Minnesota, often associated with snowy winters and abundant lakes, also offers residents and visitors a chance to experience the fun of water parks without concerning themselves with the weather outside. Here’s a look at the 10 best indoor water parks where summer never ends, each promising a splash-tacular time year-round.

1.Great Wolf Lodge– Located in Bloomington, this family favorite features water slides, a wave pool, and the adventurous Howlin’ Tornado slide. With activities for all ages, it’s a destination unto itself.

2.Water Park of America – Situated near the Mall of America, this park was once the largest indoor water park in the U.S. It boasts a massive family raft ride, body slides and a surfing simulator.

3.Edgewater Hotel & Waterpark – Over in Duluth, Edgewater offers an exotic Polynesian-themed environment with attractions like the Paradise Playground for little ones and the thrilling Tiki Tom’s Oasis & Tiki Tanner’s Wave.

4.Paul Bunyan Water Park – Found within Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes in Baxter, visitors enjoy attractions like tube slides and an interactive treehouse equipped with geysers and water cannons.

5.Venus De Milo Pool – At The Marshall School in Duluth, this pool includes waterslides and fountains suitable for younger children and families looking for less intense aquatic activities.

6.Holiday Inn & Suites Maple Grove – This park at Maple Grove features a unique Venetian-themed waterpark complete with lazy rivers, a kid’s play area, and a couple of thrilling slides.

7.Tropics Indoor Waterpark – In Shoreview Community Center, Tropics brings tropical vibes with its shipwreck beach play area, waterslide that exits and reenters the building, and an interactive splash pad.

8.The Edge Indoor Water Park – Part of the Edgewater Resort & Waterpark in Duluth, this park has a lazy river, vortex pool and is known for its Polynesian theme throughout the park.

9.Rapid River Lodge & Water Park – This part of Comfort Suites/Rapid River Lodge in Baxter pleases guests with a 250-foot tube slide, an “activity” pool with basketball hoops and a kiddie pool featuring a zero-depth entry.

10.Grand Rios Indoor Water Park Hotel – Once famous as Minnesota’s first indoor waterpark hotel in Brooklyn Park, Grand Rios offers an adventure-filled getaway with body slides and a lazy river to relax after all that excitement.

Each water park provides its unique twist on indoor fun away from Minnesota’s harsh winter or to simply escape reality for a few hours any time of year. One thing’s sure: these water parks ensure that summer never has to end!