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Carowinds

A Carolina park with a skyline built for speed.

Carowinds sits on the North and South Carolina border and is known for its high-thrill coaster line-up and family attractions.

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On-ride video thumbnail of Fury 325.On-ride video still
LOCATION Charlotte, North Carolina
COUNTRYUnited States
IN THIS INDEX68 listed attractions
COASTERS / DARK RIDES3
ON-RIDE VIDEOS3
HEIGHT FIGURES3

MAP

Carowinds map

Park grounds on OpenStreetMap, plus a link to the operator’s guest map.

Carowinds straddles the North Carolina/South Carolina line. Fury 325 dominates the skyline near the front; other coasters are spread along a looping path rather than stacked in one corner.

OpenStreetMap view of Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina. Use the official guest map for the illustrated land layout.

Official park mapLarger OpenStreetMap

WAIT TIMES

Current queues at Carowinds

Live waits for rides we can match. Figures update about every five minutes.

RideStatusWaitUpdated
Copperhead StrikeOpen20 minUpdated 2 minutes ago
Paranormal Inc.Open15 minUpdated 2 minutes ago
JASON: Blood ReignOpen10 minUpdated 2 minutes ago
VortexOpen10 minUpdated 2 minutes ago
AfterburnOpen5 minUpdated 2 minutes ago
Air RacersOpen5 minUpdated 2 minutes ago
Boo Blasters on Boo HillOpen5 minUpdated 2 minutes ago
Carolina CycloneOpen5 minUpdated 2 minutes ago
Carolina GoldrusherOpen5 minUpdated 2 minutes ago
Hover & DodgeOpen5 minUpdated 2 minutes ago
HurlerOpen5 minUpdated 2 minutes ago
KaleidoscopeOpen5 minUpdated 2 minutes ago
Mountain GlidersOpen5 minUpdated 2 minutes ago
RicochetOpen5 minUpdated 2 minutes ago
Rock 'N' RollerOpen5 minUpdated 2 minutes ago
Silver Scream Studios: Director's CutOpen5 minUpdated 2 minutes ago
SlaughterhouseOpen5 minUpdated 2 minutes ago
The AirwalkerOpen5 minUpdated 2 minutes ago
The Flying CobrasOpen5 minUpdated 2 minutes ago
The ToothfairyOpen5 minUpdated 2 minutes ago
Wind StarOpen5 minUpdated 2 minutes ago
ZephyrOpen5 minUpdated 2 minutes ago
Carnevil - Midway of MayhemOpenWalk onUpdated 2 minutes ago
Do-Si-DoOpenWalk onUpdated 2 minutes ago
Grave GardenOpenWalk onUpdated 2 minutes ago
Lost SoulsOpenWalk onUpdated 2 minutes ago
RestrictedOpenWalk onUpdated 2 minutes ago
RipcordOpenWalk onUpdated 2 minutes ago
SlingshotOpenWalk onUpdated 2 minutes ago
The Grand CarouselOpenWalk onUpdated 2 minutes ago
The HollowOpenWalk onUpdated 2 minutes ago
Barracuda BlastersClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Beagle Scout AcresClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Blackbeard’s Revenge - Cannonball Drop & Captain’s CurseClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Blackbeard's Revenge - Pirate’s PlankClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Boogie Board RacerClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Camp BusClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Carolina Harbor Shore ClubClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Carolina SkytowerClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Charlie Brown’s River Raft BlastClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Charlie Brown's Wind-upClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Coastal CurrentsClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Electro-SpinClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Flying Ace Balloon RaceClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Fury 325Closed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Gear SpinClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Gyro ForceClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Hurricane FallsClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Kiddy Hawk CoveClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Kite Eating TreeClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Myrtle Turtle BeachClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
PEANUTS™ PiratesClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
PEANUTS™ TrailblazersClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Pelican PlungeClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Pig Pen's Mud BuggiesClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Pirate's LandingClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Seaside SplashworksClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Snoopy vs. Red BaronClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Snoopy’s Racing RailwayClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Storm Surge Body SlidesClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Storm Surge Tube SlidesClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Surf Club HarborClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Thunder StrikerClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Tidal Wave BayClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Wilderness RunClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
WindSeekerClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Woodstock ExpressClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago
Woodstock WhirlybirdsClosed—Updated 2 minutes ago

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ABOUT THIS PARK

What is listed for Carowinds

Carowinds is in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Carowinds sits on the North and South Carolina border and is known for its high-thrill coaster line-up and family attractions.

This index lists 68 rides and attractions. 3 are categorised as coasters or dark rides rather than general attractions. 3 currently have an on-ride YouTube video attached.

3 listings include a height minimum. The tallest listed minimum here is 137 cm / 54 in for Afterburn. Confirm every rule on the official Carowinds site before you travel.

Names visitors usually open first include Afterburn, Copperhead Strike, and Fury 325.

CAROWINDS

Headline rides

Rides with a POV, published specs or a coaster/dark-ride listing.

RideTypeHeight min.POV
AfterburnInverted coaster137 cm / 54 inYes
Copperhead StrikeLaunch coaster122 cm / 48 inYes
Fury 325Steel coaster137 cm / 54 inYes

HEIGHT

Listed minimums

Height checker
RideMinimumType
Afterburn137 cm / 54 inInverted coaster
Fury 325137 cm / 54 inSteel coaster
Copperhead Strike122 cm / 48 inLaunch coaster

CAROWINDS

Rides and attractions

Each name opens its own ride page. On-ride video is embedded when we have a verified YouTube POV.

On-ride video thumbnail of Fury 325.On-ride video

Carowinds Steel coaster

Fury 325

Fury 325 is a 99-metre B&M giga coaster that crosses the North and South Carolina state line, with a published top speed of 153 km/h and no inversions.

153 km/h max speedOpened 2015Approx. 11 years
Ride guide YouTube
Ride page

Carowinds Attraction

Hurler

Hurler is a listed attraction at Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.

Ride guide
Ride page

Carowinds Attraction

Ripcord

Ripcord is a listed attraction at Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.

Ride guide
Ride page

Carowinds Attraction

Vortex

Vortex is a listed attraction at Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.

Ride guide
Ride page

Carowinds Attraction

Zephyr

Zephyr is a listed attraction at Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.

Ride guide

Ride lists are a local snapshot. Supported parks use ThemeParks.wiki; other names come from operators. Thumbnails are YouTube stills from linked on-ride videos from the last three years where we have them. Specs are rounded published figures. Always check the park for today’s opening times, height rules and closures.

FAQ

Carowinds questions

Where is Carowinds?

Carowinds is in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.

How many rides are listed for Carowinds?

This directory currently lists 68 rides and attractions, including 3 coasters or dark rides.

Does Carowinds have on-ride videos here?

Yes. 3 rides have a verified YouTube on-ride video on Carowinds pages in this index.

What height requirements are listed for Carowinds?

This index currently lists a minimum for 3 attractions, from 122 cm up to 137 cm. Operator rules can change.

Where can I get a map of Carowinds?

This park page includes an OpenStreetMap view of the grounds and a link to the official Carowinds map. Guest maps change, so use the operator’s version on the day.

Does this page show wait times for Carowinds?

Yes. When Queue-Times.com has a live feed for Carowinds, this page and matching ride pages show current waits. Figures update about every five minutes and can be delayed or wrong.

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