- Let's head to Charlotte and the premier 400-acre amusement park that sits on the border of North and South Carolina.

Carowinds is well-known for its extensive collection of rides, including the world-class Fury 325.

But there's also entertainment and plenty more that make this a great family destination for all ages.

♪ - Carowinds is the place where the Carolinas come together.

Has been since 1973.

It's about creating memories, families on both sides of the state line coming together from everything from thrill rides on our world-class roller coasters, to amazing live shows, succulent food, amazing events year-round.

I mean, it is really just the premier entertainment destination of the Carolinas.

- So we are the first and only amusement park on the state line.

Throughout the years, we've done all kinds of things.

I would say that our acceleration really started in 2015 when we opened Fury 325, number one steel coaster in the world, and a nine-time golden ticket winner.

From there, we really made the conscious decision that we wanted to be an entertainment destination.

We've got the only double launch coaster in the Southeast, Copperhead Strike.

We have family rides, right?

We just invested in two brand new attractions in Camp Snoopy for families this year that you can ride together.

♪ - The state line is painted, which is a really fun opportunity for guests to see.

Indigo blue for South Carolina, a nice tar heel blue for North Carolina, and our guests get the opportunity to walk in both states at one time, which is a lot of fun.

From an entertainment perspective, I think our guests don't always expect to be as entertained as they are.

One of my favorite things about producing entertainment here at Carowinds is that we truly are the largest stage in either Carolina.

So we get the chance to entertain guests, like here in the Carowinds Theater, as well as on our midways during events like Scarawinds, as well as Winterfest.

- Winterfest, I think, is one of my favorite times to come to Carowinds because you've got thousands of lights.

You've got everybody who's in a really festive mindset there to celebrate the holidays.

And then Scarawinds is something I've done every fall, I think, for the past 10 years.

The mazes are always fun.

There's something new and different every year, which is really exciting.

They've got something truly for everybody, which I really appreciate.

And even if you're not a ride person, they've got the shows.

Their food's great.

- Of course, we have tenders, fries, pizzas, and diner burger and classic hot dog.

Same time, we offer 12-hour smoked brisket, 12-hour smoked pork butt, and we have rotisserie chicken.

Then we have gourmet sandwiches.

Our goal is to provide best experience for the guests each time they visit the park.

- You get to come and, you know, you're experiencing someone's first ride on the roller coaster or maybe it's their weekend with their grandparents.

Those memories, those once-in-a-lifetime experiences that we get to create here at Carowinds, I mean, it's just unmatched.

- You're gonna be able to get that photo of you and your family on the first ride.

Some people are visiting us for the very first time today, and we're going to make a memory that they can't get anywhere else.

- It is one of my favorite things to welcome guests into the Carowinds Theater to see a show that maybe they weren't expecting or to be the chance for kids to be their first experience in a live theater, and that's a great honor that I have, and I carry that with me in all of the shows we create and produce as they experience our productions and entertainment.

- When we talk about an experience that you can't get anywhere else, it is here-- live entertainment, Thrill Seeks.

We've got it.

What we have focused on is making sure that we can provide world-class entertainment to every guest, no matter what they're looking for.

(music) - Carowinds Amusement Park is located in Charlotte, right off Interstate 77 at the North Carolina-South Carolina line.

They operate on a seasonal schedule with different events throughout the year, so it's a good idea to check their website to plan your visit.

For hours, events, and more, go to sixflags.com/carowinds.