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Recreation Park Carousel
Recreation Park
Binghamton, NY
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Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
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Sai Bless Inn N/A 1.2 mi 1.9 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Residence Inn Binghamton $170 1.4 mi 2.3 km 3 of 5 stars
Clarion Collection Grand Royale Hotel $101 1.6 mi 2.5 km 3 of 5 stars
Super 8 Binghamton Front Street $83 2.5 mi 4.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Quality Inn & Suites at Binghamton University $119 2.7 mi 4.3 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Cyber Cafe West 0.5 mi 0.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Crepe Heaven 0.5 mi 0.8 km 4 of 5 stars
Sharkey's Restaurant 1.0 mi 1.5 km 4 of 5 stars
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Recreation Park 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
67 Bennett St. 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Art Mission Theater 1.7 mi 2.8 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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“Take a ride back to childhood” AP
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 12 attractions in Binghamton
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Traveler Description: This carousel's 60 horses are arranged in the uncommon four-abreast style.
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Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
Address: Recreation Park Binghamton, NY

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“Ride for Free, #5 of 6 Carousels”
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3 of 5 stars
LydzKyd   6 contributions
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Jul 5, 2008

One of six working carousels in the region given by George F. Johnson, this is a 60 animal carousel. Patrons can ride for free. This carousel was made in 1925 it is in very good condition. There is the original 2-roll frame WurliTzer Military Band Organ with bells, not working the day I visited. Carousel enthusiasts will enjoy the visit... more

“a personal perspective from a former resident.”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
california
Feb 28, 2005
5/14 found this review helpful

i was born and raised in binghamton new york.grew up in recreation park. it has seen it's better days i am sure.but, the park is a monument to the city and it's youngsters as well as it's elders. the carousel" merry go 'round" as we called it as kids was a great place to hang out and have alot of... more

“Move it to a better city!”
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1 of 5 stars
Outstanding-raters   24 contributions
upstate ny
Oct 1, 2004
19/23 found this review helpful

There is a carousel in a few of the Binghamton city parks. It would be a stretch to call them amusement parks (tiny concrete pools, lots of link fence, a few basketball hoops, small swing/climbing sets). Anyone driving even a few miles to see them will be dissappointed. The carousels tend to stand by themselves, surrounded by small city parks(in... more

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