Enjoy Carowinds Amusement Park on the Border of South & North Carolina!

Park: 3 PM - 11 PM Waterpark: Closed View Hours
Tickets & Season Passes Available – Reservations No Longer Required

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WinterFest

Step into a world of holiday magic, select nights Nov. 13 - Jan 9. Buy tickets, or get unlimited visits this year and next with a 2022 Gold Pass.
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New Year's Eve at WinterFest
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The Carolinas' Premier Entertainment Destination

Carowinds is where the Carolinas come together for fun! For more than 45 years, families and friends choose Carowinds for an AMAZING day the Carolina way. 

Only at Carowinds will you find almost 60 world-class rides, the Carolinas’ best waterpark, live entertainment, Camp Snoopy and downhome Carolina cuisine. Family-friendly special events keep you coming back for new ways to play all season long. At our well-appointed on-site hotel and beautiful campground you can turn your Carowinds stay into a fun getaway.    

From the moment you get here, you’ll see that Carowinds is one of the best places to visit in North Carolina and South Carolina. We’ll see you soon!

Award-Winning Thrills

Adventure seekers across the Carolinas flock to our award-winning thrill rides. Kids love Camp Snoopy’s pint-sized rides. Experience attractions that keep the smiles going all day long!

Ultimate Waterpark Chills

Surf’s up at Carolina Harbor, the ultimate waterpark experience with adventures from mild to wild! A tidal wave of attractions and amenities deliver splashtastic fun for everyone.

On-Site Hotel and Campground

Make your Carowinds stay a fun getaway at our SpringHill Suites by Marriott Charlotte at Carowinds hotel or full-service Camp Wilderness Resort. Just steps from the fun!

Seasonal Events & Entertainment

One-of-a-kind events means there’s always something new at Carowinds. Celebrate all season long with experiences found only at Carowinds. 

2022 Season Passes

Give the Gift of Fun

Includes unlimited visits for the rest of 2021 including WinterFest and all of 2022, free parking, exclusive discounts and more!

As low as 10 easy payments of $9.50.*

*Initial payment required.

2022 Pre-K Pass

The Carowinds Pre-K Pass is back for 2022! It’s FREE for kids three to five years old and includes unlimited visits for the rest of 2021 and all of 2022.

Kick Back and Relax at Camp Wilderness

Open year-round, our 55-acre, on-site cabin and RV Park is nestled in a beautiful, natural setting and offers a full suite of modern amenities for lots of happy campers.

WinterFest Group Activities

We offer a wide array of group activities that can be tailored for your needs – plus employee offers on group ticket sales.

WinterFest Tickets

As low as $24.99 

Your ticket to a night of holiday FUN! Find WinterFest admission offers, souvenir mugs, igloo rentals and more!

Dining Deals

Add food to your fun with all day or all season dining plans or quench your thirst with single day or all season drink refills.

Plan Your Holiday Getaway

Looking for a family getaway? Stay where you play! After a full day of fun right where the Carolinas come together, relax and recharge at the all-new SpringHill Suites Charlotte at Carowinds. This hotel at Carowinds offers 130 well-appointed suites with separate areas for living, working and sleeping.

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