The largest water park in the U.S. features some of the most exciting and varied water rides around, including 51 slides, two wave pools, and a surfing simulator called Surfing Safari. But it’s really known for it’s extreme rides, like Scorpion’s Tail, a near vertical slide that drops into an inclined loop, and the Black Anaconda, a water coaster, which Read more...

With some of the best beaches in its backyard, this 29-acre water park has to be pretty darn impressive to draw crowds away from the ocean. And it does! Among the bar-raising attractions are the 400,000-gallon Hawaiian Water Wave Pool and the Da’Flowrider, a surfing-simulator. But what makes the park even more enjoyable is the lush tropical landscape and natural Read more...

This water park is one of the largest in the U.S. with more than 49 different attractions on 64 acres. The star attraction is the Mile High Flyer, a fast-flying water coaster. But The Storm is also a nail biter: The raft ride zooms thrill seekers through a dark tube that recreates a storm with loud thunder, flashes of lightening Read more...

Adjacent to the theme park is the water park, which is based on Dolly Parton’s childhood swimming in the rivers of the Great Smoky Mountains, so many of the rides mimic real-life water experiences. Among the draws are Big Bear Plunge, a white water rafting slide that simulates a real river expedition and Fire Towel Falls, steep twin slides where Read more...

It’s not called Water Country for nothing! This park — the largest in all of Virginia — is considered the cleanest and best maintained in the country, plus it’s known for its kid-friendly rides like H20 UFO and Kritter Korral. But there’s plenty for grown-up kids, too: Colossal Curl, the nation’s first-ever ride that combines a funnel slide with a Read more...

Check out the water park that calls Hawaii, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Houston and Toronto, home! Snag a little tropical paradise at the 45-acre water park that includes water slides, a wave pool, and a lazy river to relax. Take your little ones to Wet ‘n’ Wild Jr. for kid-sized fun! Read more...

Canada’s largest themed water park has it all going on. Offering a wide variety of aqua attractions, this park has over 35 water slides, 100 water games and a 52,000-square-foot wave pool. Dive down the tallest free-standing water slide tower in Canada, walk the plank on a pirate ship, or explore a mystery river brimming with caves, cascading waterfalls and Read more...

Yeah, it’s indoors, but you’re guaranteed a wet and wonderful day in a tropical setting, no matter the weather. Dip your toe in the world’s largest indoor wave pool or fly over it via the SkyFlyer zipline. Parents of little ones needn’t fret—a sprawling play area and variety of water slides suitable for all ages are also on hand. Read more...

Cooling off during the searing prairie summer has never been easier thanks to this splash park. Like a giant pop-up book bringing history back to life, you’ll find more than just touch-pad activated spray features. Kids can step into the past wading along a trickling stream and hopping over stone remnants from centuries-old buildings at this Red River representation set within Read more...

If you think Canada’s Wonderland is just another theme park, think again. A visit to this 300-acre extravaganza nets you both a wet and dry adventure for the price of one. Tiny tikes slide into moderate thrills at Splash Island, and you can let your cares float away drifting down the quarter-mile lazy river. But what’s really fantastic (for drenched Read more...