Carowinds
| Previously known as Paramount's Carowinds (1993–2006) | |
An aerial view of the park in 2017 | |
| Location | Charlotte, North Carolina Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States |
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| Coordinates | 35°06′10″N 80°56′30″W / 35.10278°N 80.94167°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | March 31, 1973 |
| Owner | Six Flags |
| General manager | Brian Oerding |
| Slogan | "Where The Carolinas Come Together" |
| Operating season | March through January |
| Area | 407 acres (1.65 km2) |
| Attractions | |
| Total | 42 |
| Roller coasters | 13 |
| Website | www |
Carowinds 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 park has a sign telling guests where the state line lies.
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.