Going to a theme park is a great way to spend time with your family, friends and even your romantic partner. You can create memorable experiences filled with laughter and excitement with them. Maybe take pictures or record videos you can reminisce with them later on in your lives. If you live in North Carolina or nearby and you are looking for theme parks you can bring your loved ones to, we can certainly help you with that. We have compiled the top amusement parks and theme parks in North Carolina, USA, to give you a helping hand in deciding where to go. Let’s head straight to the list, shall we?
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1. Carowinds
Do you want to save a few bucks with your kids? Perfect timing! Carowinds is giving children from three to five years of age a free and unlimited visit for the whole year of 2019! You just need to register with them online before May 27, 2019, and take them to the park before June 16, 2019, with their valid birth certificate or passport to verify their age. They will surely enjoy the wide array of kiddie rides and activities here, like Woodstock Express and Snoopy’s Junction to name a few. This amusement park in North Carolina has adult rides too! But, just to confirm, the promo is exclusively for kids and not for the young at heart!
Carowinds
Address: 300 Carowinds Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28273, USA
Website: Carowinds
Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Price: 105 USD
2. Ray's Splash Planet
Ray’s Splash Planet is your one-stop recreation center. They accommodate open swimming, birthday parties and they offer swimming lessons and other fitness programs too. This fun park in North Carolina has slides that both young and old will surely enjoy. In addition, they have sports programs like baseball, basketball, soccer, they even have summer camps filled with physical activities where kids can socialize with other kids. They also hold programs for senior citizens like Tai Chi, aerobics and other health programs.
Ray's Splash Planet
Address: 215 N Sycamore St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
Website: Ray’s Splash Planet
Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Price: 6 USD
3. Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
Another great place to take your family to is the Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park, one of the best kids’ amusement parks in North Carolina. They almost have it all. From water parks, arcade, bowling center, and rock climbing and so much more. With so many activities to choose from, your kids will surely love it here!
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
Address: 5320 Oleander Drive Wilmington, NC 28403
Website: Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
Opening hours: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Price: 22.99 USD
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4. Tweetsie Railroad
For some reason, kids love playing with toy trains. They are even more fascinated with real ones. In Tweetsie Railroad, they’ll have lots of opportunities to express their fascination with trains! Not only that, but they’ll also get the chance to watch cowboys, take pictures with cute and friendly mascots, and pet an adorable deer in the deer park.
Tweetsie Railroad
Address: 13021 N 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Website: Tweetsie Railroad
Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Price: 32 USD
5. Woods of Terror
If you and your family love binge-watching horror flicks, and you suddenly felt like taking your thrill-seeking desire to the next level, come and visit this haunted woods for a horrifying, fun-filled experience. There are many supernatural events to expect here - be transported to The Third Dimension in 3D, watch a parade of otherworldly beings, participate in The Purge, and mingle with beautiful vampires, if you’re brave enough, that is! Oh, and don’t miss your chance of taking a groupie with Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees!
Woods of Terror
Address: 5601 N Church St, Greensboro, NC 27455, USA
Website: Woods of Terror
Opening hours: 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Price: 20-50 USD
6. Wet'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park
Wet'n’ Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park is one of the largest water parks in North Carolina. They have 36 slides in total, and several themed swimming pools, so you can bring as many friends as you have! What’s crazy is that the more people you have in your group, the bigger the discount you will receive! They have cabanas for rent, in-house dining spots if you go hungry, and a shopping center where you can buy souvenirs and gifts.
Wet'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park
Address: 3910 S Holden Rd, Greensboro, NC 27406, USA
Website: Wet'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park
Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Price: 29 USD
7. Ghost Town In The Sky
Ghost Town In The Sky is a wild west themed park open to kids and the young at heart. What’s unique with this theme park is that it is situated on top of a mountain, and can only be accessed via a 3,370 foot (1027.176 meters) long chair lift. This is probably one of those best scenarios where the journey is as good as the destination because you will get to enjoy the views along the way. Rides include bumper car, Gunslinger and Sea Dragon and many others. They were closed for a very long time, and they are scheduled to reopen in April 2019.
Ghost Town In The Sky
Address: 16 Fie Top Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA
Website: Ghost Town In The Sky
Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8. Santa's Land Fun Park & Zoo
Santa’s Land Fun Park & Zoo gives your kids the chance to meet Santa even when it’s not yet Christmas! Kids will also be able to watch many animals here, like porcupines, monkeys kangaroos, and a wide variety of exotic birds. Enjoy watching, and participating in the magic shows, play in the arcade room, and enjoy the rides! The amusement park will be open in May 2019.
Santa's Land Fun Park & Zoo
Address: 571 Wolfetown Rd., Cherokee, NC 28719
Website: Santa’s Land Fun Park & Zoo
Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Price: 23.25 USD
9. H2OBX Waterpark
H2OBX Waterpark is an amazing place to be! They have a ton of activities and sights to see for kids and grown-ups alike. Watch the dolphins swim, be amazed at majestic horses and cute ponies, and many other animals. Get wet in their two wave pools, go on a parasailing adventure, helicopter tours, and rent jet skis. These are just a few of the exciting things you can expect when you visit.
H2OBX Waterpark
Address: 8526 Caratoke Hwy, Powells Point, NC 27966, USA
Website: H2OBX Waterpark
Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Price: 28.99 USD
10. Pullen Park
Pullen Park is the oldest public park in North Carolina. It was first opened in the year 1887. They have been making families happy for more than a hundred years. With their wide array of rides, children won’t be bored! It is also a great place to go picnicking. Sporty people can do baseball and tennis. The park isn’t just for kids though, as there are many romantic spots for couples, like boating for example.
Pullen Park
Address: 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27606-2149
Website: Pullen Park
Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Price: 11.29 USD
Time to enjoy
We’ve done our part, it’s now time for you to pick one of the best theme parks and amusement parks in North Carolina. Pack your stuff already and head to where the fun is! It’s time for you and your family to enjoy!