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Carowinds


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 37 attractions in Charlotte
Traveler Description: A mecca of family fun, this 105-acre theme/water park features rides that thrill and live entertainment.
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Attraction type: Amusement/theme park, Other
Address: 14523 Carowinds Blvd Charlotte, NC 28241
Tel: 704 588 2600

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4 of 5 stars
tabatc 6 contributions
Killen, Alabama
Jun 21, 2009

I go to amusement parks to ride, not to see shows or people watch. We went to Carowinds so that my wife could show me the park she grew up visiting, and came away wanting to stay longer. I've always loved roller coasters, and man, Carowinds didnt dissapoint. I love all types of coasters (the ones that do and dont... more

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4 of 5 stars
melanie1126 2 contributions
Southeast US
Jun 9, 2009

I have been going to Carowinds since I was a young child and have always loved it. It has been several years since my last visit and my first with my child. I have to say I was impressed with the new coasters they've added since my last visit. We decided to take a couple of days off of work... more

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2 of 5 stars
olesneaker 2 contributions
Bristol, VA
May 22, 2009

Group prices not as bad as regular, but still not really a good deal. Hot, crowded, lines for rides too long - stand in line 1 1/2 hours for a few minutes of ride time. Kids rode 3 rides in 4 hours. Nothing for older folks to do. Our last visit. more

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5 of 5 stars
Flyer1965 10 contributions
North Carolina Mountains, North Carolina
Apr 23, 2009

We got a season pass for all the Cedar Fair parks, but you can buy one for just Carowinds for the price of two days discounted admission - around $60 bucks. Pretty good deal! It's one of the three closest theme parks, among Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens Williamsburg. My favorite for classiness would have to be Busch, and for... more

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5 of 5 stars
LIKETOTRAVEL125 17 contributions
NORTH CAROLINA
Apr 1, 2009

Went to Carowinds for Season opener on Sunday, No Lines, No Waiting. My 5 year old loves the Nick Section of Park. Although, all the rides are not open, yet. I think the season pass is a great idea because I can entertain my 5 year old every week for a couple of months for about $70.00 . I brought... more

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4 of 5 stars
burtoja 8 contributions
Virginia
Jul 29, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We enjoyed our visit to Carowinds. They have great roller coasters and a neat little atmosphere. The only negative was that they did not run many coasters with multiple trains to speed lines along. Granted we were there on a weekday, but if they had run more than one train, the lines would have been very short. Be careful on... more

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4 of 5 stars
kadejah98 14 contributions
georgia
Jul 9, 2008
3/4 found this review helpful

Okay, i read a lot of reviews about Carowinds , some good some bad, but im always a believer in checking things out for yourself, so we went for the fourth of july and of course it was packed, but we tried to be smart and get there at about 9 30 tobe the first group there, (not gonna happen)... more

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5 of 5 stars
Laurana532 6 contributions
Atlanta, GA
Jul 1, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My family went to Carowinds for a few days. We took our six year old son and my elderly parents. My mom was able to get a motorized cart to ride on and my son had plenty to do. There are rides for all ages. An amusement park and a water park are connected. You can use one ticket for... more

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1 of 5 stars
midget66 2 contributions
blacksburg,virginia
Jun 30, 2008
1/3 found this review helpful

we like another reviewer went to carowinds on a saturday in june. we waited in line for two hours to get on the one and only ride we rode for the day. my 9 year daughter nearly passed out. food and drinks are way overpriced. we got 4 sodas and two scoops of ice cream total for the day for... more

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4 of 5 stars
WWEfanofVA 5 contributions
Virginia
Jun 30, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

I went in 2007 to The BYT(Big Youth Thing) and my youth group spent the day in separate groups around Carowinds, I got stuck in a group with a bunch of people afraid of all the rides I wanted to ride. So me and the friend I brought with me said were going to ride some of the rides we... more

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Carowinds Address

14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28241
Tel: 704 588 2600