The Inside Scoop by our Local Expert
Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, Carowinds Charlotte is an amusement park that promises fun for kids of all ages. From thrilling world-class rides like the Afterburn and the Carolina Cyclone to exciting stage shows and concerts, Carowinds Charlotte is the place to be for a fun-filled experience.The 112 acres of Carowinds Charlotte is packed full of gravity-defying roller coasters and wet-and-wild waterslides. Not yet tall enough to ride these pulse-pounding rides? Little tykes can still enjoy age-appropriate rides at Carowinds Charlotte through Nickelodeon Central, which offers plenty of rides and fun-loving characters from their favorite shows on Nickelodeon. Can't stomach the looping roller coasters? There's plenty more entertainment offerings for visitors of all thrill thresholds. The Carowinds Music Festival, held throughout April and May, has been entertaining guests for more than three decades. Come to Carowinds Charlotte on July 4 and see the skies light up in the fireworks extravaganza Nights of Fire, Carowinds' own tribute to Independence Day.Whether you've got a season pass or are looking to have a single day of non-stop fun, Carowinds Charlotte is a place that the whole family can enjoy. Carowinds Charlotte opens in late March and continues to welcome guests through the fall.