I never understood why some people visit indoor water parks during the summer. I suppose if you are afraid of getting sunburned, then indoor water parks come in handy. Also, you never have to worry about your vacation being rained out if you book a room at an indoor water park. Still, in my opinion, winter is the best time of the year to visit an oasis of watery fun. And with more than 215 water park resorts open in 35 states, you won’t have trouble finding one to splash around in.
Some of my top picks include:
Wilderness Resort in Cascade, Iowa: If the massive indoor wave pool doesn’t tempt you, then maybe the $99 a night winter special for a room that sleeps four with a microwave and a mini-fridge, plus four water-park passes, will. The Wilderness’ Wild WaterDome is a balmy 86 degrees and features parent-friendly treats, such as frozen margaritas and a transparent roof that lets in real sun rays.
CoCo Key Water Resorts: The Key West-themed chain of 10 indoor water parks is filled with thrilling indoor rivers and twisting slides.
Wisconsin Dells: Home to more than 20 indoor water parks, the area is known as the “Water Park Capital of the World.” From the African-themed Kalahari Resort, which just added a $20 million indoor amusement park with a six-story Ferris wheel, ropes course, go-kart track, two 32-foot climbing walls, bowling lanes, mini-golf with waterfalls, plus a real shark tank that’s part of its black light mini-golf course to kid-friendly Great Wolf Lodge, which boasts a sweet toddler area, Wisconsin Dells has everything you could possibly image when it comes to chlorinated fun.
Split Rock Resort & Golf Club in Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania: Home to a massive $19 million indoor oasis, called H20ooohh Indoor Family Waterpark. It includes hot tubs, three large slides, a wave pool, a three-story tree house with squirting water toys and dumping buckets, and the Komodo Dragon. It also features Pennsylvania’s first indoor FlowRider, which generates waves suitable for surfing. The park also includes a play area for toddlers, a food court and a tiki bar for mom and dad.
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