Bushnell Park is located in the downtown area of Hartford, Connecticut. It features an historic…read morecarousel and numerous monuments such as the Corning Fountain. Bushnell Park is the site of many major events each year, including the Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz and the Hartford Marathon. My daughter and I came this week to Bushnell Park for Caribbean week and part two was at Bushnell Park. This was my second year here and the festival was good but in my opinion the other festival at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza is better, just because I love the riverfront. There were a lot activities for families and there was plenty of food trucks to choose from. Many of the lines were long but my daughter and I came across a tent called Cuisine and Pastry, which serves West Indian food, American food, and baked goods. As we thought the line was short, we still waited in line for about an hour. I believe the staff we're having problems with there debit card machine. I ordered the Stew Chicken, Cabbage, and Rice and Peas. My daughter and I took are first bite and we looked at each other and we both had a skeptical look. The cabbage totally lacked flavor and the chicken was dry. Stew Chicken is supposed to be like a stew with Caribbean seasoning and flavors. It lacked the stew part but the Rice and Peas were the best thing on the plate. My daughter stopped eating it after three bites. Two stars for BP Cuisine & Pastry. I actually looked them up on Google and it says there establishment is temporarily closed but on Yelp it doesn't indicate if there closed. I was confused. The event was great and they even had a live Caribbean show. My daughter and I had a great time and we look forward to going next year.

Never have I experienced anything so exciting as a ride on the Bushnell park carousel. Indeed my…read moreride on Wind dancer was extra special and the operator was also an exceptionally fun person and was also extremely helpful, offering me a stool to help me get onto a horse that was rather high up. Thank you very much for a memorable time.

Gorgeous old style carousel. Never accommodating to small grandchild…read more Popcorn portion is incredibly small!

This carousel was the old Mountain Park carousel back in the day. I never had the opportunity as a…read morechild but I took 3 spins on it recently as an adult. Staff was friendly and this was a lot of fun!

Spacious lovely open green space in the heart of downtown Hartford with the Capital building as the…read moreback drop. Very clean and simple park and a variety of events are held here throughout the year. We enjoyed the festivities and fireworks (2 shows) to ring in 2025. We much enjoyed walking the park on the paved walkways during the day, and it is great to read the information posted throughout about the history of the park. Take a ride on the old fashioned caraseul. Parking located around the park.

This park is a cool little oasis in the middle of the city. It's giving "mini Central Park" vibes…read morewith the massive gold domed Capitol building as a backdrop, so bring your camera because the views and the stone Memorial Arch are stunning. I recommend checking out the vintage carousel; it's a total nostalgia trip and can easily be the best part of the visit. Overall, it's a solid spot to touch some grass, ground yourself, and soak in some history if you're in the area.

The new york state museum is located in Albany ny across-from the state capital. It's a real treat…read morethat I did not know existed. My wife and visited family in Albany and with our love of museums decided to go . And I went back alone to explore this gem .the 911 exhibit is hard to watch with the actual damaged fire trucks on display. There is a harlem Renaissance section and a sesame street section for the kids. Enjoy its free !

Very disappointed. It's actually closed now for repairs. Apparently it's been closed since 2019 a d…read morethe floor is off limits to museum guests.

Found this place, thanks to Google. We specifically went to eat takeout and use the playground. It…read morewas pretty clean and well maintained. It is spring time (May 2023) and there was a lot of dandelion fluff flying around in the air, so beware if you have seasonal allergies. Google also routed us to the right location, but Fruitbud Lane it is.

Amazing park with playground, tennis courts, sports field and a pool! Had great fun with my…read moregrandson!

So much history in Saratoga Springs and this carousel is a part of it. You can ride it for $1.00!read more

It's in a prime location in middle of downtown saratoga in a beautiful park filled with history…read moreand a lot of natural springs that taste different. You pay a dollar to ride it and should i say anything more? If you are in Saratoga and have kids or you ate an adult and go down the memory lane of your childhood days, this is it. There's also Ben and Jerry's or Kilwins if you want to get ice cream before or after your ride on the carousel.

The ride was fun. However, the staff who was working there had an attitude. I was there with my two…read morekids. She didn't give us a heads up that she was going to start the carousel. As a result, I didn't have time to get on one of the horses. I ended sitting watching my kids. When I told her about it after the ride was over, all I got from her was "Sorry I gave you plenty of time". The way she said it, the attitude, that's what bothered me.

We can never come to the mall without riding on the horsey!! I grew up riding on this carousel and…read morenow my daughter will grow up riding on it too!! :) Bonus - They give you a punch card - after so many rides (I think 10) you get a free ride!! Woot!

"Why do you have to say that there's always someone who can…read moredo it better than I can? But don't you think that I know that walking on the water won't make me a miracle man?" (Elvis Costello) There are four baseball fields in a park where Asylum Avenue and Trout Brook Drive meet in West Hartford. Three of the fields are used by the WH Little League. The fourth field is different. You might say it's a Miracle Field. This field was designed for physically and cognitively challenged players. The playing field is built with a soft rubberized surface that is fully wheelchair accessible. Instead of raised bases and a pitching mound, these features are painted into the field's flat surface. The  base paths, distance from the pitchers mount to home plate, and outfield fence distances are shorter than regular Little League fields. Other than these tweaks and accommodations, the Miracle Field looks very much like a  typical Little League field. Fundraising for the Miracle Field started in 2008, and through private, corporate, philanthropic and governmental entities, over $800,000 was raised to construct not only the field but a playground, restroom and concession facilities that were accessible to all. In 2012, the Miracle League Field opened as the first of its kind in New England. Their website says it's still the only one of its kind in Connecticut.

Wonderful playground in West Hartford, parking can be tricky as you park in the old UCONN parking…read morelot off Trout Brook. Drive to back of the lot where you will see a row of handicap parking spots and a small wooden bridge. The ball fields and playground are extremely well maintained with restrooms for your use. Our 2yr old had a wonderful time, love the ground covering. There are several picnic tables there are well if you want to bring a snack/meal with trash & recycling containers.