America’s largest indoor water park is 223,000 square feet – with a wave simulator, lazy river, swim-up bar and more than a dozen slides

ALWAYS wanted to go for a swim, but the weather rained on your parade?

Head to Kalahari Resorts in Texas, the largest indoor water park in the country, where you’ll never have to worry about weather warnings.

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The 223,000-square-foot theme park offers more than 40 attractions, including more than a dozen slides.

The FlowRider, a five-foot wave simulator, allows guests to test their surfing skills.

The family-friendly destination offers dozens of “lazy” rides, like a lazy river, a zero-depth wave pool, a basketball court, and swim-up bars.

Adults can swing by the outdoor Grotto Pool, which doubles as an Instagram-worthy hotspot.

The Zanzibar Pool and Swim-Up Bar allows guests to relax on the terraces and, of course, have a much-needed drink.

Thirsty Turtle, the park’s newest swim-up bar, offers a 1,100-square-foot pool for maximum dips and sips.

The resort also offers a variety of recreational activities such as bowling, escape rooms, mini golf, and an arcade with prizes that can be won.

Thrill seekers can look forward to rides like the Barreling Baboon, which sends riders gliding through cavernous tunnels at ever-changing speeds.

Screaming Hyena is the ultimate test as it requires riders to dive into waters 18 meters above the water park floor.

The park also has plans for those who need a break from all the hustle and bustle with a new calming sensory room.

The room, built in collaboration with Dell Children’s Medical Center, provides a safe space for guests who need a break from all the hustle and bustle.

Those in need of an extended trip to the land of peace and tranquility can book a spa day at the resort’s salon and wellness center.

The spa’s Hydro Escape space includes an indoor jacuzzi, herbal-infused steam room, outdoor sauna and lounge, and pool area.

Services include massages, skin treatments such as facials, body wraps, manicures and pedicures, and salt therapy for the skin.

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There are also plenty of opportunities for retail therapy, with the Amatuli and Marrakesh markets where guests can shop for swimwear and clothing.

Guests can plan just a day trip or extend their vacation with an overnight stay in the park’s suites.

All stays include free access to the water park, which is activated from noon on the day of check-in and until check-out on the closing day.

Visitors can also rent an upgraded cabin and bungalow, which comes with mini-fridges, flat-screen televisions, lounge chairs and tables, and food and drink delivery.

Guests have the option to enter the water park after 5pm for a discount.

Tickets start at $44.99 and can be purchased here.

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