Want your children to step away from the computer and put down the cell phone this summer?

The solution: Take the family to a water park! And, if you're worried about the weather. Don't. The water park is indoors!

Fun water rides and family suites

Great Escape Lodge offers nine water rides in the 38,000 square foot facility. Your kids can climb the Tall Timbers Treehouse, older kids can surf in the Boogie Bear Surf or experience white water rafting complete with 41 foot drop! Toddlers can play at Tip-A-Kanu Beach, and the family can join up for a group float down the Tak-It-Eesi Creek. There's truly something for everyone.

With 200 family suites available – that can hold up to 12 guests – there’s no need to leave if the kids need a nap or parents need a break... your accommodations are close by. Then, just return for the night when everyone’s refreshed.

And the best part? Your vacation never has to end! It will never get interrupted by the weather; it's always a delightful 80 degrees.

Activity room for kids massage therapy for parents

Once your kids get waterlogged, they can enjoy the park's activity rooms for story time, games, contests, crafts and scavenger hunts, and meet up with some of the lodge’s classic characters.

You can also teach your kids the classic game of Skee-Ball at the park’s arcade, and with its flashing lights and fast paced excitement, this is always a popular place for the kids.

Parents can enjoy massage therapy at the lodge's serenity spa, exercise in the adult fitness room or relax in Soakum Spring, the lodge's adult-only pool area. 

Restaurants for dinner or a quick meal

Plus, there are plenty of places to eat and a variety of foods to choose from, including Johnny Rockets, Tall Tales Tavern, Birch Bark Grill and Tall Pines Coffee Corner.

Day passes are available and if there's a birthday coming up, Six Flags Great Escape Lodge and Water Park also offers affordable birthday party packages year round!

So, while there are hundreds of water park options, why spend tons of money and hours in the car when the best way to have fun in the water is right in our backyard.