Families are finding an amazing and exciting get-a-way location in Iowa. We all know how quickly children grow up and it is important to have as much family fun as possible while the kids are of the age to do so. The Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark is truly a breathtaking vacation destination in which families will find they can spend the whole day together, laughing and having a blast. Located in Iowa, it is the states first grand indoor waterpark. One of the reasons that this spot is such a great vacation destination is because the resort is beautiful and the water park can be enjoyed no matter what the weather. In addition, it is very easy to get to, as it is close to the city of Chicago, Madison and Minneapolis.
The indoor waterpark offers blasts of watery fun. The main attraction is what is called the Huck Finn. This is a large river boat that will make you feel as if you have stepped right into the Huck Finn book. When the whistle blows, you better look out if you don’t want to get soaked; a gigantic bucket of water spills out almost eight hundred gallons of water on those who wish to be under it.
Children and adults alike will have fun filled day as there is so much packed into the Grand Harbor Resort Dubuque. Held within twenty-five thousand square feet are exciting water slides, tube water rides, rope ladders to climb on, waterspouts that shoot water high into the air, squirt guns to have fun water fights and amazingly powerful water cannons. For those who wish to take it a bit slower, they will be very pleased to find a super relaxing lazy river. The name says it all, as you can grab a comfortable inner tube and slowly ride the currents of the river around the park. There are numerous pools to swim in and for those who wish for the water to be hotter; you will find two enormous hot tub whirlpools that can whisk away any stress, aches or pains.
You don’t have to worry about needing to leave the Grand Harbor Resort Dubuque when it is time to eat; everything you need is right there. There is a great café where you can grab some delicious food and then hop right back into the water. When you feel it is time to get out of the water, the fun is not over yet. The Grand Harbor Resort Dubuque offers an arcade where everyone can be a kid again. This arcade offers some of the most up-to-date, state of the art interactive arcade games and those who enter should expect to spend several hours playing.
One of the best features of the Grand Harbor Resort Dubuque is the fact that when your day of fun is done, you do not need to drive home. The Grand Harbor Resort Dubuque is a luxurious hotel which holds almost two hundred rooms. Over thirty of those are grand suites that offer sweeping rooms with fireplaces, whirlpools and great views. No matter which room you stay in you will have a wonderful views; with of the city or of the Mississippi River.
No corners were cut here, as ever room offers a refrigerator, a microwave, a color television, a coffee maker, and ironing boards. For those kids who just hate to be away from their game systems, all rooms also have Nintendo games available and movies for small fees. Shopping is always a fun aspect of any get-a-way and the Grand Harbor Resort offers great shopping at its Gift Shop. Although you will probably get plenty of exercise at the water park, there is a fitness room for those who still wish to work out. Add on their wonderful restaurant and you have one great family destination.