Take a Spin (On a Carousel!) Around the State

North Carolinians can enjoy an amazing array of carousels across the state, many of which are antique works of art as well as amusement rides. Find one near you from the list below, or hit the road to see your favorites up close. Use the comment section below to share those not on our list! Call or visit websites for more information.

NC Zoo, Asheboro

The hand-painted Endangered Species Carousel opened Spring 2006.
nczoo.org | 800-488-0444

City Park, Burlington

The Dentzel Menagerie Carousel is more than a century old, and is currently being restored. It is expected to reopen in 2021.
burlingtonnc.gov | 336-222-5030

Carowinds, Charlotte

Hand-carved wooden horses and chariots adorn Carowinds Grand Carousel, built in 1923.
carowinds.com | 704-588-2600

Village Park, Kannapolis

The only double-decker carousel in the state was manufactured in Italy in 1989.
kannapolisnc.gov | 704-920-4311

John Chavis Memorial Park, Raleigh

The Allan Herschell Carousel was built in 1923 and features a Wurlitzer 146A organ.
raleighnc.gov | 919-996-3286

Pullen Park, Raleigh

The Gustave A. Dentzel Carousel was built in 1911 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
raleighnc.gov | 919-996-6468

Sunset Park, Rocky Mount

The circa 1920 Herschell-Spillman Carousel was renovated to include paintings of local landmarks from the 1920s.
rockymountnc.gov | 252-446-0500

Shelby City Park, Shelby

The park’s wooden Herschell-Spillman Carrousel was built in 1919.
cityofshelby.com | 704-484-6476