Water parks have grown in popularity since they were first developed during the 1940s. They all feature slides, some gentle with zigzagging turns and some that are high-speed runs. Many offer large pools with waves and sandy beaches. Lazy rivers and splash grounds are popular attractions.
Located on the shores of Lake Sidney and a 45-minute drive from Atlanta, Lake Lanier Islands Resorts offers something for the entire family. Accommodations are varied and include everything from hotel rooms to campgrounds. Hotel rooms feature Internet access and cable television, and suites offer Jacuzzi tubs. Houseboats can sleep up to 10 guests and include full kitchens, grills, and satellite televisions. Campgrounds offer RV hookups and tents. The Chattahoochee Rapids Beach and Waterpark, which is part of the resort, offers water slides, Georgia's largest wave pool and a sandy beach.
Lake Lanier Islands Resorts
7000 Holiday Road
Lake Lanier GA 30518
770-945-8787
lakelanierislands.com
Located on Jekyll Island, a barrier island accessible via a private causeway, the Jekyll Island Club Hotel is a National Historic Landmark. Accommodations range from standard hotel rooms to the more intimate Cherokee Cottage, which has 13 rooms, some with a Jacuzzi. All guest rooms include high-speed Internet access. The resort has a croquet lawn, putting green and outdoor swimming pool. The fitness room includes treadmills, recumbent bikes and free weights. Take the complimentary shuttle to the Summer Waves Water Park, located two miles away, which offers seasonal water fun from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The park features high-speed slides and a lazy lagoon for drifting through the park. The park covers 11 acres and has a wave pool, a giant dumping bucket and a special kiddie area.
Jekyll Island Club Hotel
371 Riverview Drive
Jekyll Island GA 31527
800-535-9547
jekyllclub.com
The Wyngate Kennesaw is located 20 minutes north of Atlanta and 12 miles from Six Flags Whitewater Adventure. All guest accommodations include high-speed Internet, microwaves and refrigerators. Suites include a wet bar and Jacuzzi. A continental breakfast is served daily. There is an outdoor pool and an indoor whirlpool. Enjoy a wide variety of water fun at Six Flags Whitewater, from the Dragon's Tail 250-foot drop to the lazy pleasure of tubing in the Little Hooch River with a scenic backdrop of waterfalls.
Wyngate by Wyndham Kennesaw
560 Greers Chapel Drive
Kennesaw GA 30144
770-514-7344
wyngatehotels.com
