Bushnell Park

Spreading down the hill from Capitol Hill is the 37-acre Bushnell Park, designed by Jacob Weidenmann in the 1850s. The Gothic Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch, which frames the Trinity St entrance, commemorates Civil War veterans and offers fine views from its turrets, unfortunately accessible only on a tour. If you're a botany buff, take the self-guided tree tour of the park. Pick up a brochure at the Memorial Arch. The Tudor-style Pump House Gallery (1947) features art exhibits and a summer concert series. The park's carousel is a 1914 merry-go-round designed by Stein and Goldstein, with 48 horses and a 1925 Wurlitzer band organ. Even if you’re not game for a ride, stop by to read the fascinating history placards on display.