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Top 5 Indoor Waterparks Near Metro Detroit : Spring Staycation

If your family is ready for a spring staycation adventure, then check out these five indoor waterparks near metro Detroit. Enjoy indoor wave pools, lazy rivers, swimming pools, top thrill slides and more.

indoor waterparks near metro detroit for staycations

Frankenmuth Hotel Water Park

Zehnder’s Splash Village Hotel & Water Park
Zehnder’s is indeed one of my favorite Michigan indoor waterparks. Surprisingly the Splash Village Indoor Waterpark is over 50,000 sq. ft. of aquatic fun. In addition to a six-story family raft ride and super loop body slide; the park also offers a zero-entry activity pool with water geysers, water basketball, and volleyball. If you are looking for adventure then try out Action River, Splash Landing play area, Dumping Bucket, Giggling Gorge, and Perilous Plunge 4 story tube slides. However, if you like a more relaxed pace, Whimsical Whirl Hot Tub and Crooked Brook Creek Lazy River might be for you.
730 S. Main St., Frankenmuth, MI 48734
https://www.zehnders.com/

zehnder's splash village

Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City and Sandusky

Great Wolf Lodge – Traverse City
If you are looking for a great indoor waterpark for the whole family, then you will love Great Wolf Lodge.  There is so much to do beyond the waterpark.  We had an amazing time at the waterparkTen Paw Alley, participating in MagiQuest as well as Clubhouse Crew Adventure.   We also met the Great Wolf Kids (costumed characters) at a variety of events throughout the day.
3575 N US Highway 31 S, Traverse City, MI 49684

Great Wolf Lodge – Sandusky
Undeniably, staying at Great Wolf Lodge is amazing.  There is so much to do beyond the waterpark.  Everyone will love the waterpark, playing MagiQuest as well as spending some time in the arcade.   
4600 Milan Rd. (US250), Sandusky OH 44870

https://www.greatwolf.com/

Boyne Falls Indoor Waterpark

Avalanche Bay Indoor Water Park – Boyne Mountain
At this time, Avalanche Bay boasts that it is the largest of all Michigan indoor waterparks.  Furthermore, the 88,000 square foot facility features fun for all ages. The facility includes slides, lazy river, splash zones, children’s play area, hot tubs together with a surf simulator.
One Boyne Mountain Road, Boyne Falls, MI 49713

Indoor Waterparks in Sandusky Ohio

Kalahari Resorts and Conventions
At this time, Kalahari Resorts in Sandusky, Ohio is the nation’s second-largest indoor waterpark at 173,000 square feet.  As a matter of fact, the largest is Kalahari Poconos. This amazing space includes a wave pool, lazy river, toddler splash pools as well as basketball. The waterpark also features FlowRider, indoor/outdoor spas, water tree fort with a dumping bucket, and lots of slides and raft rides.
7000 Kalahari Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870


Castaway Bay
This 38,000 square foot Ohio Indoor Water Park is unquestionably a great vacation spot for families. Moreover, this Caribbean themed facility offers a wide variety of activities to suit everyone’s needs. If you like thrills then you don’t want to miss the Tropical Tube Slides. But if laid back is more your pace, check out the Grotto.
2001 Cleveland Rd W, Sandusky, OH 44870

Amber Louchart
Author: Amber Louchart

Amber is the proud mother to four beautiful children, Damian (27), Rosaleigh (14), Carlyn (11), and Naomi (8). Her family also includes four cats. She loves being a stay-at-home mom and feels blessed to be able to care for her children full-time and provide them with so many opportunities through Metro Detroit Mommy. In addition to Metro Detroit Mommy, Amber has a passion for hosting karaoke with Malibu Entertainment.  She enjoys the metro Detroit nightlife especially, singing, dancing and meeting new people.