We planned our entire vacation to NC based on Paramount Carowinds for the kids and the NASCAR Race Shops for the adults. We have been to a LOT of Amusement Parks. I have NEVER had to wait in line for over 1 1/2 hours like we did at Carowinds for our very first ride in the park. The log ride... more

We went to the CocaCola 600 Nascar race at Charlotte in May 2007. Although tired after the late night race, my wife and I, and our three kids (14, 9, 8) spent Memorial Day Monday at Carowinds, but we didn't get there until about 12pm. It was a nice park, with the included waterpark. The weather was hot and the... more

Our family gets season passes every two years or so. We go mainly for our sons, now 13 and 10. This park seems to do just enough to get by and park officials seem satisfied with that. The "thrill rides" are pretty tame by most theme park standards. When they do add a new one (which isn't offten), it's after... more

We hadn't been to Carowinds for 10 years, and it certainly has changed in that time. This used to be something of an "atmosphere park" along the Disney lines with bands playing, and strolling entertainment, a paddlewheel boat, etc. That has all been dumped and focus is now on rides and games. If those are what you like, you will... more

My daughter and I just returned from a road trip. We visited 3 of the Paramount Theme Parks along the way, as the $59.99 annual passes (great bargain) we purchased at Carolwinds got us into the other parks as well. Carolwinds was our least favorite. It wasn't as clean as many parks I have been to, there weren't really any... more

Just returned from Paramount Carowinds visit on Friday April 14, 2006. We have 2 little boys ages 3.5 and 19 months. Over all it was a good experience. You could view the entire park in one day. (water park was closed). Great rides for little ones, i.e. Lazy Town, Boots Ballons Race, Flying Dutchman and Backyardigans Swings. The park can... more

This park has a decent collection of rides for everyone. While it does not have a world class collection of coasters it does have some very good ones. They have a very nice kids/family area with several coasters and a fair water park is included with admission. Food at this park is above average but prices, like almost all parks,... more

I have been visting Carowinds since smurf island was there, I was a child then. I have always loved it, and had a blast every year. Staff is very friendly, and open to any questions or help you may need. Water park slides are test rode, by the lifegurads every hour, mandatory for safty. One slide may be closed but... more

I highly recommend this for kids. It seems to be aimed more towards them, than teens. I used to have a season pass. I found that it was more fun to go occasionally (like once a year) than once a month. The best theme park in NC (hehe)!! more