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Wisconsin Dells Indoor Water Park Resorts

Wisconsin Dells-- with a population of just 4000-- is the indoor water park capital of the world. Over twenty resorts offer an indoor water park to their guests; some sell passes to outsiders too. A number have outdoor facilities in summer also.
Great Wolf Lodge, Wisconsin Dells - Indoor Waterpark
Great Wolf Lodge and its indoor waterpark: read about Great Wolf Lodge, for families
Wisconsin Dells Indoor Water Park: Great Wolf Lodge
The Great Wolf Lodge has 100,000 sq. ft of water parks indoors, plus 60,000 more outdoors in summertime: two indoor waterpark areas are four stories high; the outdoor park has 4-storey slides. Great Wolf Lodge also has Wiley's Woods, a "4-story, 20,000 sq. ft. live video game adventure" that uses foam balls, game consoles, slides, bridges, net and mazes; and more.
Kalahari Resort
Also in Wisconsin Dells: the Africa-themed Kalahari Resort has a giant indoor waterpark, at 125,000 sq. ft., including a 570-ft. uphill slide. Meanwhile, the Zambezi Outdoor Waterpark has thrill rides with names like Wild Wildebeest. Note: these waterparks are open to the public as well as resort guests.
Wisconsin Dells Indoor Water Park: Wilderness Resort
The Wilderness Resort has a new 70,000 Wild West indoor water park, on top of previous indoor fun that includes a waterpark just for ages six and under; in summer, there's nearly five acres of outdoor water park too. Dry fun includes arcades, a 3-story playzone, golf and "Little Links".
Chula Vista Theme Resort
Expanded indoor water park has an uphill water coaster, lazy river, family raft ride, speed slides, water play structure with a tipping bucket; huge outdoor water park in summer has 300 foot waterslide, "zero gravity" slide, and lots more. Rooms, suites and condos; inclusive packages; 18-hole minigolf; location off the beaten path, next to the Wisconsin River.
Wisconsin Dells: "Indoor Plumbing"
About's guide for Theme Parks covers Wisconsin Dells' indoor water parks, including how they got started.
Wisconsin Dells Attractions
The Wisconsin Dells Visitors Bureau has a detailed list of the public attractions in this town, which run the gamut from outdoor and indoor water parks to the American UFO & Sci-Fi Museum.
Wisconsin Ducks
Also in the Wisconsin Dells area: tour the sandstone bluffs and waterways of the Wisconsin River, riding in a WWII amphibious vehicle.
Wisconsin Tourism
The Wisconsin Tourism site has a long list of activities for all seasons: everything from hayrides and dog-sleds to caves and cheese factories.

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