Fact 1: Carowinds features the thrilling Fury 325, one of the tallest and fastest giga coasters in the world!
Fact 2: The park’s history dates back to 1973, originally designed as a state line amusement park between North and South Carolina.
Fact 3: Carowinds hosts the annual “Scarowinds,” transforming into a spooky Halloween attraction with haunted houses and scares each fall!
Updated: March 13, 2026