Summer has arrived, bringing with it high temperatures and humidity. The heat can’t stop the fun at Carowinds. Guests can stay cool during their visit with the following helpful tips and tricks:

COMPLIMENTARY WATER: Stay hydrated with complimentary water, available at all open dining locations in the park. Guests are also welcome to bring refillable water bottles. There are bottle filling stations at many locations throughout the park:

• Outside of the Camp Snoopy restrooms
• South Gate World's Greatest Funnel Cakes in Crossroads
• Near Copperhead Strike in Blue Ridge Junction
• Near Gear Spin in Aeronautica Landing
• Near Gyro Force in Aeronautica Landing
• Near Starbucks in Celebration Plaza 

Note, all refillable bottles must be empty upon arrival. Additionally, traditional water fountains can be located in the following areas:

• Inside Harmony Hall
• County Fair restrooms
• Crossroads restrooms
• Celebration Plaza restrooms
• Aeronautica Landing restrooms
• Thrill Zone restrooms

COOLING TOWELS: Purchase a cooling towel at one of the many retail shops inside Carowinds.

INDOOR FUN: Take a break and cool off with Carowinds' indoor attractions. The air-conditioned Carowinds Theater features Brad Ross: International Star Illusionist this summer. Grab a bite to eat in one of the dining locations with a large air-conditioned dining room like Chickie's and Pete's, Blue Ridge Country Kitchen, Leonardo's Hometown Italian Food or Harmony Hall.

MISTING FANS: Guests can cool off under large misting fans located in the queue lines of most rides in the park.

OUTSIDE ITEMS: Guests bring certain items into the park, such as cooling towels and personal fans, to help them cool off. Guests may bring bags into the park; all bags are subject to search prior to entry.

SHADED PRIVATE CABANAS: Cool off in a private, shaded cabana at Carolina Harbor Waterpark. There are four types of cabanas available, for groups of all sizes. Guests should reserve a cabana online prior to their visit.

WATER PARK: Carolina Harbor, Carowinds' premier water park, features two wave pools, a lazy river and multiple water slides to allow guests to cool off while having fun.

Using these tips, guests will be able to have summer fun at Carowinds while staying cool. Get tickets and find park hours at Carowinds.com.