Carousels can be found all over the world, but none quite compare to the carousel at House on the Rock. Taking the title of the world’s largest, the enormous carousel is 35 feet tall and weighs a whopping 36 tons! Just like everything else you’ll find inside House on the Rock, the carousel is an absolute must-see. Take a look:
Perched atop a rocky outcropping in Spring Green, House on the Rock has got to be one of the state’s most legendary attractions.
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Since opening to the public in the 1960s, the attraction has grown to include several buildings, exhibits, and gardens.
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Basically an ode to the odd, House on the Rock boasts an impressive collection of wonderfully weird items, like self-playing instruments, a giant squid, and some undeniably eerie dolls.
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The one-of-a-kind collection also includes the world’s largest carousel.
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Debuted in 1981, the towering carousel stands at 35 feet in height, measures 80 feet in diameter, and weighs 36 tons!
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Outfitted with 20,000 lights and 183 chandeliers, it’s truly an eye-catching sight.
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Its size isn’t the only thing that sets it apart from typical carousels, though. There’s also the menagerie of animals.
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Of the 269 handcrafted animals that fill the carousel, not one is a horse.
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In addition to the bevy of animals, the carousel also features an array of angels flying overhead.
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Between its cast of characters and dazzling lights, the carousel is like a never-ending parade of magic!
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Check out the video below from YouTube user Great Big Story for a closer look at Wisconsin’s wonderfully weird attraction.
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House on the Rock is open seasonally, from March – November. For more information, call (608) 935-3639. You can also visit the House on the Rock website or Facebook page.
Did you know the world’s largest carousel was here in Wisconsin? Ever been to House on the Rock? If so, what’d you think of the carousel? Tell us in the comments section.
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