The Carowinds theme park is quite a scream. Thrill rides, roller coasters and a water park attract thousands of visitors every year.
Thrill rides, roller coasters, Nickelodeon Central, Boomerang Bay water park and shows and games galore.
of a Mississippi River Paddle Wheeler. Even if you’re a landlubber, there’s plenty for you at Queen’s Landing. queenslanding.com Did you know that a vulture has
a voracious appetite, eating up to 20 percent of its body weight in one sitting? That’s just one of the fun facts you will learn at the Carolina Raptor Center. The center has more than 100 birds, including various species of eagles, owls, and more.
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Some are at the center for rehabilitation, while many are permanent residents. carolinaraptorcenter.org For a closer look at wildlife, try
your own safari at the Lazy 5 Ranch in Mooresville. It’s worth the drive about 30 miles north of Charlotte to take a horse-drawn wagon through the park feeding buffalo, antelope, deer, llamas and even zebras and giraffes, along the way. lazy5ranch.com
