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Carowinds

Where the Carolinas come together

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Twelve operating coasters straddling the North Carolina–South Carolina line — led by Fury 325, one of the tallest and fastest gigas in North America. Opened in 1973; Cedar Fair resort since 2006. Stats sourced from carowinds.com.

Tallest

325ft

Fury 325

Fastest

95mph

Fury 325

Complete coaster roster12 coasters in atlas · 4 flat/water/dark sample

Coaster roster matches the park's operating lineup (closed rides like Hurler and Vortex remain listed for history). Flat and water rides are a sample — toggle “All rides” for more.

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Cedar Point in a nutshell

A lakefront mega-park known for height records, dense coaster lineup, and a full flat-ride collection.

Cedar Point lands overview

FrontierTown, The Boardwalk, Millennium Island, and how the peninsula is organized.

Height requirements explained

Minimum heights are safety rules — measured with shoes at the queue entrance.

Park timeline

  • Carowinds opens

    The Charlotte-area park debuts on the North Carolina–South Carolina state line.

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  • Fury 325 opens

    B&M giga coaster becomes the park's signature skyline attraction.

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  • SCarowinds

    Annual fall haunt event with mazes, scare zones, and late-night rides.

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