Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Carowinds. When the new North Carolina-South recreatt Carolina amusement park named an Eliza Carowinds opened March 31, one man's troubad dream world turned into reality. And his singers. reality was to create a dream world for Queen children. Quee shops, r L. Pat Hall, Carowind's creator, has in the C envisioned the park since he visited Dis- Count: neyland in 1955, and although the park has with the opened, he already has plans for its expan- and an sion. In its present stage, however, the park Planta consists of 73 developed acres with more and one than 100 attractions of rides and shows. by visiti its sporl The history of the Carolinas is Lcat( developed in seven major areas; each one $30-mill of which is set off by landscaping. Indian $4.50 foi Thicket recalls the culture of the coverse Cherokee and Catawba Indians with exhibits authentic ceremonial dances, canoe rides (75 cent and a trading post. Crw Pirate ships and a shooting gallery are and Ma reminiscent of the days when pirates were April an frequent visitors to the Carolinas. June thri Settlers and trappers live in another sec- from 10 tion of the park where they pan for gold, Picnic ride a period steam locomotive and visit park, an ==&oI rake A Tr d stores. Then, for entertainment, )ethan theatre can be seen where )rs and actors mingle with folk s Colony, complete. with British .calls the period of British rule rolinas. y Crossroads presents rural life )ld country store, hayrides, crops 4d-fashioned Gospel Sing Chapel. Lion Square represents the 1800's .an always return to the present ig Contemporary Carolinas with ; cars, rock music and monorail. d 12 miles east of Rock Hill, the on park charges $5.75 for adults, children 12 and over. The price Itrance to the park, all the shows, and rides, except the monorail ). Food and souvenirs are extra. nds will be open weekends only 28, Memorial Day, throughout May from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. From ough August, it will be open daily k.m. to 10 p.m. Eacilities are available within the I camp grounds adjoin the park. ip Into Post Ilk fil --