A long cold winter can leave everyone with cabin fever. It can be hard to find things to do in winter in Wisconsin that make everyone in the family happy and don’t involve seven layers of clothes and the risk of getting frostbite. Luckily, indoor water parks in Wisconsin abound, and you can enjoy the same fun in the winter that you had in the summer. That moniker doesn’t just refer to outdoor, summer fun. Indoor waterparks provide the perfect winter escape, with plenty of things for kids and adults alike. They’re a great place to burn off some energy, get a little break from life and forget about the cold and snow outside. And the Dells aren’t the only place in our state where you can find indoor waterparks where you and your family can burn off some of those winter blues. Here are 11 Wisconsin indoor water parks — only four of which are in the Dells — where you and your family can find a little bit of tropical oasis this winter:

1. Great Wolf Lodge — Wisconsin Dells
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1400 Great Wolf Dr, Baraboo, WI 53913, USA
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The indoor waterpark at Great Wolf Lodge is 80,000 square feet with a four-story tree house water fort, 13 slides, a giant tipping bucket, and nine different pools to play in. There's nowhere better to take the kids for a day of aquatic adventures!

Wanna glimpse inside Great Wolf Lodge? Check out this YouTube video by Slide Guide highlighting some of the fun things to do at the lodge.
2. The Ingleside Hotel — Pewaukee
2810 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072, USA
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The Ingleside Hotel is located just west of Milwaukee and offers a great option in the southern part of the state. There are three slides, a lazy river, and tons more to keep your family entertained. If you are looking for an ideal winter getaway with your family, you'll find it here!
3. Timber Ridge Lodge — Lake Geneva
7020 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI 53147, USA
Facebook/TimberRidgeWaterpark
The slides at the Timber Ridge Lodge in Lake Geneva are 35 feet high here and go for more than 300 feet. Close to Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, this fun lodge is a great getaway option for a lot of folks. Hang out in the lazy river or check out the activity pools that have great things for all ages. Whether you're planning a quick trip with friends or bringing your whole family along, you are bound to have a great time at Timber Ridge Lodge.
4. Blue Harbor Resort — Sheboygan
725 Blue Harbor Dr, Sheboygan, WI 53081, USA
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Blue Harbor Resort offers day passes for a discounted rate during the week, and still for quite an affordable price over the weekend. Of course, you can also go if you are staying at the hotel. On top of traditional slides and a lazy river, these folks also have a surf simulator. It's always a blast to "go surfing" even without an ocean.
5. Kalahari Resort — Wisconsin Dells
Wisconsin Brew Pub, 1305 Kalahari Dr, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, USA
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Wisconsin's largest indoor waterpark, Kalahari Resort - Wisconsin Dells has 125,000 square feet of fun. You and your family cannot possibly get bored here, from water slides to surf simulators and so much more. There is certainly something for everyone here. There are some day passes available that should be purchased online in advance and their prices vary.

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6. Three Bears Resort — Warrens
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701 Yogi Cir, Warrens, WI 54666, USA
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The Three Bears Resort has times when just the pools are open, so make sure you check in on that to make sure it matches up with your needs. Pools, forts, a lazy river, and more make this a great option outside the Dells. You're sure to have a nice, relaxing day getting away from the cold at Three Bears Resort. Day passes are reasonably priced here as well.
7. Tundra Lodge — Green Bay
865 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay, WI 54304, USA
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Tundra Lodge Green Bay is a great option up north with 30,000 square feet, a lazy river, slides, and so much more fun. It might feel like a Tundra outside, but you will be nice and warm on your trip here.
8. Chula Vista Resort — Wisconsin Dells
1000 Chula Vista Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, USA
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Get ready for one-of-a-kind fun at this amazing spot. There's an awesome uphill waterslide, racing slides, activity pools, a lazy river and so much more. Day passes to Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells are easy to afford and worth every penny!

Check out this POV tour of the slides at Chula Vista Resort by YouTuber Slide Guide.
9. Chaos Waterpark — Eau Claire
5150 Fairview Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
Facebook/ChaosWaterpark
There's an indoor waterpark, trampoline park, and activity center all at Chaos Waterpark, so there's a ton to do to keep your family busy. It's every kid's dream! You can get a pass for access to all three exciting places to adventure or a swim-only pass. The waterpark has activity pools, slides, and more.
10. The Waters Resort — Minocqua
8116 US-51, Minocqua, WI 54548, USA
Facebook/upnorthwaterpark
The Waters Resort in Minocqua is smaller than some of the others, but it's also one of the only options way up north. There are slides, an indoor/outdoor hot tub, and more. It's always a relaxing experience to sit down in a bubbly and warm hot tub with snow all around you!
11. Mount Olympus Resort — Wisconsin Dells
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1881 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, USA
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You'll find an indoor waterpark and an indoor theme park here that your family will love. There are four different waterslides and tons of square footage of pools and fun to enjoy. Mount Olympus is one of the best winter getaways in Wisconsin.

Here’s a cool YouTube video by Cody Rogness highlighting all the fun at Mount Olympus waterpark.

What is your favorite of these indoor water parks in Wisconsin? How many have you been to with your family? Let us know all about your fun experiences in the comments section!

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