Destination for Family Fun in Wisconsin

Home of America's longest watercoaster, Noah's Ark waterpark in the Wisconsin Dells is offers one thrill after another. The only 4D "dive-in'' theater in the world features the SpongeBog Square Pants in a great new movie. In 2010, The Scorpon's Tail will open. This will be America's first looping water slide. Inside the park are 49 waterslides, two endless rivers, two wavepools, and four areas for children's water play. The Paradise Lagoon is a fun activity pool that features 3 large tube rides, a miniature golf course, shopping, food, and three arcades. New during the 2009 season is a haunted water attraction, the Curse of the Crypt.

Those who have visited the park suggest guests arrive early, before the park opens, if possible. This ensures you will get a close parking space, a shady spot to lay out a blanket and use as a family homebase, get grill access at one of the park's cooking areas, and secure your locker for your valuables. If you plan to bring money along, find a secure, waterproof area to carry it. The park also sells "neck safes'' so your cash will be at hand but will remain dry. This is a great place to collect family photos, so be sure to bring along your camera. Wear plenty of sunscreen and bring the tube with you so you can apply throughout the day. The waterslides are typically the most crowded attractions, so you may want to save those for the very beginning and very end of the day. The hottest part of the day is great for the wave pool and the lazy rivers. These will keep you cool and help you avoid long lines. Dining areas are most crowded from noon until 1:30 pm, so eat earlier or later in the day to avoid the crowds.

If you want to plan a trip to the park but avoid the summer overload, head out in June when the weather is warming but the kids are still in school. There are plenty of places to relax at the park, so bring a book or magazine, recline in the sunshine, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the waterpark. If you are concerned about getting separated from your family and friends, arrange a meeting spot in the park and a time to meet throughout the day to reconnect with your travel companions.

The park offers no shortage of exciting thrill rides, unique because they are water thrills. Families will enjoy Point of No Return, The Plunge, Black Thunder, Time Warp, Jungle Rapids, and Sting Ray. Each of them will cool you off in the hot summer sun and send your tummy jumping around with daring thrills.

Following the fun you will have an ark-sized appetite, so enjoy the treats available at the park. There are a variety of on-site restaurants and outdoor lounges. Featured foods include cotton candy, ice cream, caramel apples, funnel cakes, berries and cream, frozen lemonade, fudge, and soft pretzels. Those looking for more filling sustenance can try anyone of the numerous restaurants nearby in the Dells. From burgers to Italian food, Mexican to steaks, the Dells will fill you up. Shopping opportunities at Noah's Ark are also plentiful and include Jantzen, Speedo, Roxy, Redsand's, Hobie, and Quicksilver. All of your beachwear needs will be met. Noah's Ark is a great escape for your whole family.