Noah's Ark, in Wisconsin Dells, is the largest water park in the United States. It features 70 acres of water park rides and attractions that include two huge wave pools, two lazy rivers, bumper boats and 49 waterslides. One of the most popular waterslides is the Scorpion's Tail, a vertical looping drop. Small children can spend the day at the Tadpole Bay Kiddie Kingdom Water Playground. One of the park's features is a 4-D movie theater where movie watchers may get a little wet.
Noah's Ark
1410 Wisconsin Dells Parkway
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 254-6351
www.noahsarkwaterpark.com
Avalanche Bay in Boyne Falls, Michigan, is the state's largest indoor water park. It boasts five twisting and turning water slides in the 88,000-square foot facility. If speed is not in the cards for you, relax on the lazy river or in one of the hot tubs. The zero-depth Kitz Pool includes water fountains, a slide and a play structure. But for visitors with a need for speed, they can compete on the Downhill Mat Racer, a four-lane slide.
Avalanche Bay
1 Boyne Mountain Road
Boyne Fall, MI 49713
(231) 549-6000
www.avalanchebay.com
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, about an hour north of downtown Chicago and Milwaukee, has more than two dozen water slides that feature wet twists, turns and drops. Do not miss the 500,000-gallon wave pool, and Skull Island, 100,000 square feet of fun for kids of all ages, deemed the largest interactive water playground in the world. The park's Paradise Plunge and Riptide drops visitors at 40 miles an hour during its thrill ride.
Six Flags Great America
1 Great America Parkway
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 249-4636
www.sixflags.com/greatAmerica/rideswaterpark/WaterParkOverview.aspx
Splashin' Safari, located in Santa Claus, Indiana, features the longest water coaster in the world. The Wildebeest, 1/3 of a mile long, offers riders a twist and turn route down the coaster. Riders drop a total of four stories as they travel down the water coaster. Or take a trip on ZOOMbabwe, the world's largest enclosed water slide. Fun can also be had in the park's wave pool, a floating river and a large raft ride perfect for the entire family.
452 East Christmas Blvd.
Santa Claus, IN 47579-6152
(877) 463-2645
www.holidayworld.com
