Location: Nashville, Tennessee Years Active: 2018 – Active Craving thrills but tired of the same old theme park routine? SoundWaves at Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, Tennessee, is calling your name. This isn’t your kiddie water park. SoundWaves boasts heart-pounding slides, a lazy river for ultimate relaxation, and a wave pool that’ll make you feel like…
Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee Years Active: 2008 – Active Hey, water park lovers! Looking for thrills without the overwhelming crowds or sky-high prices? Wild Bear Falls in Gatlinburg might be your perfect escape. It’s got those classic water park staples – slides, a lazy river, and a wave pool. Sure, it may not have the newest,…
Location: Caorle, Italy Years Active: 1987 – Active Craving classic water park thrills without the endless lines and flashy gimmicks? Aquafollie in Caorle, Italy, might be your throwback paradise. This park delivers pure, old-school water slide fun – think plenty of twists, turns, and splashes. The price is easier on the wallet than some of…
Location: Fossa-Solfara Mare, Italy Years Active: 1986 – Active Craving a water park experience that breaks the mold of the usual glossy, mega-parks? AcquaPark Odissea 2000 delivers the goods. Think classic thrills, no-nonsense slides, and a splash of pure, unfiltered fun. Forget those sprawling themed zones and endless selfie spots – this place is straight-up…
Location: Pontecagnano Faiano SA, Italy Years Active: 1990 – Active Ready for a splash? Forget those sprawling mega-parks with endless lines and overpriced food. Isola Verde Acqua Park is a different breed of water park experience. Sure, it might not boast the glitziest tech or jaw-dropping thrills, but that’s exactly its charm. This park is…
Location: Lazise VR, Italy Years Active: 1992 – Active This place isn’t about the newest tech or sleek designs. It’s classic waterpark fun with a dash of European charm. Expect a laid-back atmosphere and rides overflowing with retro appeal. If you’re tired of the same-old predictable slides, Caneva Aquapark might surprise you! Their focus is…
Location: Lido di Jesolo VE, Italy Years Active: 1989 – Active Craving a slice of adrenaline-pumping fun under the Italian sun? Skip the mega-parks with their endless lines and inflated prices. Caribe Bay in Lido di Jesolo offers a refreshingly different theme park experience. It’s all about those water-fueled thrills! Think waterslides that’ll have you…
Location: Vicolungo, Italy Years Active: 2005 – Active Ever hear of Ondaland? No? That’s part of the charm. This Italian water park is a hidden gem, a blast from the past where the thrills are simple and the crowds are (usually) smaller. It’s not trying to be Disneyland. There’s no immersive theming here, no cutting-edge…
Location: Concord, North Carolina Years Active: 2009 – Active Ready to ditch the predictable theme parks? Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Concord, North Carolina, offers a unique kind of waterpark adventure. Think cozy, woodsy vibes, not sprawling mega-resort glitz. It’s a perfect spot to splash and slide year-round thanks to the giant indoor water…
Location: Kinston, North Carolina Years Active: 2015 – Active Forget sprawling crowds and endless lines. If you’re searching for thrills with a side of old-school charm, there’s something splashing just off the beaten path. Meet Lions Water Adventure – the water park where nostalgia meets no-nonsense fun. Sure, the paint might be a little faded,…
