Carowinds is a 108-acre theme and water park that straddles the North Carolina/South Carolina state line just minutes from uptown Charlotte and Fort Mill respectively. One of the most popular family entertainment destinations in the Southeast, the park offers more than 60 state-of-the-art rides, attractions and shows for all ages. Get set to get wet in the 16-acre Boomerang Bay water park, laugh and play with more than a dozen Nicktoons characters on 16 rides in Nickelodeon Central, or enjoy high-energy thrill rides, including 12 roller coasters.