Noah's Ark
America's largest outdoor water park.
Wisconsin Dells
The 'Waterpark Capital of the World', a giant family resort town set among sculpted sandstone cliffs on the Wisconsin River.
Indoor and outdoor water parks operate all year. Upper and Lower Dells boat tours show the rock formations, photographed by H. H. Bennett in the 1800s.
- Best Time
- June to August
- Time Needed
- 2 days
- Cost Level
- $$$$
- Open
- Year-round
- Getting There
- About 3 hours from Chicago, and 2 from Milwaukee.
What to See
0 of 3 are freeDells Boat Tours
Trips through the sandstone gorges.
Original Wisconsin Ducks
WWII-era amphibious rides through the woods.
Know Before You Go
- Resorts are cheaper midweek.
- Outdoor parks open only in summer.
Where to Stay
Stay at a water park resort.
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Last checked 2026-11-01. Part of the Midwest list.