Located right on the border of North and South Carolina, this family-favorite is one of the South’s top destinations for summer fun. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker looking for the best rollercoasters around or want someplace exciting to take the kids for a day or two, staying with Choice Hotels can help ensure that your trip to the park an unforgettable one. Summer in the southeast can occasionally be sweltering. But when you visit this amusement park, you won’t have to worry about finding a way to cool off. A water park located within the grounds is the perfect place to escape the heat. Test your courage on thrilling water rides, take a dip in the wave pool or just rent a cabana and lounge in the sun. Best of all, admission to this top-notch water park is included with your regular admission.
An amusement park doesn’t earn the right to be called the “Thrill Capital of the Southeast” without having some hair-raising rollercoasters to test the bravery of its guests. With a drop of 211 feet and a top speed of 74 mph, the park's flagship coaster is not for the faint of heart. If you’re looking for intense loops and helix twists, try out some of the other rides, including a popular wooden coaster. In all, there’s no shortage of rollercoasters and other top-notch thrill rides to get your heart pounding. If you’re bringing kids to the park that might not be tall enough for some of its faster rollercoasters, there are plenty of ways for them to get in on the excitement. With pint-sized rides and mini coasters, younger children won’t have to worry about feeling left out of the fun.
Another great thing about staying at a hotel near Carowinds is that you can easily access everything that the nearby city of Charlotte has to offer. For a list of things to see and do in North Carolina’s biggest city, consult our list of Choice Hotels in Charlotte. With more than 60 rides and a full water park to explore, you could easily spend multiple days taking in everything there is to do at this top-notch amusement park. Hotel rooms that offer comfort and convenience at affordable rates are the perfect way to take everything in, and that’s exactly what staying with Choice Hotels can offer. Book online now.