Not all vacation getaways have to be meticulously thought out ventures. Instead, a last-minute vacation that comes spur-of-the-moment is always exciting and adventurous. Make the most of your last-minute vacation by taking you and your family somewhere absolutely fun—and fun is how you can describe Wisconsin Dells, the waterpark capital of the world! It’s true, Wisconsin Dells is a truly incredible place that is filled with water parks and all kinds of excitement. Take a look at what your last-minute vacation to Wisconsin Dells can look like for your family:
Waterparks Everywhere
With a name such as “The Waterpark Capital of the World,” you can expect an abundance of parks in the area. Wisconsin Dells will not disappoint, as it truly does have the best water parks in the world, and it will be easy to see why when you visit. Whether you are new to the area or have visited before, you probably have heard of Mt. Olympus Water Theme Park. This is an award-winning water park that features both indoor and outdoor areas. Yes, that’s right, you will even find indoor water park areas, making it easy to visit no matter what the weather!
Mt. Olympus Water Theme Park continues to add new areas each year to keep the fun always rotating. This past summer, they added the country’s tallest waterslide, The Rise of Icarus, to their already stellar lineup. In addition to the new slide, you can also enjoy Poseidon’s Rage 9’ Wave Pool, the first rotating waterslide, Medusa’s Slidewheel, and more. They also offer go kart races and roller coasters too; you can practically do everything here!
Another great water park is Noah’s Ark Waterpark. It is the country’s largest waterpark, occupying 70 acres of space. The park features over 80 family activities to check out that includes a variety of water slides and a 4D Dive-In Theater. In fact, Noah’s Ark Waterpark has the most waterslides of any park here in Wisconsin Dells. The onsite restaurant will make sure you stay fed between all of the fun. These two award-winning water parks are just a few of the many you will find in Wisconsin Dells.
Other Outdoor Fun
Water parks are not the only way to spend your time here in Wisconsin Dells. All throughout the year, you will find plenty of outdoor fun that will be calling out to you. This includes taking a world class zip line adventure with Bigfoot Zipline Tours. They offer seven zip lines that are world class and have you slinging you the trees for an adventurous two hours. This activity is perfect for individuals of all ages and is sure to give you the thrills you want on vacation.
Another great outdoor activity for the whole family is horseback riding. Head on over to Canyon Creek Riding Stables, where you will have a western town host the activity. Canyon Creek offers horseback riding lessons and excursions for all experience levels. The scenery is always stunning and inviting.
Last but certainly not least is a visit out to Devil’s Lake State Park. This is the ideal state park you will want to visit when in the area. Devil’s Lake features 500-foot cliffs that surround parts of the lake that can be accessed through miles of hiking trails. You will find two sandy beaches that provide swimming areas so you can cool off in the warmer months of summer. Check out the mountain bike trails at this time as well or go waterskiing. The fun is never-ending when you choose Devil’s Lake State Park.
Indoor Fun
Like other places, Wisconsin Dells can see the occasional rainfall that might get in the way of outdoor fun. Luckily, there are plenty of indoors spots to check out. Chalet Lanes & Lounge offers a delightful bowling experience here in Downtown Wisconsin Dells. Booby Trap Escape Rooms provides six unique and thought provoking escape rooms that are perfect for individuals of all ages. Or head on over to Asgard Axe Throwing, where you can put your arm to the test while enjoying a variety of food and beer options.
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