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Cafesjian's Carousel

Cafesjian's Carousel
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Type of Attraction
Theme Parks, Zoos, Aquaria
Neighborhood
Central
Interests That Apply
Outdoors, Art
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Price: $0-$5
You can ride for free on the third (sometimes second) Monday of each month during the season of operation.
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Notes: One of the chariots on the Carousel has been modified, allowing a single wheelchair on board during each ride.
Water/Drinks: Available at attraction or nearby.
This is a good place to get: Snacks
Restrooms: Available
Notes: There are restrooms located nearby.
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Cafesjian's Carousel

The Carousel

Ride Historic Horses


Family Time Off The Beaten Path

Address: Phone:
1360 N Lexington Pkwy
(Como Park, adjacent to Zoo and Conservatory)
St. Paul, MN 55103
+1 651 487 8200 / +1 651 489 4628

Description

Bright, fanciful horses and carriages spin around to the calliope tune of the merry-go-round. It is as if the prancing horses could take you back to a simpler time. For 75 years, you could find this kiddie ride at the Minnesota State Fair. Housed in the same building at the same corner each year, it was a Fair tradition. When the Carousel was moved to Town Square in St. Paul, it was only by the generosity of several local philanthropists that it was not split up or sold to some fun park in New Jersey. It stayed in Town Square for several years, until the demise of that complex as a shopping center took its toll on the Carousel. The 86-year-old Carousel is now neighbor to the Victorian-era Como Park Conservatory, prominently displayed in a location where thousands of children will pass by it every year. The new building blends in well with its neighbor, and reportedly cost a cool $1.1 million. A fitting house for the 68 original hand-carved wooden horses, no two alike. Ride for only $1.50.





Times & Dates

Open Hours: 11am-4pm, Tues-Fri and 11am-6pm, Sat-Sun, May-Aug; 11am-4pm, Sat-Sun, Sept-Oct
Notes: While the Carousel is usually closed on Mondays for maintenance, there are a number of Mondays when it is open from 11am-4pm.
Visit Time: 30min-1hr
Average Wait Time: None
Notes: If the temperature is below 45 or above 95 degrees, Cafesjian's Carousel will not be in operation.
Price: $0-$5
Price Notes: You can ride for free on the third (sometimes second) Monday of each month during the season of operation.
Discounts Available: Children under 1 (free!), Seniors over 90 (free!)

Exposure

Indoor with no climate control.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this attraction: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this attraction: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Best Modes of Transportation: Automobile/Car Bicycle Bus Walking
Parking Availability: Yes


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© iStockphoto.com / Pamela Burley