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Carousel of Happiness, Nederland

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Theme Park Water / Amusement Park

The Carousel of Happiness is indoors, in an environmentally sound dodecagon (twelve sided space). It's base is a 104 year old carousel designed by Charles Looff -- the premier American carousel designer -- and the wooden menagerie was carved by Nederland local Scott Harrison over a period of 26 years.

The carousel is open for rides since Memorial Day 2010, and each ride if $1.00 a piece. Wheelchair accessible rides, the Carousel of Happiness is dedicated to inclusiveness, mutual support with other non-profits and standing by those with special needs.

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namstutz

Our kids had a great time riding the carousel and we enjoyed the experience very much. Hard to imagine that the animals on the carousel are the life's work of one man! A truly unique attraction. more »
luv2travelwichita18

For $1, this. An't be beat for young and old alike. Well preserved beautiful wooden carousel with a magnificent Wurlitzer more »
ec80021

I can't believe it took me 20 years to find this happy place. As it says on their website, the mechanism of Carousel of Happiness in Nederland, CO was rescued by a Nederland resident and former Marine... more »

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Marie D

Such a wonderful place with great people working there. If you can't appreciate a great place like this you don't belong in Nederland or Colorado.

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Leanne Goff

We adore this carousel and go each time we come to Nederland. My daughter loves the animation of each of the animals. I love that its memorable for her, and also just $1 per ride. Its somewhat of a tradition after we are done skiing to head down to the carousel for a ride. It adds to the fun of the entire experience for her, which is the desired memory that I want her to have of the ski experience. Don't forget to go upstairs to play in the puppet theater when you are done. There is also a window so that you can look down from the top at the carousel. Its a special place that shouldn't be missed!

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Lili Tigresa

I had the most wonderful time here with my son. Special memories will be made.

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Jimmy Laverty

This is always fun. My mom in her 70's still loves a carousel. Hand painted pieces, music box is original old time and works great.

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Eric Basco

A lovely 1910 frame carousel with a beautiful story for the carved animals. At $1 a ride, this can't be beat! Bert was an amazing knowledgeable operator, and a Happy Birthday to him!

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