The DC Traveler

Is there any bigger joy for a small child than riding a pony? Even if it’s a brightly painted horse on a carousel?

Located in front of the Smithsonian’s red brink Arts and Industries Building, the landmark Carousel on The National Mall in Washington, DC gives kids about 4 minutes of riding fun. Plus parents get tons of great photo ops, as the children ride round-and-round to classic carousel music.

The 50+ brightly painted horses, a few zebras, a highly sought after flying blue dragon are ready to take children on a memorable ride. And for the really small ones, parents can ride with them in the safety of sleigh and flower pot seats to avoid getting thrown by a “bucking” horse.

So hang on, it goes faster than you would think.

For some background and history on the carousel, check out my post from last June with more information.

The Carousel on The National Mall
1000 Jefferson Dr., SW – in front of the Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building and across the Mall from the National Museum of Natural History
Washington, DC 20560

Dates and Times – Daily (weather permitting) 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Sept. to March – 11-5.

Tickets – $2.00

Nearest Metro subway station – Smithsonian – Blue and Orange lines, then a 2-block walk.

Parking – Metered and free parking is available in the area.

 Images – from personal collection – ©2008, Jon Rochetti
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