3. Carowinds

F-U-N! The 100-acre park offers all the usual amusement park adventures, including Ferris wheels, roller coasters, special effects shows, and a water park. The Afterburn roller coaster gives riders the impression of actually flying a fighter jet. For cooling down, check out the attached Boomerang Bay waterpark. The park straddles the NC-SC border, just 15 minutes south of Uptown Charlotte and 12 miles north of Rock Hill, SC.   (© 10Best)

Don't miss Nighthawk, the first "flying" coaster in the Carolinas. It propels you Superman style through an adrenaline-laced series of spirals. (from Southern Living)

Hours:

Mar - Oct  Daily 10am-Close Hours May Vary Seasonally

Admission:

General Adult (3-61) $46.99; Senior (62+) $21.99; Child (0-2) Free; Parking $10 Children under 48" Child $21.99

Payment Methods:

Website: Visit the Carowinds website »

Type: Family Friendly, Theme Parks

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