Come on in, the water’s fine! Massachusetts car rental travelers are invited to jump in and cool off at Nantasket Beach Reservation as a part of their upcoming Verc vacation. Easily accessibly thanks to its location in Hull, Nantasket Beach Reservation is one of the busiest summer vacation destinations in all of Massachusetts. Travelers of all shapes and sizes flock to this beach in order to bask in the sun, frolic in the waves and enjoy an effortless afternoon. A summer getaway to Massachusetts just wouldn’t be complete without a visit to this waterside paradise, so why wait? Plan a trip to the sunny sands of Nantasket Beach Reservation today.

Simple excursions are sometimes the only ones worth having

Massachusetts car rental travelers will have no problem planning a visit to Nantasket Beach; simply slip into a swimsuit and go. This vacation destination is just that obvious of a vacation destination. Boasting more than 2 1/3 miles of fine, hard-packed sand beach, Nantasket Beach Reservation is the perfect place for an impromptu volleyball game, sandcastle building competitions or picnic parties. And don’t forget about the water sport options. Massachusetts car rental travelers can swim, boat and windsurf along this watery expanse, without bothering anyone. This beautiful beach has been a popular destination for city dwellers since the 19th century, so why bother going anywhere else? Visit the Massachusetts beach that’s been preferred for generations – visit Nantasket Beach during your upcoming Massachusetts car rental vacation.

A unique Hull icon waits at Nantasket Beach Reservation

Massachusetts car rental customers will find more than just a beautiful beach waiting for them along the waterside at Nantasket Beach. This is because Nantasket Beach is also home to the Paragon Carousel. Back in the 1800s, Nantasket was revered as one of the premier resorts in New England prompting the creation of numerous amusements. One such attraction was Paragon Park – its key ride? A merry-go-round designed by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, installed in 1928. This carousel was soon toted as the finest one ever built by PTC, as it featured two rare Roman Chariots and a scalloped canopy. Like most other amusements, the resorts of Nantasket soon fell out of vogue as travelers preferred to newer attractions located in Cape Cod and northern New England.

Saving the Paragon Carousel

In the early 1980’s Paragon Park was sold to a condominium developer. Local activists immediately came to the rescue of the prestigious Paragon Carousel, persuading the developer to purchase and preserve the magnificent piece of art. A year later, the developer decided to sell the merry-go-round. Once again, the Paragon Carousel was saved, this time during a dramatic auction. Three investors purchased the carousel, relocating it from its original location inside the long forgotten Paragon Park, to its current home on Nantasket Beach. But that’s not the end of the Paragon plight. In 1995, the Paragon Carousel was once again put on the market, this time with a price tag of $1.1 million. A group of people came together, many of whom had been working to revitalizing Hull’s reputation as a tourist location. Calling themselves The Friends of the Paragon Carousel, Inc., these industrious individuals managed to raise enough money to sign papers concerning the magnificent merry-go-round. Fundraising efforts still continue for the carousel, as plans to restore and refurbish the ride are now in the works.

The best beach in town

Massachusetts car rental travelers will find the Nantasket Beach Reservation on Nantasket Avenue in Hull. To get there, simply follow Route 3A south to Washington Boulevard. From there, turn onto Hingham heading towards the water and then again onto Nantasket Ave. Massachusetts car rental customers can learn more about the Paragon Carousel by contacting The Friends of the Paragon Carousel, Inc. at 1-781-925-0472.