Carowinds

Ride more than 60 attractions, including the 325-foot Fury 325 coaster, at a park that straddles the Carolinas state line.

14523 Carowinds Blvd · Charlotte, NC

About Carowinds

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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History Buff
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