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Looking for your next adventure? As the Carolinas’ premier entertainment destination, Carowinds – situated in Charlotte near the state border – is the ideal spot to make lifelong memories. Whether you’re soaring on rides, indulging in delectable food or taking in incredible live entertainment, Carowinds delivers excitement for every member of the family.
Thrilling Rides
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Thrilling Rides
Carowinds is home to some of the Southeast’s most iconic rides, including the record-breaking Fury 325, voted “Best Steel Coaster” by Amusement Today. Do you like your adrenaline with high speeds, exhilarating drops or mind-bending inversions? With more than 60 rides and attractions, Carowinds is a must-visit for thrill-seekers looking for any kind of rush.
Carolina Harbor Waterpark
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Carolina Harbor Waterpark
The charm of the Carolina coast meets the thrills of Carowinds at Carolina Harbor Waterpark. With towering water slides, two wave pools and a 3-acre children’s area, there’s no better place to beat the heat. Best of all, access to Carolina Harbor is included with admission to Carowinds. Up your experience with a cabana rental that includes chaise loungers and umbrellas, a lockable storage box, food and beverage service, and more.
Camp Snoopy
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Camp Snoopy
Families with small kids – the expansive children’s area at Carowinds is for you. And in 2025, the fun at Camp Snoopy will get even bigger, better and Snoopy-er with more ways for kids and families to have a blast together. Brand-new this year are two major family rides: Snoopy’s Racing Railway and Charlie Brown’s River Raft Blast.
Seasonal Events
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Seasonal Events
Throughout the year, Carowinds transforms for several can’t-miss seasonal events. SCarowinds in the fall awakens haunted mazes, nerve-wracking scare zones, hundreds of monsters and thrilling night rides (but if you’re looking for family-friendly fun, Tricks and Treats during the day is also a hit). Then WinterFest during the holiday season finds the park jam-packed with festive light displays, ice skating, holiday-inspired comfort food and beverages, and more joyful experiences for the whole family.
Shows and Live Entertainment
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Shows and Live Entertainment
You can count on Carowinds to deliver world-class family entertainment in beautiful outdoor venues with plenty of space to spread out. Whether you’re catching a show at Plaza Stage or in a quaint gazebo, big-time giggles and smiles are guaranteed.
Carolina-Inspired Food
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Carolina-Inspired Food
Carowinds ups the entertainment factor by also being a destination for food lovers with its wide variety of dining options. In addition to classic amusement park treats, sample Carolina-inspired flavors and delicious old-fashioned desserts. Check out the special seasonal menus year-round – blood-bag cocktail during SCarowinds, anyone? – and limited-time eats that boast unique tastes for an elevated experience.
On-Site Accommodations
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On-Site Accommodations
The best way to experience Carowinds is with an overnight stay at one of the park’s on-site accommodations. Carowinds Camp Wilderness Resort is a 55-acre campground with cabins and RV sites nestled in a beautiful, natural setting and offers amenities such as a private pool, cabanas, fire pits and disc golf. If camping isn’t your vibe, check out the on-site hotel sitting just steps from the fun.
This article was produced in partnership with, and all photos are courtesy of, Carowinds.
