For a day of limitless family fun you can take the children to Carowinds amusement park. The park has thrilling rides and attractions for all ages and will definitely be a firm family favorite.

Carowinds covers an enormous area of over 400 acres and includes one of the country’s highest and fastest roller coasters, the Fury 325 – try it if you dare. Although many of the rides are only suitable for older children there are several family rides and a special area for small children to have fun. If you visit during the summer everyone can have fun at the enormous Carolina Harbor Waterpark which has exciting slides as well as a large kiddies’ play area.

Carowinds, 300 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273, Phone: 704-588-2600

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