Known for its easygoing lifestyle, Minnesota--and the city of Duluth, in particular--likes its excitement, and plenty can be had at the many indoor and outdoor water parks located in and near Duluth.
The Edgewater Resort and Waterpark Hotel and Conference Center is a popular 35,000-square-foot indoor water park in Duluth. The Polynesian-themed resort has two four-plus-story water slides, 150,000 gallons of flowing water, vortex and activity pools, and a 400-foot lazy river. The resort is family friendly, offering the Edgewater Kid's Zone and Splash Cam. Call for pricing.
Edgewater Resort & Waterpark
2400 London Road
Duluth, MN 55812
800-777-7925
duluthwaterpark.com
Less than three hours south of Duluth is Maplewood, Minn., home to Battle Creek Waterworks Family Aquatic Center, which is open from June 7 to Aug. 17 each year. Families and friends can gather in the shallow water pool, stroll through the lily pad walk area and fly down the three-story water slide. A child-friendly sand play area is also available, allowing adults the opportunity to relax. Entry fee for adults and children is $6.50, and children under 12 months are free. Packages for birthday parties begin at $166.75.
Battle Creek Waterworks
2401 Upper Afton Road
Maplewood, MN 55119
651-501-6340
http://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/parks/waterpark
Less than three hours west of Duluth, the Rapid River Lodge and Waterpark is one of the most unique hotels and water parks in Northern Minnesota. It offers a 250-foot tube slide, 240-foot body slide and lazy river with waterfall and rapids. The large child-friendly pool features a tree fort for children to play in, while the whirlpool provides a place for adults to relax.
Comfort Suites / Rapid River Lodge & Water Park
7376 Woida Road
Baxter, MN 56425
877-543-8938
rapidriverlodge.com
