Carried by the Tide

"The Proud Guardian" - Hand-carved in the early 1900s, the Herschell-Spillman carousel lion roars with timeless majesty. With its flowing mane, ornate saddle, and fierce yet noble stance, it has carried generations of riders — a symbol of courage, strength, and the magic of the Pavilion’s golden era. There’s a place tucked beside the water, where the golden lights hum softly as the sun slips low. It’s not far from the fudge shop or the fountain with the pennies. If you pause,

A Note for the Grown-Ups The carousel that Oakley-Mae calls “the horsies” is no ordinary ride.   Built in 1912 by the Herschell–Spillman...