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Glen Echo Park

Glen Echo, Maryland, United States-July 22, 2021 1921 era Carousel in Glen Echo Park, Maryland; Shutterstock ID 2013394772; your: Bridget Brown; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: POI Image Update

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This beautiful park 9 miles northwest of downtown has a huge carousel (per ride $1.25, operating May through September) and children’s shows by the Puppet Company and Adventure Theatre MTC. It's located just over the border in Maryland.

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