Wisconsin Dells doesn't have the title "The Waterpark Capital of the World" for no reason. It holds various waterpark-related records, including "Nation's Largest Outdoor Waterpark" and "World's Largest Looping Water Slide." This small south-central Wisconsin town has 22 indoor waterparks and 3 outdoor waterparks, giving visitors a large choice of waterpark resorts.
The Wilderness Hotel and Golf Resort covers 600 acres and offers a variety of lodging options. Rooms at the main hotel reflect the resort's overall log cabin decor; upgraded rooms feature whirlpools and fireplaces. Throughout the property, the resort has condos, villas and cabins for guests looking for a more private and intimate stay. Economy lodging is available at a nearby resort that allows guests full access to the resort's four indoor and four outdoor waterparks, totaling 500,000 square feet of wet 'n' wild fun. Guests also have access to an 18-hole golf course and 9-hole family course. Kids eat for free at one of the resort's five restaurants.
Wilderness Hotel and Golf Resort
511 E. Adams St.
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
800-867-9453
wildernessresort.com
The Kalahari Resort offers 750 African-safari-themed standard guest rooms, family suites and condo suites. The family suites feature a living room and one or more bedrooms and can sleep up to 8 people. The larger condo suites can accommodate from 8 to 22 people; some feature pool tables en suite. Rafts, slides, pools, lazy rivers and surfing characterize the resort's 125,000-square-foot indoor waterpark and separate seasonal outdoor waterpark. The Kalahari provides more than just water-related fun; it also has a 100,000-square-foot indoor theme park, complete with a Ferris wheel, go-karts, bowling alley, laser tag, arcade and golf simulator. Finding something to eat is not a problem here, as the Kalahari has eight restaurants and a nightclub/lounge that serves food and beverages.
Kalahari Resort
1305 Kalahari Drive
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
877-525-2427
kalahariresorts.com
The Great Wolf Lodge displaces guests, giving them the feeling they have disappeared deep into the woods where kids rule. Guest rooms have a rustic feel and range from the standard to the kid-specific with bunk beds, forest themes and kid-sized TVs and tables. The largest rooms in the resort can accommodate up to 16 people. Guests can enjoy the thrills of twisting tube and body slides at the indoor and separate outdoor waterpark, or they can simply relax in the lazy river. The parks are suitable for children and adults of all ages. The on-site spa offers Mom and Dad an extra place to relax, while the kids receive treatment at the adjacent kiddie spa. Children can also enjoy the nightly bedtime story in the lobby. The resort has numerous dining options.
Great Wolf Lodge
1400 Great Wolf Drive
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
800-559-9653
608-253-2222
greatwolf.com
