The Carousel of Happiness is a very odd thing to have in Nederland, Colorado. Nonetheless, it is a fun, beautiful place. Each animal was hand carved by one man over 25-30 years and eventually meticulously assembled onto an old carousel frame.
Heather riding on a panda. Each ride is $1. What a deal!
I chose a kangaroo holding the world with Australia clearly visible.
A figure up on top of the main support column.
The Wurlitzer 101 piece band machine.
There is artwork all over the carousel.
My kangaroo came complete with a joey.
The parrot moved up and down when the carousel was in motion.
From the observatory deck.
The inner workings of the carousel.
What a fun place!