The Tallest Waterslide In America Just Opened In Wisconsin And It’s The Perfect Summer Adventure

If you want to make summertime even better, think big. In the Wisconsin Dells, a waterpark recently opened a new Wisconsin waterslide that’s almost too big to be true. Mt. Olympus Theme Park & Resort is now home to the Rise of Icarus Tower. It’s an attraction that now claims to be the biggest in the country. How big is that? Read on to find out.

Mt. Olympus is a water and theme park located in the Wisconsin Dells.

Inspired by ancient Greece, the park features numerous references to Greek mythology and is named after Mount Olympus, the home of the gods.

The resort, managed by a Greek-American family, has a history that dates back several decades.

Originally launched as Big Chief Karts and Coasters, it was rebranded as Big Chief's Mt. Olympus Theme Park in 2004. Since then, the park has undergone significant growth and transformation, now sprawling across an extensive area.

Mt. Olympus is celebrated for its extraordinary outdoor attractions, including a variety of exhilarating roller coasters.

In the summer of 2022, the waterpark introduced a unique addition to its lineup: Medusa’s Slidewheel. This innovative ride is the first rotating waterslide in the United States and is part of a new indoor waterpark complex. But the park's evolution didn’t stop there.

The park recently opened the Rise of Icarus Tower.

It is now the biggest attraction at the park, featuring five wet and wild body slides.

But that’s not all. The largest slide is a whopping 145 feet high - the tallest in the country!

As the Greek Myth goes, Icarus fell to the sea after flying too close to the sun.

Head to the park, spend some time in the sun, and enjoy your own trip down!

Are you ready to visit this theme park and try out this new Wisconsin waterslide? I did some photography at this park once – it’s incredible! Learn more about the Rise of Icarus on the Mt. Olympus Theme Park & Resort website. Be sure to get geared up for the sun – REI has just what you need.