Water Parks
It starts with a deep sigh and is followed inevitably by, “I'm bored.” Every parent that has ever heard these sounds knows exactly what to do. Just add water. Michigan has more than 10 exciting Water parks just waiting to wash away the norm. Whether you splash in the shallows with the little ones, or race each other for bragging rights down the twisting water slides, nothing brings families closer together than a wet and wild adventure. So let's grab our swimsuits, swim goggles and water wings and take the plunge. Because after all, being the last one out of the pool is Pure Michigan.
Gold Rush Indoor Waterpark, Double JJ Ranch, Rothbury
Double JJ Resort is home to 60,000 square feet of indoor water park excitement and Western Michigan's tallest indoor waterslide. More thrill slides, a lazy/crazy river, wave pool, water fort, toddler pool, water basketball and hot tubs offer TONS of ways to get wet 365 days a year.
Photo courtesy of Double JJ Ranch
Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark, Boyne Falls
Quench your thirst for big family fun at Michigan's largest indoor water park, voted Michigan's best water park by the readers for The Detroit News. Guests are transported to a winter wonderland enjoyed at a comfortable 84 degrees! Slides, rides, kid's pools, climbing wall, lazy river, even a surf simulator.
Photo courtesy of Boyne Resort
Great Wolf Lodge, Traverse City
We are a full-service, log cabin-style family destination with 281 northwoods-themed rooms and featuring a 38,000 square-foot indoor water park with 8 waterslides, 5 pools, 2 whirlpools and a 4-story/12-level interactive Tree House Water Fort.
Photo courtesy of Great Wolf Lodge
Water's Edge
The kids-and the whole family-will enjoy Crystal’s wonderful water playground.
Photo courtesy of Crystal Mountain
Thunderhawk, Michigan's Adventure, Muskegon
Two parks for the price of one! Michigan's Adventure Amusement Park and WildWater Adventure Water Park offer guests thrills and chills for all ages. Thunderhawk joins the coaster lineup as the first and only suspended coaster in the state. Riders sit suspended below the track ski-lift style and start with an 86 foot drop before racing at up to 50 mph through over 2,000 feet of twists and turns.
Photo courtesy of Michigan's Adventure
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