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8 Indoor Water Parks & Theme Parks For Winter Vacations

Because skiing is... not for everyone.

by Samantha Darby
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I’m not saying you can’t enjoy the great outdoors during the colder seasons, but if you prefer to not wear a hat and gloves, these indoor theme and water parks are perfect for a little mini vacay.

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Great Wolf Lodge

Great Wolf Lodge indoor water park resorts are located all over the country and feature everything from lazy rivers to thrilling slides. There are also interactive quests and activities to do throughout the resort.

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Nickelodeon Universe

This indoor, Nickelodeon-themed amusement park is located inside The Mall of America and it looks amazing. There are plenty of rides, dining, shopping, and even Nickelodeon characters for the whole family to enjoy.

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DreamWorks Water Park

In East Rutherford, New Jersey, you can visit the DreamWorks Water Park, which features all of your family’s favorites, like Shrek and Trolls, and is also the largest indoor water park in North America.

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SoundWaves at Gaylord Opryland Resort

Head to Nashville to enjoy the incredible SoundWaves water park at the amazing Gaylord Opryland Resort. The indoor water park stays at 84 degrees year-round and features 111,000 square feet of water fun, plus live music.

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Dave & Buster’s

When all else fails? Head to Dave & Buster’s for a day of family fun. Seriously, between food, bowling, TVs showing sports, and plenty of arcade games, your family will be entertained all day.