Carowinds

Carowinds is an attraction in Charlotte, NC, part of the Western North Carolina guide. Cost: $25 to $50.

14523 Carowinds Blvd · Charlotte, NC

Why you should go…

Opened in 1973, Carowinds covers 407 acres on the North Carolina and South Carolina border, and a painted state line runs through the main entrance. The park has more than 60 rides, including Fury 325, a 325-foot giga coaster, the double-launch Copperhead Strike and the inverted Afterburn. Carolina Harbor, the water park, is included with admission. In fall the park runs its SCarowinds Halloween event on select nights.

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#roller coasters
#water park
#theme park

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