If you're looking to make a splash this summer, you're in luck: today we're sharing some of the absolute best waterparks in the USA. Today we're taking a water park tour de force across America, in fact, visiting the country's most spectacular and superlative places for aquatic adventures. Make no mistake about it -- there's nothing ordinary about any of these epic water parks. Water slides? How about a 125-foot-tall slide that will have your adrenaline in overdrive? Lazy rivers? There's one that meanders through an actual aquarium. Indoor water parks? There's an 8.5-acre park on this list that will blow you away. Each of these attractions reimagines what a water park can be, offering visitors an unrivaled experience that's truly bucket list-worthy.

Northeast United States

Voted the top water park in the U.S. by 10Best, DreamWorks Water Park is part of the massive American Dream shopping and entertainment complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Billed as the "largest indoor water park in North America," standout attractions at DreamWorks include a hydro-magnetic roller coaster, 1.6-million gallon wave pool, eight-lane racing slide, epic wave simulator, and the longest indoor lazy river in the world. You could easily spend days at this extraordinary destination -- and to really make the most of your experience, you should!

Whale's Tale Water Park - Lincoln, New Hampshire

Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark - Big Pocono State Park in Tannersville, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's Ponoco Mountains are the state's most glorious gems, and visitors can revel in their splendor while enjoying incredible adventures at Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark. While on the park's 1,000-foot Blue Nile Adventure River, guests will enjoy jaw-dropping mountain views, even drifting past a few waterfalls! Thrill-seekers, meanwhile, will enjoy surfing on the FlowRider, a wave machine that simulates big waves and tides. Surfing in the Pennsylvania Ponocos? That's truly bucket list-worthy!

Hersheypark - Hershey, Pennsylvania

This Pennsylvania theme park is as historic as it is iconic. In operation for 115 years, Hersheypark continues to sweeten its offerings each season. The park's Boardwalk is a summer must; this 11-acre water park is brimming with such thrilling water rides as the Intercoastal Waterway lazy river, the Shoreline Sprayground, and The Shore wave pool. There's also a massive, 70-ride amusement park, an 11-acre zoo, idyllic butterfly garden, Hershey's museum, and loads of chocolate-themed restaurants and eateries, making Hersheypark one of the sweetest summertime destinations in the country.

Water Country USA - Williamsburg, Virginia

The largest water park in the Mid-Atlantic, Water Country USA is a world unto itself. Vibrant and colorful, the park features kid-friendly oases like the Critter Corral and a space-themed interactive water playground. Water Country USA has plenty of options for big kids (adults included) too, including 11 rides and the epic 75-foot Vanish Point experience. This legendary slide features a 300-foot vertical plunge that will surely make your stomach drop, and if conquered, earn you major respect from fellow park-goers.

Midwest United States

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is a destination resort that's pure bliss for the whole family. Located on the scenic shores of Wisconsin's Lake Geneva, the resort has long been hailed as the ultimate Midwest getaway. Moose Mountain Falls, Timber Ridge Lodge's 50,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor water park, is another feather in its cap. The water park features 35-foot-high, 300-foot-long slides and a 500-foot-long lazy river. The best part? This indoor water park is a balmy 86 degrees all year long, no matter what's happening with the Wisconsin weather outside.

Noah's Ark - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

Noah’s Ark, lauded as "America’s Largest Waterpark," was established in 1979 and is located on 70 sprawling acres in the Wisconsin Dells, which is home to more water parks per capita than anywhere on the planet! True to its name, this water park is of epic, Biblical proportions. The brand-new RAJA is the World's Largest King Cobra ride; it's a serpentine force to be reckoned with. Riders race side-by-side on tubes elevated six stories high, zipping along more than 335 feet of twists and turns at speeds of up to 32 MPH. The ride culminates in a dramatic 37-foot plunge straight into the mouth of a massive king cobra. This record-breaking attraction opens in August 2021, and is truly a ride for any adrenaline junkie's bucket list!

