WISCONSIN Dells, often called the Water Park Capital of the World, boasts an impressive collection of water resorts that attract tourists from all over. With 28 waterparks and more than 200 waterslides, the city has become synonymous with aquatic fun and adventure. And this year, it is all about riding Noah's Ark.
"You haven’t done the Dells until you’ve spent a day at Noah’s Ark," the water park's website says. Named the 2024 Best Outdoor Waterpark in Newsweek's Reader’s Choice Awards, this park has over 70 acres of attractions to visit, including numerous extreme water slides with loops, a lazy river, and a log flume ride. At that size, it also makes Noah's Ark the largest outdoor water park in America.
But the park is only open daily until September 2, so time is already running out to plan your visit . The park's operating hours vary slightly, so be sure to double-check the website before you book your tickets . Make sure to check out the park's most famous and intense attractions, including the Black Anaconda, Time Warp, Scorpion's Tail, and Raja waterslides.
"The food’s great, the drinks are cold, and good times go all day long," according to the park's website. Guests can also save hundreds of dollars with discounted season passes, group discounts, and even "eat free" admission and meal packs. But there are other water park options in the area as well.
Other resorts in the area, such as the Wilderness Resort, are America’s largest indoor-outdoor combination.