5 Carousels Dallas Kids Should Give a Whirl

These carousels around Dallas-Fort Worth are family favorites! Check the map to see where you can take your family for a spin, marvel at the intricate artwork and feel like a kid for a couple of minutes.


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    Stonebriar Centre Carousel
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     (1067.1 mi)

    Stephanie W.:  This beautiful carousel in Stonebriar Centre, located near the food court, has 32 colorful and unusual horses and 24,000 lights! Try a traditional Western saddled horse or a futuristic silver-armored one, or sit in a beautifully decorated chariot with your little one! The carousel is open for rides during mall hours.

    State Fair of Texas Dentzel Carousel
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     (1074.1 mi)

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    September-October

    Stephanie W.:  The State Fair, though only open in the fall, has one of the most memorable carousels in Dallas. The 1914 Dentzel Carousel has been a staple of The Midway since the 1950s.

    Dallas Zoo Endangered Species Carousel
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     (1078.4 mi)

    Stephanie W.:  This outdoor, custom carousel has handmade exotic animals to ride on, along with a spinning bird’s nest. Your kids will love pretending to ride some of the animals they've seen in real life at the zoo!

    Grapevine Mills Heritage Carousel
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     (1085.1 mi)

    Stephanie W.:  Grapevine Mills is a huge mall in Grapevine that has countless stores, a large food court, and an old-fashioned carousel! It was handmade in Venice, Italy in the 1800s fashion.

    Fort Worth Zoo Country Carousel
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     (1112.4 mi)

    Stephanie W.:  The Fort Worth Zoo's outdoor carousel, a western-style ride located in the Texas Wild! section of the zoo, features different horses to ride, like appaloosas and paint horses! Tickets are available at all Train Depots.

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