America’s Best Destinations for Family Water Fun If you enjoy splashing around in your getaway trips, you’ll be glad to know the US is overflowing with opportunities for aquatic adventures. You can take advantage of thousands of miles of coastline, much of it boasting water temperatures warm enough to swim in much of the year. Elsewhere, there are enticing indoor water parks to enjoy water fun all year round no matter what the weather is outside.   From coast to coast, let us embark on a journey across the United States to uncover the most thrilling family water-filled fun destinations and experiences that promise plenty of excitement. Whether you’re seeking the adrenaline rush of water sports, the serenity of beachside relaxation, or the thrills of aquatic theme parks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in America’s lakes, rivers, oceans, and water parks. Indoor Water Parks When budgets or schedules don’t permit a full-blown getaway, the U.S. has lots of weatherproof indoor water parks sprinkled throughout the country. Some are just right for a day trip, while others are part of larger resort areas perfect for a long weekend or a week’s vacation. And with young kids, you may prefer to avoid the beaches while they’re not yet fully confident in the water. Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin The sprawling Wisconsin Dells amusement and resort area has a suitably sized indoor water park to match, at 125,000 square feet. The park boasts rides for every level of thrill seeker, from tranquil to extreme. There’s also an indoor/outdoor spa, a 3,000 square-foot activity pool, and an underwater, virtual reality experience. Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Resort, Pennsylvania Who needs blazing sun when Pennsylvania’s Polynesian-themed Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park maintains a balmy indoor air temperature of 84 degrees? Seven thrilling water slides, including the Black Hole which offers a slide that keeps you in the dark until you are shot out at the end, helped Splash Lagoon earn fourth place honors in a 2018 USA Today poll of the country’s best indoor water parks. The Splash Lagoon complex also features a three story-high ropes course, an arcade, and Monkey Shines Island, a play area with gentle slides and shallow pools perfect for the littlest ones. Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark, Pennsylvania Also, in Pennsylvania, Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark offers the best of winter and summer in...