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Carousels

Logansport, Indiana

Cass County Dentzel Carrousel

Ride an over one hundred year old carrousel, one of the few original Dentzel Carrousels remaining in the country.

Glen Echo, Maryland

Glen Echo Park Carousel

A merry-go-round that became a rallying point for the early Civil Rights Movement.

Kinnared, Sweden

Gunnar’s Carousel

Deep in the Swedish forest hides a forgotten water-powered carousel.

Apatosaurus trackway

21 Unexpected Wonders in Colorado’s Vibrant Cities and Small Towns

Uncover hidden gems within Colorado’s charming cities and small towns–like Durango, Golden, Grand Junction, Last Chance, and more.

Sponsored By Visit Colorado

<em>Le Défenseur du temps</em>—<em>The Defender of Time</em>—has been reinstalled in the Quartier de l'Horloge in Paris. Throughout the day, the metal swordsman marks the passage of time by fighting off a dragon, a rooster, and a crab.

Wonder Is Everywhere: The Defender of Time, a Plan to Bomb the Moon, and More From Around the Web

Get a peek into what we’re obsessed with right now.

April White May 12, 2023

Inside the replica of Mark Twain's study found in the middle of the miniature golf course.

Elmira, New York

Eldridge Park

This formerly abandoned amusement park includes a classic carousel and a replica of Mark Twain's famous hut-like Elmira study.

Holyoke Heritage State Park

Holyoke, Massachusetts

Holyoke Heritage State Park

The home of an antique carousel still in operation.

Jingles the carousel horse.

Anaheim, California

Jingles

The lead horse on a Disneyland merry-go-round that is older than the park itself.

The Carousel of Happiness

Sponsored By Visit Colorado

Residents of Albany, Oregon, have been hand carving the carousel's fanciful animals for 20 years.

The Carousel That Saved a Town

How building a children's attraction rebuilt the community of Albany, Oregon.

Rebecca Deurlein May 11, 2022

Podcast: Carousel of Happiness

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.

The Podcast Team December 9, 2021

Flying Horse Carousel

Westerly, Rhode Island

Flying Horse Carousel

One of the oldest carousels in the United States is still running in the coastal village of Watch Hill.

Paragon Carousel

Hull, Massachusetts

Paragon Carousel

The last remaining attraction from Paragon Park.

The Carousel at Trimper's Rides

Ocean City, Maryland

1912 Herschell-Spillman Carousel

One of the oldest active carousels in the country—but it might be missed by all but the keenest-eyed boardwalk strollers.

The Story City Carousel

Story City, Iowa

Story City Carousel

This hand-carved wooden carousel in the Story City North Park was built in 1913.

San Diego, California

1895 Looff Carousel

One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.

Merry-Go-Round Museum

Merry-Go-Round Museum

Learn about the history and craftsmanship of carousels inside this museum located in a former post office.

Round and round.

20 Beautiful Carousels That Aren't Horsing Around

Atlas Obscura readers share their favorite vintage and retro amusement rides.

Eric Grundhauser October 3, 2019