Wanderlust World Wanderlust World During the cold Minnesota winter, you may be looking for a way to allow your children to use some of that pent-up energy. Give your kids a taste of summer by taking them to one of the area's indoor water parks.
Entertaining children and adults alike, the Water Park of America offers the excitement of a water park all year round. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the attractions of this indoor water park, such as Flow Rider Surf Simulator, the Lake Superior wave pool and the 10-story, mile-long family raft ride.
Ideal for parties and celebrations of all kinds, Water Park of America provides a party space in the Treehouse, a balcony overlooking the water park. For the enjoyment of adults over the age of 21, alcohol is available.
Water Park of America also has two restaurants on the premises, the Split Rock Grille and Camp Many Point, in addition to a café, a spa and an arcade for some dry entertainment. Wireless Internet is also available.
Guests of the Water Park of America are invited to stay at the Radisson Hotel, located conveniently by the Mall of America within walking distance.
Water Park of America
1700 American Boulevard East
Minneapolis, MN 55425-1216
(952) 854-5991
http://www.waterparkofamerica.com/
Located inside the Grand Rios Ramada Hotel, the Water Park at Grand Rios offers a light tropical atmosphere with tons of water-filled fun. Body slides, rafts and pools offer visitors a variety of ways to have summer fun during the winter months.
Stop for a bite in the center of the Water Park at Coconut Charley, which offers a casual dining atmosphere, serving sandwiches, pizza, hot dogs and ice cream. The Beach House Bar and Grille offers guests happy hour specials and a wide menu selection, including steak and seafood. In-room dining is also available for guests.
Grand Rios
6900 Lakeland Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 566-8855
http://www.grandrios.com/waterpark/index.html
This Polynesian-themed indoor water park is located just outside of Minneapolis in the town of Duluth. Attractions like Tiki Thriller, the four-story, raft ride in the dark, and Tiki Tumbler, the four-story two-rider twisting slide. The vortex pool and lazy river also offer water-activities for guests. Once you've dried off, visit the Paradise Cove Arcade. Pool-side dining is provided by Tiki Tom's Oasis & Grill.
The water park is only available to guests at the Edgewater Resort. The resort has over 200 rooms, many with views of Lake Superior.
Edgewater Resort
2400 London Road
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 728-3601
http://www.duluthwaterpark.com/