Last summer we took the kids to Carowinds for the first time and had a blast! With the arrival of spring, that means that it’s about time for Carowinds to kick off their new season. The theme park opens to the general public on Friday, March 25 and will be open through April 3 for spring… [Read More]
Plan a Trip to Carowinds’ Great Pumpkin Fest!
“Mom, when can we go back to Carowinds?” My son has asked me this pretty much every week since we went in July. We haven’t been able to go as much as we’d like, but he’s in luck because in two weeks, we’re headed for a quick trip to Charlotte to check out the Great Pumpkin… [Read More]
Carowinds with Kids: Tips for Your Visit
Last month we took a two-day family trip to the Carowinds Theme Park on the NC/SC border. We had a fabulous time, despite the 100 degree temperatures. Sure, there were some meltdowns, but all in all, it was a really fun trip. Here are our tips to going with young children. 1. Go on a… [Read More]
Adventures in North Carolina: Visiting Carowinds
About 15 years ago, I drove up to Charlotte from Greenville, SC (where I was attending Furman) and met my mom, sister and then boyfriend/now husband at Carowinds. I don’t remember much about the trip other than we had an absolute blast. We rode a ton of rides and even though it was hot, we… [Read More]
