Spring Break and Summer are right around the corner. Wondering where to take the kids or even an adult’s getaway vacation? North Carolina offers a wide range of water and amusement parks across the state. Enjoy some time in the sun sliding down a huge water slide or riding wooden roller coasters with the crew. Water parks and amusement parks offer tons of adventures that the whole family can enjoy.

Now that we are planning our warm weather adventures, think about these top theme parks across the state. Take a mini (or a long) road trip and let the adventures begin. Check out these water and amusement across to visit in North Carolina.

• 1. Carowinds - Charlotte, NC

  Starting close to home. Everyone knows it, everyone loves it, Carowinds! Take a day to visit both the water and amusement side or get a season-long pass to keep the adventure going.

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• 2. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - Concord, NC

  Visit the Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and experience the water park, dining options, dry land activities, and so much more!

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• 3. Tweetsie Railroad - Blowing Rock, NC

  Take a trip to the wild, wild west at Tweetsie Railroad, a wild west themed adventure park. Multiple things to enjoy from trains, rides, a deer park, shows, and fun activities for the family.

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• 4. Land of Oz - Beech Mountain, NC

  Visit the Land of Oz, a theme park based on L. Frank Baum’s Land of Oz books. Follow the yellow brick road and see what’s on the other side of this adventure. 

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• 5. Water Boggan - Emerald Isle, NC

  This family-friendly water-themed amusement park is located close to the beach on Emerald Isle. Water Boggan offers water slides, pools, and water rides for all ages. With a host of lounging areas and snack bars to help you enjoy the day.

   

• 6. Lake Lure Beach & Water Park - Lake Lure, NC

  Enjoy 100 yards of sandy beach and swimming area plus a water park with slides and games at the Lake Lure Beach and Water Park!

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• 7. Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe - Greensboro, NC

  Slide to Greensboro to enjoy the ultimate Wet ‘n Wild experience! From mega drops to water slides to lazy rivers and water playsets. You won’t go wrong with this one!

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• 8. H20 OBX Waterpark - Powells Point, NC

  Hop on over to the Outer Banks and visit H20BX for the ultimate adventure. They have rides for everyone from the kids and the family to the daredevils looking for a thrill.

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• 9. Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park - Wilmington, NC

  Thinking about going to Wilmington this Summer? Visit Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park to enjoy their water park and indoor attractions. From water slides to laser tag and bumper cars, enjoy the whole day at this fun park!

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• 10. Adventure Landing - Raleigh, NC

  If you’re ever in Raleigh, visit Adventure Landing for a day of fun for you and the family. Offering attractions such as mini-golf, laser tag, arcade games, go-karts, batting cages, and more for everyone to enjoy.

   

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