Michigan has 10 water parks, including some that are a combination water park/hotel so kids and families can enjoy water activities all year. Even with so many water parks, there are currently more in the works, covering every corner of Michigan. There are several hotels with indoor water parks near Jefferson, all within driving distance.
The Comfort Suites Lakeside in Houghton Lake, Michigan, approximately 174 miles from Jefferson, features a 9,000 square foot indoor water park with a water slide, lazy river, kids' pool and hot tub. Houghton Lake is along Highway 127, making the commute to and from Jefferson straightforward.
Approximately four hours and 230 miles away is the Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City, Michigan. The Great Wolf Lodge contains rustic suites with amenities for children, including a cave-themed wolf den for children's rooms. The indoor water park is a massive 38,000 square feet with four stories of indoor water fun, including eight waterslides, five pools, a lazy river, toddler play area and an interactive Treehouse Water Fort. Adults can take advantage of the Aveda full-service spa.
About two hours away from Jefferson is the Holiday Inn Express in Grand Rapids, which features a three-story indoor water park. The water park houses three pools and a three-story, double figure-eight water slide for kids. Located near the highway, the Holiday Inn Express only has a single water slide. The Holiday Inn is located just 27 miles from the Plainwell Airport.
