Photo courtesy of Richland Carrousel Park
Merry-Go-Round Museum
Open since 1990, the Merry-Go-Round Museum in downtown Sandusky is home to antiques and artifacts that show the history of the carousel. Visitors can tour the museum, speak with artisans and even ride the fully restored Allan Herschell carousel from 1939.
Richland Carrousel Park
The Richland Carrousel in Mansfield is the first new, hand-carved wooden carousel to be built and operated in the U.S. since the 1930s. Designed in the style of celebrated carver G. A. Dentzel, this carousel features horses, bears, ostriches and more.
Tuscora Park
Amidst the rides, sports and games at New Philadelphia’s Tuscora Park stands one of the only antique wooden carousels in the U.S. This Herschell-Spillman masterpiece was built in 1928 and features 36 hand-carved horses rotating around intricate oil paintings to the sound of a Wurlitzer-style organ.
Looking for a carousel ride a little closer to home? The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Columbus Commons each have beautifully designed options for you and your family to take a spin.
Taylor Weis is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.
