Hampton Carousel

Hampton Carousel is hands down the best carousel experience I have ever had, and that goes the same for my parents who were with me. The gentlemen running it were incredibly nice and gave us an unforgettable tour of this classic piece of Americana.My parents and I had planned to make the Hampton Carousel a focal point of our recent visit to the area since my mother is a member of the National Carousel Association, and we were so glad we did. This was a gorgeous Sunday and despite that the area was relatively empty. We had very few other folks come by the carousel while we were there and so the two gentlemen running it gave us the grand tour, including of the central support pillar, the electronics adapted to assist the century-old organ, and the other historical artifacts lining the walls. They did so out of the kindness of their hearts and a genuine affection for the carousel and its history, which you just don't see in terms of commitment at most venues anymore. The price for all of this? $1 a ride. What a deal!The carousel ride itself was enjoyable, and it's very cool that they have so many tracks of the hit songs from each year the carousel has been open. You never know what you'll hear next! The pavilion containing the carousel is beautiful and sturdy, which is particularly important when it comes to protecting the carousel for the next century or so.This was a fun experience, and you can't beat the $1 ride price. Genuinely great fun for everyone, make sure you stop by if you're in the area!Overall: 5.0 stars-----Pros: - Amazing staff who go out of their way to make your experience a special one.- $1 carousel rides? The price is right!- Beautiful pavilion in great shape.- Fun decor with a ton of history behind it.Cons:- None, even their hours are great. Make sure you stop by!

Hampton Carousel (HC) is ready for Halloween! I had read about HC from another Yelper and bookmarked it for a day we found ourselves in Hampton and whaddya know, we found ourselves in Hampton last weekend, a lot sooner than I thought so this bookmark came in handy. Our kids love carousels so I knew this would be the perfect little pit stop before we made our way back to the other side.HC is located right next to the Virginia Air and Space Science Center. - Parking -There was not a dedicated parking lot for the HC that we could see, so luckily we found street parking nearby and it was free.- TLC -Two staff members were running the place. One by the admissions desk and one operating the carousel. The woman by the admissions started her spiel like a seasoned actress rehearsing her lines for the next blockbuster movie. She did not skip a beat. She told us that the HC turns 101 years old this year! Wow, pretty neat that they have kept this piece of history well maintained. - Pricing and Ride - The cost is one whole dollar. Cash only. And you get your dollar's worth too. The ride seemed quite long, like a good 5 minutes, but maybe that's just me. I was riding the sleigh (that doesn't even move!) and I was feeling a little queasy by the end LOL. Our kids on the other hand, couldn't get enough.HC was decorated for Halloween. The women encouraged the kids to make their way around the carousel to the different spooky and ghoulish figures to nab some candy before it spooked them. The kids had fun doing that! Well worth the visit to witness a bit of history and super cheap entertainment for the kids. Ride $1, smiles priceless.Stay safe, Friends!

101 year old carousel in Hampton located across the street from Virginia Air and space science center. It is in a building that is air conditioned and the ride is 1 dollar per person. Has a description outside of where it was made, stood and where it is now. Cool little history. Was just being a tourist in the area due to family visiting. Even as big as we are we were allowed to ride no problem. The carousel plays music and it was a fun experience. Highly recommend of you have kids. Still was fun even as adults that are into history. The staff was kind and friendly.

Today was my first time at the Hampton Carousel. It's absolutely beautiful, the painted horses were exquisite. Everything was polished and shiny. The attendants were super nice. The air conditioning was a bonus. It was only $1 per ride. Why haven't I done this before today??? I'll definitely be back. I love the carousel

The Hampton Carousel is a real gem in the area! Beautifully preserved and functional, you can ride for just $1. For Halloween, they had it all decked out with spooky decorations and had candy for the kids to trick-or-treat. It's right next to the Air & Space Museum, so if you are going, you should definitely stop over. We enjoyed a nice dinner at one of the nearby restaurants, and then walked over to ride and look at the water. A really nice, calm way to spend an evening without spending a ton of cash!

Was a quiet and relaxing ride for $1.00 you can't beat that. We where the only ones there that day but I am sure they are very busy.

The carousel provides a nice family activity in Downtown Hampton. The staff is friendly and you rarely experience any crowds. A nice place to take pictures too.

It is decorated in a Christmas theme. Very cute and my daughter loved it. Adults can ride on their own horse :)