If your kids are anything like mine, they LOVE to be in the water and swim. But in these cold winter months, that is not an option. However, there is always the option of visiting an indoor waterpark! We have rounded up a list of indoor waterparks within a four hour drive, so you and your family can make a fun weekend trip.
Indoor Waterparks Near Nashville
SoundWaves at Gaylord Opryland (Nashville)
If you have not visited our local waterpark at Opryland, it is a great staycation! Opryland provides everything you need for a fun weekend. The waterpark has water slides, rides, wave pools, a lazy river, private cabanas, and party packages and even an arcade! You can stay overnight, visit the waterpark, walk the gardens and there are countless dining options. Also, Opry Mills shopping is a short walk! *You do have to stay at the hotel to enjoy the waterpark (unless you are having a private party). Exclusive Offers for TN Residents. Visit soundwavesgo.com/resident-offer.
Wild Bear Falls Waterpark (Gatlinburg)
Located at Westgate Resorts in Gatlinburg, the Wild Bear Falls Waterpark has a retractable roof which allows you to visit in any season. They feature a lazy river, water slides, an interactive treehouse, and private cabanas. There are over 300,000 gallons of water for you and your family to enjoy! *You do have to stay at the resort, and add on the waterpark option to your stay.
Wilderness at the Smokies (Sevierville)
Wilderness at the Smokies is a resort and adventure center, boasting Tennessee’s largest indoor waterpark, Wild WaterDome. There is a see-through roof that allows natural lighting to pour through, even when it is cold outside! You can enjoy thrill rides, slides, a play and spray structure, an activity pool with basketball, and a kiddie area. When you are ready to dry off, head over to the 25,000 sq. ft. indoor adventure center for more games and fun. *You don’t have to be a guest of the resort to enjoy the park. Day and week passes are available for non-resort guests, although they are subject to availability.
The Resort at Governor’s Crossing (Sevierville)
This resort has an indoor waterpark with a toddler splash zone, high speed slides, a zero entry pool, hot tubs, water basketball, saunas and more! You can also enjoy Firefly Cove, a family park area featuring fire pits, picnic grounds with tables and charcoal grills, a hammock park and kids playground. They also have Firefly cinema, showing family friendly films. There is year-round complimentary 9-hole putt putt! These activities are included at no additional charge to all guests!
Great Wolf Lodge (LaGrange, Georgia)
The Great Wolf Lodge in LaGrange, Georgia is just a smidge over 4 hours from Nashville, but definitely worth including on this list! The indoor waterpark includes a 4-story treehouse fort complete with slides and toys, a wave pool for the entire family, a lazy river, an adults only hot tub, many water slides and more! You can get a day pass only, but staying on site is so much fun. When you stay at the lodge, you can enjoy multiple dining options, the live-action game MagiQuest, a climbing wall, mini golf, an arcade, ropes course and more!
Big Splash Adventure (French Lick, IN)
At just under 4 hours of drive time, this Southern Indiana waterpark is well worth the trip! This 40,000 sq. foot indoor waterpark has a retractable roof allowing tons of sunlight into your indoor oasis. Enjoy thrilling water slides, a lazy river, a tropical lagoon, a splish splash pool for little ones, a spiral bowl and more! Once you’re on dry land, enjoy laser tag, an arcade, and a 9-hole indoor or 18-hole outdoor miniature golf course. There are also a couple of dining options on site as well as a small market. Day passes are available so you do not have to stay overnight. Packages are available for guests choosing to stay on-resort.