Cedar Point Shores Water Park - Sandusky, Ohio

What makes Cedar Point Shores so special is that it is part of an entire getaway experience. Ohio's Cedar Point is one of the top-ranked amusement parks in the country, with 72 rides that include 18 world-class roller coasters. (Roller coaster enthusiasts travel from all over the U.S. to ride the Steel Vengeance.) Cedar Point Shores Water Park, the new iteration of the former Soak City, boasts an equally stellar lineup, with 12 slides, five different pools, and four separate kids' areas. Of course, Cedar Point is wrapped up in a big, beautiful, Lake Erie bow, complete with soft sand beaches, resort accommodations, and a very thrilling, very real wave pool.

Holiday World & Splashin' Safari - Santa Claus, Indiana

Only in Santa Claus, Indiana, can you race The Big Man in Red on water slides. This family-owned attraction in Indiana has been a favorite summertime destination since 1946, offering guests a wholly unique theme park experience. Adventurous groups can catch actual air time on the Mammoth, a massive, seven-story water coaster. Cheetah Chase, the world's first launched water coaster, takes thrill-seekers on a thrilling, rocket-blasted race. Of course, the rest of the park's 40 acres is equally spectacular, with huge wave pools, a meandering lazy river, and myriad slides. Add it all up, and you have a destination that's just as magical and marvelous as the North Pole.

Southern United States

When you think of a Florida water park, Aquatica Orlando is most likely what comes to mind. Named "Orlando's Best Water Park" by the Orlando Sentinel, Aquatica Orlando offers exciting water rides, family-friendly activities, and an all-inclusive experience. In addition to spectacular rides and slides, Aquatic Orlando's wave pools are world-renowned. The park's Cutback Cove has two separate side-by-side wave pools (Cutback Cove features steady, gentle waves; Big Surf Shores has choppy, more unpredictable tides) for a choose-your-own-adventure experience that's truly unrivaled.

Universal's Volcano Bay - Orlando, Florida

The expectations for a Florida water park are high; for a Universal water park, even higher. Happily, Universal's Volcano Bay blows any and all expectations out of the water. Volcano Bay is superlative in every way, boasting four different themed areas, each inspired by various Polynesian islands and cultures. The park's centerpiece (and namesake) is Krakatau, a massive, 200-foot-tall monolith. The volcano houses three slides, including the Ko'okiri Body Plunge, which, at 125 feet tall, is the tallest body slide in the country.

Cool Zoo - New Orleans, Louisiana

SoundWaves, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center - Nashville, Tennessee

Located at one of Tennessee's most iconic destinations, SoundWaves is unlike any other water park in the country. With both indoor and outdoor water parks, SoundWaves is a year-round destination for those looking an amazing aquatic adventure. The park's indoor attractions include the Crowd Surfer, a wave simulator that lets two people surf simultaneously; a sprawling lazy river that meanders through the beautiful hotel; a two-story play structure that's perfect for younger kids; five thrilling water slides; and an entire pool devoted to families. SoundWaves really is an all-inclusive, resort-level experience that makes for an incredible family vacation.

Dollywood - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Dolly Parton is a national treasure, and her eponymous Dollywood is legendary. America's "friendliest park," Dollywood is the top destination for family vacations in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The country legend's Dollywood's Splash Country water park, located 10 miles north of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, pays tribute to local heritage and culture. Themed rides include an 8,000-square-foot lagoon with interactive features, the wooden Bear Mountain Fire Tower play structure, and dual slides that end at a massive swimming pool. If you're after an adrenaline rush, ride RiverRush, Tennessee's only water coaster. Whatever you do, a day at Dollywood promises to be a memorable experience.

Silver Dollar City's White Water - Branson, Missouri

Voted one of America's best outdoor water parks by USA Today 10Best, Silver Dollar City's White Water is two million gallons of fun and 13 acres of rides, slides, and waves. Everything about this water park in Branson, Missouri, is larger-than-life: the 500,000-gallon Surf's Up Wave Pool; the 800-foot, 300,000-gallon Aloha River; the 245-foot KaPau Plummet; and the 300-foot-tall Kalani Towers, the last of which exceed speeds of 40 MPH!

