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Carowinds

14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28241
704-588-2660
Ranked #13 of 47 attractions in Charlotte
4.0 of 5 stars 166 Reviews
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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Stephen P
Pickens, South Carolina
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4 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012 NEW

All the rides are fun.You could spend two whole days here. More

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m0mmy04
Charlotte, North Carolina
Senior Contributor
23 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012 NEW

This park is upgraded every year! New roller coasters have been added. A new kids area as well. I have kids from 4 to 19 this is a park for adults as well as kids as all ages! More

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Gretchen S
Cornelius, North Carolina
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012 NEW

Carowinds does not dissappoint for good family fun. Growing up in Orlando, FL (amusement park mecca) I feel as though my standards are quite high. Carowinds is great. Lots of rollercoasters to which they are constantly adding new and pushing the limits. A small kids character land with rides appropriate for 6 and under. Prices for food and wares are... More

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Rcheema
Indian Trail, North Carolina
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4 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012 NEW

I really enjoy Carowinds. At least, before it gets really hot and crowded. In the spring, it is great to have somewhere to take the kids. However, when school is out, the lines are ridiculous and there is almost no attempt to make the queu's cooler. They should have some sort of fast-pass system. I avoid Carowinds unless I expect... More

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viceechanson
Charlotte, NC
Senior Contributor
31 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

Great place to spend a day at any age. Exciting and a good value. More

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Kim J
Rock Hill, South Carolina
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012
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Great fun for the whole family. Something to do for all ages. Recommend season pass. More

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Lydia W
Irmo, South Carolina
Senior Contributor
26 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Been so many years can't tell you how many. Took the child there and now when the grandchild gets old enough he will go! More

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Jolene F
Indian Trail, North Carolina
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012
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They have a good variety of rides that a variety of ages can enjoy. My family really enjoys the water park in the summer. More

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RHSCtraveler
upper SCarolina
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5 reviews
11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

Typical smaller theme park, but owners are constantly trying to re-do, update and change things. If Disney overwhelms you, this might be your place. More

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LovinMyrtleBeach
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Senior Contributor
23 reviews
14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012

I have been visiting Carowinds for years and it has always been a great place to go with friends or family to enjoy a day of thrills. I can't understand the bad reviews because Carowinds has roller coasters for every age and rides for everybody. The water park is included with admission and its bigger than most independent water parks.... More

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