Helena
Great Northern Carousel

Great Northern Carousel

Fun Things in Helena

4.6 501 Google reviews

+1 406 457 53 53989 Carousel Way, Helena, Montana 59601

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Where to find them

989 Carousel Way, Helena, Montana 59601

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About

Opened in May of 2002 The Great Northern Carousel has 37 unique hand carved animals that represent the animals of Montana, and is decorated to show the many beauties of Helena and our State. The Carousel also has a full ice cream parlor serving Montana's own Wilcoxson's Ice Cream. We offer a party room by reservation and can be utilized for birthdays, field trips or many types of events. The Great Northern Carousel is the perfect getaway for all ages.

Amenities

Service options

  • Onsite services

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

Offerings

  • Arcade games
  • Food

Amenities

  • Party services
  • Restaurant
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Crowd

  • Family-friendly

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Hours

Wednesday
11 AM to 6 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 6 PM
Friday
11 AM to 6 PM
Saturday
10 AM to 7 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 5 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed

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