casimir Pulaski, for whom there is a memorial in the park's center.
~770 ftSW
Park, State park
Holyoke Heritage State Park, Holyoke
4 min walk • Holyoke Heritage State Park is history-oriented state park located in the city of Holyoke, Massachusetts. The park opened in 1986 on the site of the William Skinner Silk Mill which was lost to fire in 1980.
0.8 miS
Bridge
Willimansett Bridge, Holyoke
20 min walk • The Willimansett Bridge is a steel truss bridge over the Connecticut River located between Chicopee, Massachusetts and Holyoke, Massachusetts. It carries Massachusetts state routes 116 and 141.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Holyoke Merry Go Round open?

Holyoke Merry Go Round is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10:30 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 4 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Holyoke Merry Go Round?

Nearby attractions include Volleyball Hall of Fame, Holyoke (2 min walk), Children's Museum at Holyoke, Holyoke (3 min walk), Holyoke City Hall, Holyoke (3 min walk), North High Street Historic District, Holyoke (4 min walk).

How to get to Holyoke Merry Go Round by public transport?

The nearest stations to Holyoke Merry Go Round:

Bus

Holyoke Transportation Center (5 min walk)

Train

Holyoke (6 min walk)