A fablous, beautiful, whimsical carousel. A great addition to our city. The carousel absolutely one of a kind. Now across the street is the ferris wheel that offers a unique view on Cincinnati and Newport. My advice is to take a stroll through the park, then stop by Carol Ann's Carousel, stroll through the unique gift shop there (reasonably priced), have lunch at Yard House (or one of the many restaurants in the area), then end with a great ride on the ferris wheel. I would also like to Ann that the carousel is in a glass building which is climate controlled. The ferris wheel is also heated and/or air conditioned. The Carousel deserves five stars for the experience...
Read moreBeautiful Indoor Carousel just inside the park. Animals unique beyond horses; a pig, gorilla, cheetah, white tiger, giraffe, a fish, birds, even a brightly colored praying mantis. Nice courtyard outside with stairs that lead to the Riverfront Park. At the time we were there, Saturday morning, they had educators there with live owls and were displaying and answering questions about them. Negs: No professional cameras are allowed unless you...
Read moreWe've been here several times and it's always a pleasure. Our visit today was just as nice. The ride is inexpensive and the man who runs the carousel is friendly and cheerful. The carousel is beautiful and completely clean and there are restrooms available and an elevator to take you down to the river level.
There are signs posted that say they do not want people to take photos with a camera but that cell phone photos are welcomed...
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