Indoor water attractions have increased in popularity because they can be enjoyed year-round, even in the coldest winter months. Hotels and resorts across the United States have taken notice of this trend and are bringing a new meaning to the term "family-friendly." Travelers can now choose from a variety of hotels with indoor waterslides and other exciting water rides.
Located in the heart of Gatlinburg, the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort features a 60,000 square foot indoor water park called Wild Bear Falls. This park boasts two different waterslides for guests to enjoy. "Clingman's Dome" is a 350 foot tube slide that allows single or double tubes. For even more thrills, "Laurel Falls" offers high acceleration in an enclosed body slide. Children of all ages will enjoy the lazy river, tree house playground, and the toddler playground.
Accommodations at the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort include suites with up to five bedrooms, all featuring fully-equipped kitchens, balconies, and televisions with DVD players. Studio room options are also available. Small pets are welcome with a non-refundable deposit.
Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort
915 Westgate Resort Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
877-819-4028
wgsmokymountains.com
At the Radisson Hotel Bloomington, guests can play in the water year-round at the hotel's indoor water park. This attraction features 12 tube and raft slides, in addition to a family raft ride, a wave pool, and a surf simulator. Younger children enjoy the interactive play area that features a 500 gallon bucket dump every few minutes.
Amenities at the Radisson Hotel Bloomington include free wireless Internet, cable television, and refrigerators. Upgraded suites include luxury features, such as fireplaces, plasma televisions, whirlpools, and balconies. The hotel has three on-site restaurants and is conveniently located next to the Mall of America.
Radisson Hotel Bloomington
1700 East American Boulevard
Bloomington MN 55425
952-854-8700
radisson.com/waterparkusa
The Great Wolf Lodge in the Wisconsin Dells offers nineteen slides at the hotel's indoor water park. The park features a vortex slide, body slides, tube slides, and a competitive slide where guests can race their friends. This hotel water park also boasts six pools and a water fort for younger guests.
Rooms at the Great Wolf Lodge include standard amenities such as mini refrigerators, coffee makers, and televisions. Upgraded suites may include fireplaces, whirlpools, and fully equipped kitchens.
The Great Wolf Lodge
1400 Great Wolf Drive
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
608-253-2222
greatwolf.com/dells/waterpark
The Split Rock Resort & Golf Club in Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania is home to the H20ooohh Indoor Family Water Park. The park features four waterslides, all boasting four story drops. Hot tubs, toddler play areas, a wave pool, and a surf simulator are other popular attractions at H20ooohh.
The Split Rock Resort's accommodations include suites as well as private cottages. Villas offer saunas and jacuzzi tubs, while all rooms at the Split Rock Resort feature color televisions and air conditioning. The Lodge Lakeside rooms overlook Lake Harmony. Split Rock Golf Course is located on-site, along with six restaurants and snack bars.
Split Rock Resort & Golf Club
1 Lake Drive
Lake Harmony PA 18624
570-722-9111
splitrockresort.com
