Approximately eight hours north of Kansas City you can find the “Waterpark Capital of the World” in the Wisconsin Dells. These waterparks blow anything you’ll find in Kansas or Missouri out of the water. Summer is the most popular time to visit because you can enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities, but truly any season is a great time to visit.
Where to Stay in the Wisconsin Dells
Like any tourist location there are options for all price points. Staying at the waterpark resorts can save money as passes are typically included during your stay. But if you want to try out multiple waterparks you can choose to stay off site and buy day passes.
The Waterpark Resorts
All offer day passes for folks that aren’t staying on site.
- Chula Vista Resort
- Great Wolf Lodge
- Kalahari Resort
- Mt Olympus Water and Theme Park Resort
- Wilderness Resort
Other Lodging Options
- Aloha Beach Resort– on Lake Delton.
- Birchcliff Resort– has beach access to the Wisconsin River.
- Grand Marquis includes free tickets to Noah’s Ark outdoor waterpark in the summer.
- Holiday Shores Campground and Resort– on the Wisconsin River.
- Natura Treescape– includes Timbavati Wildlife Park tickets.
- Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Camp and Resort– includes tons of family activities.
Dells Attractions
Mom Pro Tip: Look for the racks of brochures for local attractions around town. Often they have coupons.
Indoor Activities
- Booby Trap Escape Rooms– including a Slime Lab escape room great for kids.
- Knuckleheads– Trampoline park, mini-golf, bowling, amusement rides.
- Ripley’s Believe it or Not– Museum of oddities.
- Take Flight– 4D fly-ride experience.
- Tom Foolerys Adventure Park– Arcade, go-carts, human crane, bowling, axe throwing.
- Wild Fun Zone– 100+ arcade games, laser tag, mini-golf, laser maze.
- Wizard Quest– Fantasy-themed labyrinth with a variety of quests to go on.
Outdoor Activities
- Cascade Mountain– winter snow activities.
- Dells Zip Line Adventures– zip lines and adventure park.
- Land of Natura– huge inflatable water park.
- Noah’s Ark Waterpark– America’s largest water park.
- Pirate’s Cove Mini-Golf– 5 course and a huge playground.
- Timbavati Wildlife Park– Zoo offering a safari train ride and add-on animal encounters.
- Timber Falls Adventure Park– mini-golf, petting zoo, skyscraper ride.
- Wisconsin Dells Mountain Coaster– 7-10 minute long coaster ride.
- Yeti Yard– Go-carts and mini-golf.
Where to Eat in Wisconsin Dells
Breakfast
Lunch/Dinner
- Buffalo Phil’s Pizza & Grille
- District Street Food (summers only)
- Grateful Shed
- Hofbrewzhaus and Edeilweiss Bier Garten
- Hot Rocks
- MACS Macaroni and Cheese Shop
- Moosejaw Pizza and Dells Brewing Co.
- Pizza Lab
Sweet Treats
- Goody Goody Gumdrop Candy Kitchen
- Huckleberry’s Ice Cream, Bakery, and Cafe
- The Dells Ice Cream Shop
- Wisconsin Dells Fudge
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