MILITARY DAYS at Carowinds in North Carolina!
FREE ADMISSION~7/4, 7/5
Join us July 4-5 as we pay tribute to our brave military service men and women by offering FREE park admission to any active, inactive or retired United States Service men and women with a valid military I.D.
Things to Do
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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Rides & Attractions
At Carowinds, there are rides for everyone from thrill-seekers to families. If speed and adventure are for you, there's our thrills like Intimidator and Nighthawk. Don't miss them. If slower speeds are for you, the Family Rides like the Character Carousel or Woodstock's Express will be perfect.
Boomerang Bay
Whether you want to relax in the sun or experience tsunami-sized thrills, you and your family will find it all at Boomerang Bay - included with the price of admission to Carowinds! This 20-acre splash-tacular, sun lover’s paradise which includes a 34,000 square foot wave pool, 1,000 foot long lazy river, 11 exhilarating water slides and 3 interactive family activity areas.
Buy your 2014 Season Pass today to enjoy this benefit in addition to many others.
Live Entertainment
Carowinds thrills don't end with the rides and waterpark - Our Live Entertainment is amazing too featuring some of the best talent in the Carolinas!