Cape Cod Attractions – Interesting Cape Cod History
Posted by Mark Appleton | recreation | Posted on December 19th, 2009
As a child, do you recall what it felt like when the wind blew through your hair, and the festive music played while the scene was lit up with the most colorful lights? If you realize that I’m talking about a carousel ride, then you are correct!
Families have enjoyed Cape Cod family vacations for many years and their fondest memories are of the carousel rides (which are quite popular on the Cape).
Interesting Fact
Did you know carousel horses were once used to train cavalry soldiers?
The Cape relishes in the history of carousel rides. You can find them at the Cape Cod Carousel and Funhouse Arcade, Island Carousel at Cape Cod Mall and the Flying Horse Carousel in Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard – just to name a few.
The Flying Horse was built in 1876 by Charles Dare and is the oldest carousel in the U.S. – it only costs $1.50 for a ride and kids and adults love it.
Ride For Free!
At Heritage Museum and Gardens exists the hand carved carousel, another beautiful and historic carousel. This one was delicately crafted by Charles Looff back in 1912, and with museum admission you can ride for free.
There is plenty to do on Cape Cod, so a Cape Cod family vacation is ideal for children. Hundreds of families spend their summers on the Cape and trust me, you could never be at a loss for fun activities for the whole family.
* The Zooquarium
* Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf
* Whale watching
* Seal watching
* Water Wizz Water Park
* Bonkerz Indoor Playcenter
Most Cape Cod hotels hanve a list of attractions and activities around Cape Cod that they keep at the front desk. The items above are just a taste of the many unique and enjoyable activities throughout the Cape.
Bring Out The Kid In You
Whether you have teenagers running around or busy toddlers, there are activities that can even let the kid in you shine through. Little else can compare to feeling like a child again, and doing things that make you remember of days gone by.
Cape Cod is the one place that can do it for you, right down to the sandy beaches. You may have never soaked up the sun on the coastal shore before, but it really will let that inner peace inside you shine through.
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