Silver Beach Carousel
A hand-carved carousel on the lakeshore, with 48 horses themed on local scenery, carrying on the memories of the old Silver Beach amusement park.
The Silver Beach Carousel opened in 2010 to commemorate the former Silver Beach Amusement Park. Every horse is hand-carved and painted, and many designs draw on southwest Michigan, such as local orchard fruit, lake fish and blossom festivals. Old-style band organ music accompanies the rides. Inside, a gallery called 'Shadowland' and models show the history of the Silver Beach Amusement Park, including what its roller coasters and ballrooms looked like. The Whirlpool Compass Fountain is right at the entrance, so it is a good place to spend half a day with children. A single ride is very inexpensive. In summer it stays open until evening, and at other times the hours are shorter, so check the official website in advance.
Opening hours
Summer daily approx. 10:00 am–9:00 pm; shorter in other seasons
Nearby sights
- Curious Kids' Museum
- Downtown St. Joseph & Lake Bluff Park
- Silver Beach County Park
- Krasl Art Center
- St. Joseph North Pier Lights
- Benton Harbor Arts District
- Sarett Nature Center
- Grand Mere State Park