Summary graphic: A photo of the “Zipper” carnival ride in mid-action – the frame of the ride is static, but the ride itself is a blur of motion as it spins its patrons around.

We love Revere Beach. The first public beach in North America, it’s right outside of Boston at the end of the MBTA Blue Line. This weekend, there was an added attraction: a traveling carnival. We stumbled upon the party and shot some of the action:

Summary graphic: A woman sunbathing at Revere Beach

Nice weather or not, we visit Revere Beach every spring. In 2010 we decided we would hit all three of Revere Beach, Castle Island, and Wollaston Beach.