Indoor waterparks are water theme parks that are completely covered and sheltered from the outdoors. They have all of the traditional water rides that outdoor waterparks have, but since they are inside, they have the added convenience of being open year round. To keep the environment comfortable, most indoor waterparks are heated to a mild temperature.http://www.greatwolf.com/

There are enclosed waterparks located in most regions of the United States. Since they are protected from the elements, they have been built in areas that would not be able to have an outdoor park, such as Alaska and North Dakota. Even areas that have successful outdoor parks, including Florida, also have indoor water resorts.http://themeparks.about.com/cs/waterparks/a/usindoorwater.htm

Unlike classic water parks, most enclosed waterparks are attached to hotels and resorts. This means that you will have to purchase a room at the resort in order to gain entrance to the waterpark.http://www.wildernessatthesmokies.com/faq.htm Because of this arrangement, a family may spend considerably more to visit an indoor park than an outdoor one.

If you will be planning a trip to an indoor waterpark, visit the resort's website to find out what specials the park is currently running. Some have a promotion during the off travel season where you can book two nights for the price of one or they may feature drastic price reductions on room rates.http://www.wildernessatthesmokies.com/smokymountainresort-specials/resort-specials.html Be sure to read the reservation conditions carefully. Some accommodations may charge extra for entrance into the park, so be sure to book a room that includes admission.http://www.sixflagsgreatescapelodge.com/great-deals/

Even with reduced rates, your stay will likely be more than you would regularly pay to visit an outdoor park and book a hotel room. To make up for this, some parks allow children to enter for free or to eat for free on the premises.http://www.wildernessatthesmokies.com/smokymountainresort-specials/resort-specials.html Other resorts may allow visitors to the park only when the hotel has vacancy. If so, be prepared to pay about the same price that you would to visit a traditional water park.http://www.splashlagoon.com/information.html