Smithsonian Carousel, United States: what it is and when to go

What it is and where

Smithsonian Carousel is a visitor attraction in United States (Winchester, Virginia).

It is in Winchester, Virginia, where this site lists 51 more places to see, 104 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 38.88915, -77.02458; the nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 316 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.

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It is one of the With kids places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

When to go

The best time to visit Smithsonian Carousel is March to October.

In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

What is nearby

• National Museum of African ArtMuseum about African Art located in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution154 m
• Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture GardenArt museum in Washington, D.C., a division of the Smithsonian Institution177 m
• National Museum of Natural HistoryNatural history museum in Washington, D.C264 m
• Freer Gallery of ArtArt museum in Washington, D.C266 m
• Einstein PlanetariumPlanetarium and movie theater in Washington DC390 m

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.

More in United States: With kids

• Disneyland: American theme park in California owned by The Walt Disney Company
• Walt Disney World: resort and entertainment complex in Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
• Bronx Zoo: metropolitan zoo in the Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
• San Diego Zoo: zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, United States
• The Strat: hotel, casino, and tower located in Las Vegas
• National Zoological Park: zoological park in Washington, D.C., United States

Every United States place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.

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