Great Wolf Lodge - Traverse City
Great Wolf Lodge, located in Traverse City in northwest Michigan, is one of a chain of family-friendly water park resorts. All guestrooms are designed in a rustic style and feature a "kid's cave" sleeping/activity area, with a separate TV and Nintendo console. The water park includes a family raft ride, the "Big Foot Pass" water jungle gym and a floating putting green, among other attractions. During the summer, there is also an outdoor swimming pool area. Facilities at the Great Wolf Lodge include three dining options, shopping, full spa and an arcade.
Great Wolf Lodge
3575 N. US Highway 31 S
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 941-3600
greatwolf.com/traverse/waterpark
Zehnder's Splash Village
Located in the Bavarian-themed town of Frankenmuth in central Michigan, Zehnder's Splash Village is a mainstay of this village. The company runs a popular restaurant, known for its juicy chicken, as well as the 18-hole championship golf course and retail shopping arcade. The 146-room resort and water park features fireplaces, microwaves, refrigerators and flat screen TVs in all rooms. The 30,000-square foot water park features four tube slides, as well as a Lazy River floating stream, hot tub and the "Dumping Bucket."
Zehnder's Splash Village
730 S. Main Street
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
(800) 863-7999
zehnders.com/
Avalanche Bay at Boyne Mountain
Located in the northern Michigan ski area of Boyne Mountain, Avalanche Bay features 88,000-square feet of water adventures, including five water slides, shallow kid's pool, lazy river floating stream, activity pool with basketball hoops, a wet climbing wall and the resort's signature "Raging Wall of Water." Guestrooms include fireplaces, kitchenettes and flat screen TVs. Facilities at the resort include multiple dining options, full spa, game arcade and an outdoor swimming pool.
Avalanche Bay at Boyne Mountain
One Boyne Mountain Road
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
(231) 549-7918
avalanchebay.com/
Northpointe Inn
The Northpointe Inn is located along the shores of Lake Huron, in the extreme northern part of lower Michigan. All 98 rooms boast wireless Internet access and complimentary breakfast daily. The resort's 23,000-square foot water park includes a children's play pool, four kid-friendly water slides, the 500-gallon Hydrostorm Tower, Lazy River ride, swimming pool with a water walk, two three-story water slides and a spa. Other water park facilities include a video arcade and a snack bar. Resort facilities include a lounge and a swimming beach.
Northpointe Inn
1027 South Huron Street
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
(231) 436-9812
http://northpointeinn.com/