It’s not hard to have a howlin’ good time at Great Wolf Lodge in Niagara Falls.
From water park fun to great food to Disney-esque entertainment, this resort has all the ingredients for family fun. Trips with Kids has listed the top five reasons, in no particular order, why you should visit Great Wolf Lodge this summer:
The Water Park: We’ve been to a lot of water parks but this one is definitely the best we’ve experienced so far. There were lots of slides for younger kids and still enough water rides to keep the teenagers and adults happy. It does get incredibly busy so pack your patience. If you find waiting in the lineups is getting to be too much just take a break at one of the two snack shacks inside the water park. Bonus: there were tons of lockers, special dryers for swimsuits and all the free towels you could want.
Image: Phil Raby © 2008 Trips with Kids
The Staff: You may not think that this is a reason to visit a resort but we think that the staff can make or break your weekend. We found all of the employees to be more than friendly and very helpful. All of my questions were answered quickly, efficiently and with a smile.
The Animatronics: I must confess that I was skeptical about the animatronics show. I’ve seen a lot of these shows and most leave a lot to desire. Not at Wolf Lodge! The show runs three times a day and it’s really good. The kids absolutely love it, especially the evening show when they get a bedtime story. Click here to see a video of the morning show.
Story time at Great Wolf Lodge. Image: Phil Raby © 2008 Trips with Kids
The Antler Shanty Grub just had to make this list. It’s one of the restaurants inside the resort and we loved its morning buffet. It was hardy, varied and tasty but best of all, it felt like breakfast at home – except you’re having it with about a hundred other people.
A Spa for girls under 12? You betcha! The Scoooops Kid Spa is the place where your little princesses can get the pampering they deserve. With ice-cream themed manicures, pedicures and facials, you may find it just a tad difficult getting your kids to leave.
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