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Discover the thrill and excitement at Carowinds, the premier amusement park and water park nestled in the heart of North Carolina. Spanning across a vast landscape filled with heart-pounding rides, water slides, and endless fun, Carowinds offers an unforgettable adventure for families, thrill-seekers, and amusement park enthusiasts alike. From towering roller coasters that touch the sky to exhilarating water rides that cool you down on a hot day, Carowinds has something to captivate everyone. Dive into the wave pools, slide down the twisting water slides, or relax in a lazy river at our state-of-the-art water park. Back on land, challenge yourself with some of the fastest and tallest coasters in the country. Guests consistently praise Carowinds for its well-maintained facilities, friendly staff, and the wide variety of attractions. The park's commitment to providing an exceptional visitor experience is evident through its high guest satisfaction ratings, making it a top destination in North Carolina. Whether you're planning a family outing, a day trip with friends, or a special event, Carowinds promises a day full of excitement and cherished memories. Don't miss the chance to experience why visitors rave about their experiences at our park. Plan your visit to Carowinds today and see why it's not just an amusement park, but a hub of adventure and joy for all ages!

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Ingrid Hakala
Ingrid Hakala -Google user
2 months ago
It was a nice amusement park and water park. There are not many rides for little kids, but they have some great rollercoaster ridesplan on bringing quite a bit of money. I was lucky im 65, so I only paid 19.99 to get in....Read More
WeekendUp to 10 minYes
Christopher Smith
Christopher Smith -Google user
2 months ago
Had an awesome day! Even with the July heat, the shaded lines, fans, and free water kept us going from open to close! I highly recommend the premium dining plan. By the time you buy 2 meals and a drink you’ve basically paid for the plan....Read More
WeekdayNo waitYes
Erik Omar Arellano
Erik Omar Arellano -Google user
a month ago
The park is spotless, with well-organized entry controls, and the variety of roller coasters is fantastic — each one feels like a completely different experience. I managed to ride almost all of them! They have great promotions, plenty of food spots, drink stations, and souvenir...Read More
WeekdayNo waitYes
Rachelle Shepherd
Rachelle Shepherd -Google user
2 months ago
Lots of fun activities, water park is a great addition in the summer. The roller coasters are big and fast and intense. Lots of rides for the kids. Clean and friendly. Tons of food and different ethnic styles of food too. Even had a Starbucks...Read More
WeekdayUp to 10 minYes
Tanisha Matthews
Tanisha Matthews -Google user
Edited 4 months ago
Great park! Went for the roller coasters and it was great! We were able to ride 6 of the roller coasters and rode at least 3 of them twice. The park is clean, the employees are polite and friendly. My only complaint is that...Read More
WeekendNo waitYes
Shams Mahmood
Shams Mahmood -Google user
a month ago
We had a great experience at Carowinds! We chose the Fast Lane pass, which cost $106, and it was definitely worth it — it saved us a lot of time in line and let us enjoy more rides. Parking was $35, and everything was smooth...Read More
WeekendUp to 10 minYes
Nickle 5'
Nickle 5' -Google user
2 months ago
I visited the park today for the first time and I was at how cool it was. I very much enjoy going to new regional parks and not being corporate yet. My home park is Cedar Point and the rides there are getting old to...Read More
J
J -Google user
Edited 3 months ago
Very nice park , clean and everything seems to be well maintained. All the employees I encountered were very nice and seemed to do their jobs well. All the food we tried while there was very good from brisket to pulled pork and chicken tenders. I...Read More
WeekendUp to 10 minYes
anita presnell
anita presnell -Google user
2 months ago
For No lines and No waiting, go on a day that’s 105 heat index👀. From 10-1, it’s not unbearable and you can ride as many as you want. The water park has lots to do but the water is warm!
WeekendNo waitYes
Almond S.
Almond S. -Google user
2 months ago
Nice park☺️ I loved all the different rides for all ages. Employees were all so kind and even let us ride the Fury twice to end our night!!!!
WeekdayNo waitYes
Nestor Torres
Nestor Torres -Google user
2 months ago
Great park. Has gotten alot better lately. I remember a few years ago it used to be empty and rides broke down alot. Didn't have any of that this time. Visited July 5th 2025 with family, and we had a great time. Relaxed by the...Read More
Kaiden Williams
Kaiden Williams -Google user
2 months ago
It was a great experience. I go every year, Just wanted to share how great my trip to Carowinds was a couple weeks ago. Yeah, it was hot outside — like real hot — but that didn’t stop the fun. I had a blast, and...Read More
Dr Rob Bess
Dr Rob Bess -Google user
2 months ago
It's our first time to the park. And we go to amusement parks all over the country. We love this selection of roller coasters here, most of them are pretty awesome. Outside of the sweltering heat which is not the first problem it was a great visit...Read More
WeekdayNo waitYes
Adam Jones
Adam Jones -Google user
2 months ago
The second theme park on our vacation, this place has some world class coasters and attractions. Their children's area was huge, and filled with rides for all sizes of kids and adults too. Even on a busy Saturday, we were able to get on every...Read More
WeekendUp to 10 minYes
Andrew Davis
Andrew Davis -Google user
a month ago
We attended family day for my job here on Sunday and it was good..the weather was good but the ride lines were still long and most of the rides and some Waterpark rides were closed so we didn't get to experience alot..but for free admission...Read More
WeekendNo wait
Celeste Purdie
Celeste Purdie -Google user
3 months ago
We had a great visit for Father's Day! If you have someone that can't do a bunch of walking, grab the electric scooter for $65. The fast pass is also worth it. Buy tickets online as they are cheaper!
Public holidayNo waitYes
Michael Bowe
Michael Bowe -Google user
2 months ago
Absolutely amazing experience! My friend and I did all of the big rides! We really loved the two gigantic coasters, thunder striker and Fury 325. Incredible rides, very smooth, crazy rush of adrenaline. I would highly recommend it!
WeekdayNo waitYes
Ashley Ingram
Ashley Ingram -Google user
2 weeks ago
Always a great time. Brought my son and his friends and we got to spend a full day here. They rode every coaster and ended it with the fury. Glad we invested in the gold pass. We'll worth the money
Weekend10–30 minYes
B walks
B walks -Google user
2 months ago
Fantastic family park for kids from 1 to 100!! It has exhilarating rides for extreme thrills to tame, throwback rides of nostalgic carnivals of the past! Very fair priced with some superb lodging nearby! Great place to have a fun, family experience!! Can't wait...Read More
WeekendNo waitYes
Maiia Riabovol
Maiia Riabovol -Google user
3 months ago
Carowinds is amazing! I loved it so much that I actually bought a season pass! 🔥 Every roller coaster was awesome, each one gave me different emotions — I just couldn’t get enough! I went on a weekday and the lines were super short, everything...Read More
WeekdayUp to 10 minYes

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