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Carowinds

14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28241
704-588-2660
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Ranked #20 of 64 attractions in Charlotte
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Description: A mecca of family fun, this 105-acre theme/water park features rides that thrill and live entertainment.
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Beckley, West Virginia
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59 reviews 59 reviews
26 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

If you want to enjoy some good roller coaster, Carowinds is the place to go... We purchased season tickets which are really good priced and if you plan on visiting more than 1 day, its the cheapest way to go... Also if you get the gold pass you get free parking and that saves a lot by itself... There are... More

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Bluefield, West Virginia
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

I purchased tickets online! MISTAKE! The Fast Lane tickets were for the 15th, however, the park tickets were for the 16th!! UGH!!! I can't imagine why anyone would want the tickets for 2 different days! I did select the 15th for the date of the tickets . . . I do not know why they were wrong! I tried calling... More

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Shelby, North Carolina
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

I was sooo disappointed in Carowinds. As a local, I'm proud to say that we have a major theme park in our vicinity. But come on people, take some time out to clean the bathrooms, mop some floors and for goodness sake smile! The food is entirely overpriced and have you tried giving a large soda to a child without... More

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Hilton Head, South Carolina
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138 reviews 138 reviews
54 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013 via mobile

I had a good time at carowinds but the restaurants and food were a disappointment to me. The beer was horrible and the margarita was not good. I prefer universal and Disney and cedar point but my 11 year old son loved it! It is a park for kids. It was a lot of walking for a grandmother and not... More

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Lenoir, North Carolina
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

Every thing has fresh paint, we had a good first trip of the season to the park. Spent most of our at the water park. Had penalty chairs and shade.

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San Antonio, Texas
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30 reviews 30 reviews
12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

Fun for all ages. Dedicated areas for rides and water activities for the little ones make this a good place to take the young ones. In this area there is a baby care area with nursing areas, bathrooms and changing area. A variety of roller coasters for all tastes and 2 water parks helps to provide lots of choices.

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Summerville, South Carolina
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

This was my first time staying at the campground next to Carowinds. We decided to spend a few days here and go to Carowinds. Over all we had a great time. The weather was not great but almost all the rides where open. We had a shuttle from campground to Carowinds any time we needed it and once we got... More

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Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013

My younger sister had a field trip here, and decided last minute to go along with my mother, and grandmother. I had a great time,I loved this place, all the attractions here are wonderful! I also think its so cool that in certain parts of the park your in South Carolina, and then North Carolina! :) will definitely go back!

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Charleston, West Virginia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013

My boyfriend and I were looking for a park that we hadn't been to and ended up deciding on Carowinds. Last fall we spent all day at Kings Island and ended up only being able to ride about 5 rides due to very long lines, well this trip we got to the Carowinds about 15 minutes before it opened and... More

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ft mill South CArolina
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2013

The kids working the fast food ,well you can tell they don't want to be there. So it shows in the way they handle your order and your food.The people in charge of the rides are the same way,like they are in another world. That isn't safe they need to pay closer attention to what is going on. The cleanliness... More

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