Hours & Directions

Carowinds is located 15 minutes from uptown Charlotte at exit 90 (Carowinds Blvd.) off Interstate 77 at the North Carolina/South Carolina border.

Nearby major cities include Columbia, SC (83 miles), Greensboro, NC (104 miles), Greenville, SC (105 miles), Raleigh, NC (179 miles), Augusta, GA (155 miles) and Atlanta, GA (248 miles).

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Carowinds Park Hours

Carowinds is open for weekend operation beginning Saturday, March 31. Daily operation begins May 25.  Please see our 2012 operating calendar for park hours. 

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Boomerang Bay Waterpark Hours

Boomerang Bay Waterpark, included with the price of admission, opens to the public Saturday, May 26. It's two great parks for one low price! 

Carowinds Gold and Platinum Passholders also get early access to to Boomerang Bay from May 28, 2012 – August 12. Buy your 2012 Season Pass today to enjoy this benefit in addition to many others.    

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SCarowinds' Halloween Haunt XIII Hours

SCarowinds' Halloween Haunt, the most horrific Halloween event in the Carolinas, opens select nights Friday, September 14. 

Carowinds Gold and Platinum Passholders also get in to SCarowinds' Halloween Haunt for FREE. Buy your 2012 Season Pass today to enjoy this benefit in addition to many others.

A separate ticket is required for admittance to SCarowinds’ Halloween Haunt. This event is rated PG-13 and may be too intense for young children.

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Driving Directions

Carowinds is located 15 minutes from uptown Charlotte at exit 90 (Carowinds Blvd.) off Interstate 77 at the North Carolina/South Carolina border. Visit the directions page on our website and type in the location of where you will be traveling from for directions to the park. Then get ready for the most fun you've ever had - a day at Carowinds!

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