Salem's Riverfront Carousel

Be sure to enter the drawing for a punch card for 18 rides! Details are at the end of this post!
The drawing end date has been extended to Friday June 22, 2012 at midnight.

The lights! The colors! The music! 

The joyful sounds of families enjoying time together. 

The delighted faces of children!
Salem's Riverfront Carousel is such a fun place!



© LG 2012

© LG 2012

There's more to this than meets the eye.

 

Dreams

Dreams of days gone by,

Dreams of one generation wanting to pass down the joy of a carousel to present and future generations,

Dreams of those with generous hearts to volunteer,

with hands to pick up tools and work,

with artist eyes to carefully paint each detail,

with feet to rally up financial support,

with benevolent people giving financial support...

did I miss anyone?

Did you know the dreamers are still dreaming?

In a room adjacent to the gift shop, work is at hand. I'd like you to meet the newest project...

 in fact, this is one of many! The Carousel Dreamers are dreaming up 12 different ones... and the Carousel Carvers are ready to create one for each month of the year.

In this room,  your family can learn all about the process of carving animals,
mathematics involved, the history of this carousel and more. 



© LG 2012





© LG 2012

Did you know there are opportunities to be a volunteer carver?
They teach you for free!

{What a neat legacy.}

Maybe you'll give them a call  at 503.540.0374
or e-mail them at salemcarousel@yahoo.com for details about this...

© LG 2012

Mr. Hopkins is one of the chosen animals. 

You may like to inquire about Mr. Hopkins when you visit. :)

© LG 2012

And while there, you may be able to obtain some free

"elephant DNA" from the elephant which is now being carved.

Cost: $1.50 per ride (per person); Ride Punch Cards & Bulk Rides: *18 Rides for only $20 (saves $7); other options are offered... visit here to see them.

Important: It's stroller and wheelchair friendly in the building. Some bench seats are on the carousel for those who cannot ride on the carousel animals.

Restrooms: Kept clean and there is a baby changing table in the Ladie's restroom.

Extras:
*There is a party room and you can go here for pricing.
*Something FUN we just learned about: Catch the Brass Ring! Win a free ride if you catch the brass ring from the salmon's mouth as you pass by on the Carousel! Height restrictions apply (there is a measuring chart next to the carousel gate). Play is subject to staffing availability. Feel free to request a game!
*If you need a pickmeup, there is an espresso bar there. They also sell water and some snacks. Popcorn is available, too.

Offered: During year round. Hours and days vary upon seasons.

Ages: It's for kids of all ages! :)

***Coming Soon! A downloadable study about Carousels to go along with your visit!***
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Okay Homeschoolers! Here's your chance to win a punch card from
Legacy Guardian Homeschool Resources and Event Planners

for 18 rides at Salem's Riverfront Carousel!

You can do multiple things to enter this drawing multiple times to increase your odds of winning...

1. "Like" Legacy Guardian Homeschool Resources on facebook. Then leave a comment here saying that you did.
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5. Leave a comment about what you like about this blog, how it has helped you, and/or why you hope to win this drawing.

This drawing end date has been extened to Friday June 22, 2012 at midnight. The winner will be chosen by using random.org and will be announced on this blog on Saturday June 23, 2012 by midnight. Be sure to check back to find out if you are the winner!