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San Diego, California, USA – August 3, 2017: Horizontal view of the 1910 Balboa Park Carousel in motion ; Shutterstock ID 1365376670; your: Bridget Brown; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: POI Image Update

A traditional carousel dating back to 1910, offering 5-minute rides on colorfully painted animals.

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