Aquatica - San Antonio, Texas

Aquatica San Antonio takes the concept of "water park" to a whole other level, marrying classic rides with an immersive, aquarium experience. Stingray Falls is the best example of this fantastic fusion; the park’s signature attraction takes four-seat rafts down a lazy river journey into an underwater grotto, allowing for "face-to-fin" encounters with stingrays and other tropical fish along the way. It’s the only ride of its kind in the entire world, and truly an experience for your water park bucket list.

Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Resort - New Braunfels, Texas

Over three miles of water tubing and seven kids' areas complete this popular water park between Austin and San Antonio. Schlitterbahn Waterpark sets itself apart with three uphill water slides (a concept invented by engineers at Schlitterbahn), as well as The Falls, a 3,600-foot-long lazy river that's one of the world's longest water park rides. In terms of rides and slides, the aptly named "Massiv" is an 81-foot-tall, mind-bending monolith that's one of the tallest water coasters in the world, and certainly lives up to the "everything's bigger in Texas" mantra.

Southwest United States

Cowabunga Bay - Draper, Utah

In a state that's known for its rough and rugged outdoor recreation, it's no surprise to find an absolutely thrilling water park in Utah, too. Cowabunga Bay bills itself as the World's Largest Water Playground; and, with 2,500 square feet of water, a 12-level play structure, and 11 different waterslides, it most definitely is. The water park's namesake, the 600-foot-long Cowabunga River, makes for an incredible and relaxing float that you won't want to end.

Knott's Soak City Water Park - Buena Park, California

Knott's Soak City Water Park is a classic water park that's been leveled up. Orange County’s largest outdoor water park, this SoCal destination boasts 23 waterslides, a 750,000-gallon wave pool, and one of the world’s longest water park lazy rivers, the Sunset River. The three-story Beach House is irresistible for younger kids and features 200 water cannons, nozzles, and sprayers. You'll want to spend days at this SoCal water park -- it's that good.

LEGOLAND Water Park - Carlsbad, California

Everything is awesome at LEGOLAND Water Park in Carlsbad, California. Brick enthusiasts young and old will love this San Diego park's LEGO-themed rides, slides, and attractions. Budding builders can even customize their own lazy river rafts using soft, oversized bricks. (For tots, the DUPLO water play area is downright irresistible!) When you combine LEGO with a thrilling water park, the result is a magical experience that deserves a spot on every kid's bucket list.

Northwest United States

One of the best water parks in the country is in Washington, Lake Chelan’s Slidewaters has been an Evergreen State favorite for 40 years - and this gem needs to be shared with the world! The water park boasts a variety of thrilling attractions: winding lazy rivers, exciting water slides, and even the world’s largest standing wave, Lakeside Surf. But it's the park's location that really makes Slidewaters so exceptional. Lake Chelan is the largest natural lake in Washington and has been repeatedly named as one of the top travel destinations in the country. This pristine lake is peak PNW; the water park is simply the icing on the cake.

Deschutes River - Bend, Oregon

The PNW is a bit underrepresented on this list, and that's because it's home to more water parks of the natural variety. This is most certainly true in Oregon, where the Deschutes River makes for the most incredible aquatic playground. Bend's Riverfront Park is the best place to launch your tubing adventures down the Deschutes, and these lazy river floats are absolutely bucket list-worthy. If you're looking for a more heart-pumping adventure, you can also go whitewater rafting down other portions of this resplendent Oregon river!

Silverwood Theme Park/Boulder Beach Water Park - Athol, Idaho

When it first opened in 1988, Silverwood Theme Park was merely a small local amusement park. Today, it's regarded as one of the most magnificent theme parks in the West, and it's also the largest in the Pacific Northwest. The amusement park features over 70 rides and attractions, and the dazzling Boulder Beach Water Park. With two 500,000-gallon wave pools, an epic children's area, and water slides that exceed speeds of 55 MPH, there's something for everyone at Boulder Beach. Combined with the amusement park, this destination is a double threat that really puts Idaho on the map.

We've heard of waterfall chasers, but these superlative destinations are sure to turn you into a waterpark chaser, too. Now the only question is: which of these best waterparks in the USA will you tackle first?

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