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North Carolina Lakes

North Carolina has many lakes for recreational purposes. Kerr Lake, at the Virginia border, is well known for its beauty and as a fine boating and fishing lake. No matter where you go in North Carolina, you will not be far from a lake.The most popular are Kerr lake, Gaston Lake, Badin Lake, Jordan Lake, and Fontana Dam Lake.

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CAROWINDS THEME PARK

Located approximately 15 minutes South of Charlotte on Interstate 77 is one of the finest theme parks in the United States. Carowinds straddles the border of North Carolina and South Carolina and covers more than 100 acres. It boasts more than 50 rides for children of all ages. There are eight different rollercoasters;thrill rides like Drop Zone and James Bond: A License To Thrill; Water Works for fun in the water including a 1,000 foot long gentle river and Tidal Wave ride; and several entertainment shows and movie themed experiences.

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