Activity DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights
Jane's Carousel
An activity in DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.
Why go
Restored 1922 carousel in a glass pavilion by Jean Nouvel, on the water between the two bridges.
It is one of 7 curated places we feature in DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 activities and 1 outdoor spot. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Juliana's and Juliana's. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Activity · Sight
- Neighborhood
- DUMBO
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 30 min
- Best time
- Afternoon
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Juliana's
Coal-oven pizzeria from Patsy Grimaldi steps from the bridge.
Food · Brooklyn · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Juliana's
Coal-oven pizzeria run by Patsy Grimaldi in his original Old Fulton Street building, a block from the bridge.
Food · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3The River Café
Barge restaurant under the Brooklyn Bridge, open since 1977, with a five-course New Year's Eve dinner and live band.
Food · 0.1 mi straight-line - 4Washington Street, DUMBO
The cobblestone street framing the Manhattan Bridge for the classic photo.
Sight · Brooklyn · 0.2 mi straight-line - 5Brooklyn Bridge
The 1883 bridge's raised wooden walkway is open to pedestrians around the clock; the walk takes about 30 minutes.
Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line - 6Brooklyn Bridge Park
Waterfront park on old piers with lawns, Jane's Carousel and skyline views.
Outdoors · Brooklyn · 0.2 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Jane's Carousel is a stop on our New York New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights
Another curated activity in DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights. See the full DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on New York City
Our climate figures for DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights come from nearby New York City. Average daily highs in New York City run from 38°F in January to 79°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Jane's Carousel itself, we suggest: Afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for New York City from NASA POWER, not a forecast. New York City weather by month (covers DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Jane's Carousel, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 40.70442, -73.99238
- Destination
- DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights, New York
- Website
- janescarousel.com
Jane's Carousel: quick answers
How much time do you need at Jane's Carousel?
Plan on about 30 minutes at Jane's Carousel. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Jane's Carousel?
Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Winter hours are shorter, so check before you go.
Which TripsCircle routes include Jane's Carousel?
Jane's Carousel appears on New York New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Jane's Carousel to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights.
Plan DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights
- DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights travel guide 7 places
- New York City weather (covers DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights) weather by month
- Midtown Manhattan to DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights 3.8 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights
- Nathan's Famous Food
- Brooklyn Heights Promenade Outdoors
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.