The state line between North Carolina and South Carolina is marked by a painted line running directly through the park.
Fury 325 reaches speeds of 95 miles per hour and features a 325-foot drop.
The park was originally conceptualized by Charlotte businessman Earl Patterson Hall to help bring the two Carolinas closer together.
Intimidator, one of the park's primary coasters, is themed after NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt.
The park operates a dedicated event venue called Harmony Hall for live music and regional dining.
Carowinds was acquired by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company in 2006.
Carowinds is a 400-acre amusement park uniquely straddling the border between North and South Carolina. The park features the Fury 325, widely recognized as one of the world's tallest and fastest giga coasters. Its onsite water park, Carolina Harbor, is included with standard park admission and covers 27 acres. The park is home to more than 60 rides, including 14 roller coasters. It hosts the seasonal WinterFest celebration, transforming the park with millions of lights and ice skating. The park's layout physically places some attractions in Charlotte, North Carolina, and others in Fort Mill, South Carolina. It serves as a regional hub for Cedar Fair entertainment.
The state line marker on the main midway path.
Download the official park app to track real-time wait times for major coasters.
Visit the Carolina Harbor water park mid-day to avoid peak crowds on dry rides.
Use the North Carolina-South Carolina state line marker near the main midway for a unique photo opportunity.
Do not wait until mid-afternoon to ride the most popular coasters, as lines peak during this window.
Operates daily during summer months; transitions to weekends-only during spring and autumn; hosts seasonal WinterFest events in November and December.
Shirts, shorts, and shoes are required at all times; swimwear is restricted to the Carolina Harbor water park area.
