Top Summer Waterpark Vacations

Wisconsin Dells is known for it's amazing waterparks and activities so when you stay at Chula Vista Resort, right in the heart of the Dells, you're guaranteed an exceptional vacation. Here, you will find not only two incredible waterparks but also the relaxing river outdoors for when you need something a little more calming. Chula Vista's waterparks encompass over 200,000 square feet, one indoors and one outdoors, and feature a wide variety of thrilling rides, pools and slides. Race around the water tracks at Matador Mat Racers, slide own down the 350-foot long Rattlesnake Run, and zip along the Flyan Mayan, the world's fastest and longest up-hill indoor water rollercoaster! As if all that isn't enough, Chula Vista takes things to another level with it's own private sandy beach area. It's a great place to unwind in-between all the fun, with nearly 1,000 seats, fire pits for roasting marshmallows in the evening, and a designated area for barbecues during the day. The resort also features an outdoor sports pool, wave pool, and lazy river for relaxing floating on the water. Private cabana rentals are available at the outdoor waterpark and are equipped with towels, a television, iPod docking station, refrigerator and comfortable furniture so you can unwind with ease!

Address

2501 River Road Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

Highlights

Other than its two spectacular waterparks, Chula Vista Resort features nine onsite dining options, an 18-hole golf course, a mini-golf course, the 4D Action Cinema, a luxury spa, an arcade, and much more. With so much to do here, you're sure to never have a dull moment on your Wisconsin Dells vacation!

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When you need a break from the water fun, Chula Vista Resort's 18-hole mini golf course is just what you need. The course is set among ponds and waterfalls and offers a fun challenge for the kids and the kid-at-heart!

As New York's #1 family waterpark, it's no wonder our #1 spot is dedicated to them, too. The Country Place Resort at Zoom Flume Water Park is a Catskills getaway that is perfect for the kids and even the kid-at-heart. This summer you can indulge in as much excitement as you like with the whole family as you splash around in the water and zip down their many rides and slides. New to the park is the Gravity Gorge, the world's largest waterpark zip-line! And that's just the beginning. From 300-foot waterslides to the twists and turns of Black Vortex to the Grand Prix Splashway, there's something here for everyone to enjoy. Even the little ones can make a splash down the Pelican Pond, while the Lazy River is great for the adults, too. If you need a break from the waterpark, return to the resort and play around at the onsite arcade or relax with a good book in the reading room. An onsite pool, pedal boats at the onsite lake, outdoor playgrounds, shuffleboard, basketball and fire pits are also available right at the resort so you will never have a dull moment on your vacation. After you've worked up an appetite, settle down in their treetop dining room that overlooks the waterpark and indulge in a delicious family dinner!

Address

Shady Glen Road East Durham, NY 12423

Highlights

The Country Place offers exciting evening entertainment so every moment of your day is full of fun. You can go out on a hayride with the family to a local farm, take in a Wii Tournament, or sing your heart out during Karaoke Night! The options are endless and it's sure to get everyone excited!

Related Onsite Offerings

Zoom Flume Waterpark features the Clilffside Restaurant and Bar for quick drinks and meals while you're still eager to play around!

Make your summer vacation unforgettable with a stay at Darien Lake Resort!

This New York destination features a wide selection of accommodations from cozy lodge rooms to private cabin rentals, all just steps away from its incredible amusement and waterpark! Splashtown Waterpark features exciting rides and activities that will get everyone pumped on your getaway. Enjoy extreme tubing together as a family down the Big Kahuna, or slide down Swirl City, their quad-slide complex that offers four unique slides each with different twists and turns. You can also just splash around at their 600,000 gallon wave pool, Crocodile Isle before taking in the thrills of Tornado, a 132-foot long tunnel that has you sliding at 20mph! If that doesn't interest you, head over to the amusement park to enjoy the three water rides: Grizzly Run, Shipwreck Falls, and Thunder Rapids. These rollercoasters get you just as wet as the options at Splashtown but offer something extra to get your adrenaline pumping!

Address

9993 Allegheny Road Darien Center, NY 14040

Highlights

When you're not spending all your time at the Splashtown Waterpark, take in the exciting rides over at the Amusement Park. Ride down the thrilling Predator rollercoaster or get high up in the air with Blast Off! There's something here for everyone!

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Darien Lake Resort features many live entertainment shows throughout the summer! Check out their calendar to see artists such as Journey, Fall Out Boy, Keith Urban and much more!

With the five-acre ACE Adventure Lake & Park, the resort has conceptualized the ultimate water playground. Features range from a 40-foot tall Wet Willie Waterslide, a Tower Zip-Line, substantial inflatable toys like the 15-foot Iceberg Climbing Wall, Spinning Saturn Balls, Water Trampolines, and much more!

As implied by Travel Channel's feature on "Extreme Resorts," ACE Adventure Resort offers an entirely different breed of vacation. Situated on the banks of New River Gorge and Gauley River in 1,500 acres of West Virginia wilderness, ACE is the largest outdoor resort in North America.

Address

1 Concho Road, Minden, West Virginia 25879

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With wide-ranging attractions like whitewater rafting, rock climbing, zip line tours, and even a mud obstacle course, see the true expansiveness of the wilderness.

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Ace Adventure Resort offers spacious RV sites.

At Cedar Point Resort you'll find another amusement park and waterpark combination for extra the excitement and thrills. This Ohio destination features the amazing Soak City Waterpark, which is sure to get you as wet as its name suggests! With a variety of fun water rides and attractions, you can easily make a splash together with the whole family. The kids will love Adventure Cove Lily Pad Walk and Adventure Cove Floats, both fun yet challenging games. Or, for more adventure, zip down the tunnel slides of Eerie Falls, all of which are filled with darkness! The Splash Zone is a family favorite; featuring 100 different wet and wild interactive gadgets, geysers, pools and more, you won't stay dry for long. Cedar Point Resort features five unique lodging options all just minutes away from the water park and located along the shores of Lake Erie. The lake itself is another great place to enjoy water fun; from swimming to boating, you can indulge in a little bit of everything! Plus, Cedar Point features many onsite restaurants to satisfy your hunger throughout the day and live entertainment options throughout the year that the whole family will love!

Address

One Cedar Point Drive Sandusky, Ohio, 44870

Related activities

When you need a break from the water, head over to the Challenge Park at Cedar Point and enjoy adrenaline-pumping activities on the ground. Race against your family with their Challenge Racing, fly up into the sky with RipCord, or just take it easy on one of their two 18-hole golf courses!

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Cedar Point Marina is located on the shores of Lake Erie and offers everything you need for a fun day out on the lake. A marina store, floating pier system, picnic area, and swimming pool are available, along with two restaurants!