Carowinds
Carowinds is a unique theme park that literally straddles the border between North and South Carolina, offering world-class thrills with a distinctive regional flair.
Featured Roller Coasters
Height
325 ft
Speed
95 mph
Fun Fact
World's tallest and fastest giga coaster at opening reaching 325 feet high and 95 mph with 6602 feet of track
Height
125 ft
Speed
42 mph
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Features two launches and five inversions including a unique jojo roll element over the park's entrance plaza
Height
232 ft
Speed
80 mph
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Recently renamed from Intimidator in 2024 this B&M hypercoaster was themed after NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt
Height
95 ft
Speed
55 mph
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A classic Schwarzkopf shuttle loop coaster that launches riders to 55 mph in 4 seconds using a flywheel system
Height
85 ft
Speed
35 mph
Fun Fact
Carowinds' first roller coaster featuring a mine-themed ride through the Carolina backcountry with authentic mining theming
Height
95 ft
Speed
50 mph
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A traditional wooden coaster that opened with the park featuring classic out-and-back design with multiple airtime hills
Height
125 ft
Speed
47 mph
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Originally named Boomerang this shuttle coaster travels forwards and backwards through the same track layout
Height
83 ft
Speed
50 mph
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Originally themed to the 1994 movie 'The Hurler' starring Will Ferrell featuring a twisting wooden track layout
Height
30 ft
Speed
25 mph
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A family coaster designed for younger riders with gentle hills and turns in the Camp Snoopy area
Height
90 ft
Speed
50 mph
Fun Fact
A stand-up coaster featuring four inversions and the unique experience of riding while standing throughout the entire course