Wisconsin Dells has made quite a splash as The Waterpark Capital of the World, with more configurations of indoor and outdoor water parks per capita than anywhere else in the world.
The first property in the country to introduce an indoor water park concept was at the Polynesian Water Park Resort in Wisconsin Dells, and the city’s multiple parks have grown to include more than 200 water slides. Some of those attractions include Noah’s Ark Waterpark, considered America’s largest such attraction, spanning 70 acres with three miles of water slides. The park just added Raja–The World’s Largest King Cobra slide, extending 335 feet; riders reach speeds up to 35 miles per hour.
Other parks include Wilderness Resort, considered America’s largest indoor/outdoor combination water park, covering 500,000 square feet, and Kalahari Resort, home to the largest indoor water park in Wisconsin, at 125,000 square feet.
“Wisconsin Dells is such a unique destination because it effectively combines the natural beauty of the Wisconsin River and sandstone cliffs with the exciting man-made attractions that have captured the hearts of visitors, young and old,” says Rhonda Parchem, marketing and communications director with Wisconsin Dells CVB. “With over 90 attractions to choose from, there is something to entertain even the pickiest of travelers. Groups will be happy to see just how many places cater to them, allowing for varying itineraries and even seasonal trips.”
For travelers looking for a less extreme visit, she recommends Sundara Inn & Spa, which just added a $13 million, 40,000-square-foot expansion that includes an outdoor pool, retreat space, restaurant, salt treatment room, a glass-walled meditation room and eight villa-like suites in the woods surrounded by miles of hiking trails.
For more information, email Parchem or visit wisdells.com.
Top photo: Kalahari Resort
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