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Heritage Carousel of Des Moines

Tourist attraction

4.6(149 reviews)
Heritage Carousel of Des Moines

About

Hand-carved & -painted wooden menagerie. Featuring 30 hand-carved & -painted animals, this replica carousel turns to band organ tunes.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Heritage Carousel of Des Moines:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    1801 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, United States
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    Phone
    (515) 721-2590

Features

Crowd

  • Family-friendly: Family-friendly
  • LGBTQ+ friendly: LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safe space: Transgender safe space

Nearby

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