Who says you have to wait for hot summer days to enjoy the thrill of soaring down an exciting water slide! Well, that's certainly not the case in Wisconsin Dells, located in the southern end of America's dairy state.
Cold Outside, Summer Inside
If you are longing for a "feel of summer" getaway, but can't wait for the temperatures to rise, you'll love Treasure Island's Bay of Dreams, America's largest indoor waterpark. Sporting 4 giant indoor slides, a children's swim and slide area complete with pirate ship, plenty of hot tubs, several swimming pools, and a relaxing tube ride named appropriately "The Lazy River", this is an ideal family vacation or weekend spot.
This fun filled family resort also offers comfortable rooms complete with microwaves, refrigerators, and cable TV. The lobby holds comfy couches with great views of the indoor pool and a TV tuned in to Cartoon Network for the kids. There are several snack and meal concessions, a video arcade and game room, and life guards posted all about. There's even a big screen TV for Dad on the upper deck, where folks can relax while the kids splash around for hours! Don't fool yourself though, this place holds such irresistible fun that the entire family will be zipping down the 53' & 35' double tube slides, not to mention the two 32' tall body slides. Even small children can enjoy the big rides when accompanied by a grown up.
If you prefer to just spend the day at the waterpark, you can purchase a separate admission without being a guest of the hotel. September thru May, a weekday ticket (Monday thru Thursday) is $14.95 each plus tax. Weekend tickets (Friday thru Sunday plus Holidays and Spring Break) are $19.95 each plus tax. Children under 3 are free! More information can be found at Treasure Island's website.
Outdoor Fun
Outside of the hotel, even more fun is to be had, even during the off season. While many attractions are still closed for the season, you will find plenty of rip-roaring fun at Big Chief Karts & Coasters, where you can ride "Zeus", a thrilling wooden roller coaster, or zip around on several different go-kart tracks that are guaranteed to bring smiles abound.
If it's a scenic tour you are after, try the Original Wisconsin Ducks. These amphibious vehicles will take you around the historic Wisconsin Dells, going both on land and in the waters of the Wisconsin River.
Night Magic
In the evening, you won't want to miss the excitement of Master Illusionists, Rick & Susan Wilcox, as they perform magic before your very eyes in the Rick Wilcox Theater. The theater is located directly across from the Treasure Island Hotel and is home to wonders of magic that will leave you astounded. Be sure to show up 30 minutes early for the show so as not to miss the entertainment that occurs before you are seated. Your children will be treated to up close and interactive magic tricks that are performed by the theater staff before show time. After the show, be sure to stick around and meet the stars, who will gladly sign their autograph for you.
Plenty More
Wisconsin Dells holds so much more than just these few attractions. You can visit the Ripley's Believe It Or Not!® Museum, wonder in Tommy Bartlett's Robot World & Exploratory, be amazed during the Tommy Bartlett Thrill Show, and feed, pet, and photograph the live deer, elk, and buffalo at the Wisconsin Deer Park. Go horseback riding at the E-Z Roll Riding Stable or Canyon Creek Riding Stable, explore the H.H. Bennett Studio & History Center, visit the underwater world of the Beaver Springs Public Aquarium, or see live gators at Alligator Alley. And don't forget to pick up some old fashioned Wisconsin fudge before you go!
With plenty to do, eat, and see, Wisconsin Dells is a family paradise nestled in the heart of the Midwest. A great place to get away, whether it be just for the weekend, or for a more extensive trip, there's more than plenty to see and do. For more information on all of the attractions available in the Wisconsin Dells, be sure to check out their website at http://www.dells.com/
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Amanda Formaro is the entrepreneurial mother of four children. She is the Chief Editor of FamilyCorner.com Magazine. Subscribe to her free newsletter by clicking "sign up" below
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