Location: Hunter River, Canada Years Active: 2005 – Active Shining Waters Family Fun Park sits on Prince Edward Island – a lovely spot, to be sure. It’s been open since 2005, but don’t assume everything is super modern. Think of the park’s charm as a mix of old-school fun and newer attractions. The main draw…
Location: Moncton, Canada Years Active: 1987 – Active Magic Mountain SplashZone ain’t Disney World, but it’s a whole lot of fun. This place has been around forever – a true Moncton classic. They’ve got the standard water park stuff: slides, a wave pool, the works. But here’s the deal: it gets crowded. Like, crazy crowded…
Location: Bracebridge, Canada Years Active: 1955 – Active Santa’s Village has been a Muskoka tradition since 1955. This place is Christmas-crazy all year long. Sure, it’s got the standard rides and kid-friendly stuff, but there’s a certain charm here you won’t find in a bigger theme park. Think small-town fun with a Santa twist. Looking…
Location: Sevierville, Tennessee Years Active: 2020 – Active Soaky Mountain Waterpark – it’s a splash in the Smokies! This place is still pretty new, but it’s already a Tennessee favorite. Picture yourself flying down crazy watercoasters or chilling in the wave pool – good times for anyone who loves getting soaked. Here’s the deal: the…
Location: Nashville, Tennessee Years Active: 1998 – Active Nashville Shores it’s not just a water park, it’s a Nashville must-do. Think heart-pounding slides, a massive wave pool, and that classic lazy river. Perfect for thrill-seekers and families who just want to chill. Bonus: it’s super close to downtown, an easy escape from those busy Nashville…
Location: Quebec, Canada Years Active: 1953 – Active Forget the usual holiday destinations. Village Du Père Noël Inc is the quirky Christmas-themed park you didn’t know you needed. It’s been around since 1953, so they know how to do winter cheer right. Think cobblestones, Santa’s actual house (get those wish lists ready!), and even a…
Perched high above Gatlinburg, Anakeesta’s mountaintop village stretches across ridgelines linked by bridges, skywalks, and lookout decks. The Anakeesta map keeps guests oriented among winding paths, forest trails, and multiple levels of shops and cafés that can feel like a maze after dark. It highlights key rides and scenic spots, plus dining terraces and the…
Spread across wooded hillsides in Sevierville, Foxfire Adventure Park winds its ziplines, swinging bridges, and mountain trails through real Appalachian forest terrain. The layout isn’t obvious at first—paths crisscross over ravines and end abruptly near cliffside decks—so a Foxfire Adventure Park map keeps you oriented between the main base camp, canopy courses, and hiking routes….
Location: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Years Active: 2001 – Active Dollywood’s Splash Country ain’t your average water park. Tucked into the Smoky Mountains, it’s got Dolly Parton’s spirit all over it – expect some down-home fun mixed with wild rides! As you can see in this Dollywood Splash Country map…they’ve got the works: Screaming slides, a…
Location: Houston, Texas Years Active: 2003 – Active Okay, the Downtown Aquarium isn’t hiding in some lush, secret grotto. It plops itself right in the middle of Houston’s bustle, which means traffic and crowds. BUT, it’s got that weird kind of magic that makes it all worth it. Imagine this sharks circling above you, stingrays…
