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19 rides
including 13 coasters
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2 with no height minimum
Rides the whole family can board together, strollers to grandparents.
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3 more at 40" or under
What opens up for preschoolers and early graders.
Don't-miss rides
Our top-graded attractions here — each judged against the best of its own kind, so a world-class kids' ride ranks alongside a world-class coaster:
- Fury 325 (Coaster, 54"+)
- Afterburn (Coaster, 54"+)
- Copperhead Strike (Coaster, 52"+)
- Thunder Striker (Coaster, 54"+)
- Snoopy's Racing Railway (Coaster, 36"+)
Every ride & show, with height requirements
Height minimums verified against official park guides. Want this personalized — exactly who in your family can ride what? That's the Rideable app.
| Attraction | Type | Height | Thrill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fury 325 | Coaster | 54"+ | Extreme |
| Afterburn | Coaster | 54"+ | Extreme |
| Copperhead Strike | Coaster | 52"+ | Intense |
| Thunder Striker | Coaster | 54"+ | Intense |
| Snoopy's Racing Railway | Coaster | 36"+, under 77" | Mild |
| Woodstock Express | Coaster | 40"+ | Mild |
| Ricochet | Coaster | 44"+ | Moderate |
| Kiddy Hawk | Coaster | 44"+ | Mild |
| Carolina Cyclone | Coaster | 48"+ | Intense |
| Carolina Goldrusher | Coaster | 48"+ | Mild |
| Vortex | Coaster | 54"+ | Intense |
| The Flying Cobras | Coaster | 48"+ | Intense |
| Hurler | Coaster | 48"+ | Moderate |
| Boo Blasters on Boo Hill | Dark ride | Any height | Gentle |
| WindSeeker | Flat ride | 52"+ | Moderate |
| Electro-Spin | Flat ride | 54"+ | Intense |
| Gyro Force | Flat ride | 42"+ | Moderate |
| Carolina Skytower | Family | Any height | Gentle |
| Wilderness Run | Kids | 36"+ | Mild |
Where to eat (sit-down picks)
- Picnic Grove — Catered picnic fare. All-you-can-eat group catering — booked groups only, not walk-up
All 54 dining spots — counter service, snack stands, price levels — are mapped in the app.
🏨 Staying overnight?
See our hotel guide for Carowinds — search stays near the gates by your trip dates.