Carowinds
Carowinds (also known as Carowinds & Carolina Harbor) is a 407-acre (165 ha) amusement park primarily located. On the map, it sits 3 mi west of Pineville. For a second stop, Bank of America Stadium is 9.7 mi away.
A theme park, 3 mi west of Pineville
Open March through January
Carowinds is a seasonal theme park: open March through January. Check its calendar for the days and hours. When to go ↓
Places to stay next door
SpringHill Suites is 0.4 miles away; Carowinds Camp Wilderness (0.5 mi) and Comfort Inn (0.6 mi) are close too. 51 places to stay are within 4 miles. Hotels nearby ↓
42 rides and 14 roller coasters
On 407 acres. Open since 1973. About ↓
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 86K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 96% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep and Oct
March, April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Open March through January
Typical highs and lows in Pineville. Gray months it’s closed. Green months are open and mild.
Carowinds
Carowinds (also known as Carowinds & Carolina Harbor) is a 407-acre (165 ha) amusement park primarily located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The park is owned and operated by Six Flags. Carowinds straddles the state line between North and South Carolina, adjacent to Interstate 77, with a portion of the park located in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The state line is painted and runs through the main entrance area of the park.
The park was constructed at a cost of $70 million following a four-year planning period led by Charlotte businessman Earl Patterson Hall. Carowinds first opened to the public on March 31, 1973. The park features Carolina Harbor, a 27-acre (11 ha) water park that is included with park admission. Annual events include the Halloween-themed SCarowinds and the Christmas-themed WinterFest.
- Type
- Theme park
- Season
- March through January
- Rides
- 42 · 14 roller coasters
- Opened
- 1973
- Area
- 407 acres
- Owner
- Six Flags
- Opened
- 1973
- Wikipedia readers
- 86K a year
Hotels near Carowinds
You can choose from 51 places to stay within 4 miles. Top of the list is SpringHill Suites, at 0.4 miles.
Closest places to stay
- 1SpringHill Suiteshotel · 0.4 mi eastDirections
- 2Carowinds Camp Wildernesscampground · 0.5 mi westDirections
- 3Comfort Innhotel · 0.6 mi westDirections
- 4Comfort Inn Fort Mill Amusement Park at Carowinds Blvdhotel · 0.6 mi southeastDirections
- 5Welcome Hotels Of Fort Mill Inchotel · 0.6 mi southeastDirections
- 6TownePlace Suiteshotel · 0.6 mi southDirections
- 7Country Inn & Suites by Radisson at Carowindshotel · 0.7 mi southDirections
- 8Sleep Inn Fort Mill near Carowinds Blvd.hotel · 0.7 mi southDirections
- 9Quality Inn Fort Mill near Carowinds Blvd.hotel · 0.7 mi southDirections
- 10Holiday Inn Express Hotel Charlotte-Carowindshotel · 0.7 mi southDirections
Places to eat nearby
76 restaurants, cafés and bars within 1½ miles
Compare 8 towns to stay in
| Town | From Carowinds | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 288 259 hotels · 16 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 964,784 | $386K | D |
| Pineville | 3 mi east | 5 min | 24 21 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 11,851 | $395K | D− |
| Rock Hill | 12 mi south | 20 min | 45 38 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 75,911 | $295K | C− |
| Gastonia | 17 mi northwest | 25 min | 29 22 hotels · 4 motels · 3 lodges & cabins | 87,067 | $278K | D− |
| Matthews | 13 mi east | 20 min | 16 14 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 32,769 | $445K | C− |
| Fort Mill | 7 mi south | 10 min | 6 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 38,673 | $488K | A− |
| Baxter Village | 6 mi south | 10 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 campground | 4,542 | $671K | — |
| Belmont | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 16,415 | $395K | C− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More near Carowinds
These well-known places are within 27 miles.
Big draw10 mi Stadium & arenaBank of America Stadium8 mi MuseumSullenberger Aviation Museum70K visitors a year
26 mi LakeLake Norman
11 mi Stadium & arenaBojangles Coliseum
6 mi MuseumBilly Graham Library11 mi TheatreOvens Auditorium
10 mi MuseumMint Museum20 mi TheatreTruliant AmphitheaterPhoto credits
Bank of America Stadium: HangingCurve, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lake Norman: Prince Grobhelm, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bojangles Coliseum: James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Billy Graham Library: Billy Hathorn, CC BY 3.0 · Mint Museum: Bz3rk, CC BY-SA 3.0
Planning a visit to Carowinds
When is Carowinds open?
March through January. Check its calendar for the days and hours, which change through the season.
What town is Carowinds near?
Pineville, NC, about 3 miles east.
When is the best time to visit Carowinds?
March, April, May, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
How far is Carowinds from Greensboro?
About 93 miles northeast of Greensboro, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Carowinds?
Charlotte Douglas (CLT), about 8 miles away.
How many roller coasters does Carowinds have?
14, among 42 rides.
What hotels are near Carowinds?
SpringHill Suites (0.4 mi), Carowinds Camp Wilderness (0.5 mi) and Comfort Inn (0.6 mi). 51 places to stay are within 4 miles.
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