Place to visit
Carowinds, United States: what it is and when to go
Carowinds is an amusement park in North and South Carolina in United States (Charlotte, North Carolina). Interests: With kids. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Amusement park in North and South Carolina · With kids
- Where
- United States · Carowinds Boulevard 300, 28273, Charlotte
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 861 km as the crow flies
- Website
- sixflags.com
- Run by
- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
- Coordinates
- 35.10291, -80.94308
What it is and where
Carowinds is an amusement park in North and South Carolina in United States (Charlotte, North Carolina). It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Charlotte, North Carolina, where this site lists 49 more places to see, 15 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 35.10291, -80.94308; the nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 861 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
It is one of the With kids places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Carowinds is March to October.
- JanPossible9:53
- FebPossible10:44
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:54
- MayBest time13:51
- JunBest time14:21
- JulBest time14:09
- AugBest time13:19
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:05
- NovPossible10:07
- DecPossible9:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Carolina HarborWith kids305 m
- Middle James Brewing CompanyBrewery5.5 km
- Knights StadiumBaseball stadium in Fort Mill, South Carolina5.7 km
- McDowell Nature PreservePark in Mecklenburg County, Province of North Carolina, United States of America; geonames ID = 44785856.7 km
- Model A Brewing CompanyBrewery7.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: With kids
- Disneyland: American theme park in California owned by The Walt Disney Company
- Walt Disney World: resort and entertainment complex in Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
- Bronx Zoo: metropolitan zoo in the Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- San Diego Zoo: zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, United States
- The Strat: hotel, casino, and tower located in Las Vegas
- National Zoological Park: zoological park in Washington, D.C., United States
Every United States place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Carowinds?
It is an amusement park in North and South Carolina in United States. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Carowinds?
March to October. In June there are 14 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 39.
How do you get to Carowinds?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 861 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Carolina Harbor, Middle James Brewing Company, Knights Stadium. The rest is in the United States guide.
Keep reading
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