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The Great Northern Carousel is a must-visit if you are vacationing with children. Hand carved animals by a renowned Walt Disney World carver and breathtaking stained glass artwork is sure to make this an unforgettable ride.

Riders can whirl around on any of the 37 unique Montana animals such as the Mountain Goat, Grizzly Bear, Cutthroat Trout, Bobcat, Bighorn Sheep and Grey Wolf.

This is a popular venue to host birthday parties or a summer barbecue. Live music and food stalls can be found in the amphitheater.

Find it at this Address: 989 Carousel Way, Helena, MT 59601, 406-457-5353

Take your kids to ride the Great Northern Carousel
© Great Northern Carousel

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Tour the Montana State Capitol Learn about the local history at Montana's Museum View the Cathedral of St. Helena Hike in Mount Helena City Park Best free thing to do: Tour the Helena Historic District Admire beautiful art at the Holter Museum of Art Visit the Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts Have a picnic in the Helena National Forest Enjoy live western music around the campfire at Last Chance Ranch Have fun at Great Divide Ski Area Take your kids to ride the Great Northern Carousel Have fun with hands-on exhibits at Exploration Works Enjoy the view from the Kindrick Legion Field Take a tour of the Original Governor's Mansion in Helena Take the Gates of the Mountains Boat Tour Watch a show at the Myrna Loy Center Have a family picnic in Spring Meadow Lake State Park Sign up for one of the Kleffner Ranch Tours Spokane Bar Sapphire and Gold Fever Rock Shop Take a stroll along Reeder's Alley Sample unique brews at Lewis & Clark Brewing Company Watch a performance at Grandstreet Theatre Go skating at Helena Ice Arena Stop by the Blackfoot River Brewing Co

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