Harris Vacations Staff Writer | December 8, 2022
Gulf Shores is a tropical paradise replete with tons of beautiful beaches, fun activities, and amusing attractions, making it the most ideal locale to plan your vacation along the Gulf Coast. When you’re interested in changing things up from another day at the beach, try Waterville USA in Gulf Shores Alabama! Nestled within the heart of Gulf Shores, the Gulf Shores water park is located just one-fourth of a mile away from the scenic backdrop of pristine, white sand beaches and gorgeous views of the Gulf of Mexico. Kids and family members of all ages—from the very young to the young-at-heart—will find plenty of thrilling rides and pleasant attractions within this twenty-acre water park in Gulf Shores AL.
Waterville USA in Gulf Shores Alabama has two halves to its park experience: the amusement park and the water park.Even family members who don’t feel like high energy activities will enjoy the park’s Cabana Cove. It’s the perfect place for relaxing and is a great family meeting spot. Escape the sun and heat in your own private cabana, complete with recliners, table and chairs and two complimentary souvenir towels! And your personal server will be happy to bring food and drinks from one of the park’s restaurants.
In the amusement park side of Waterville Gulf Shores, visitors can play on thirty-six holes of mini-golf, race on the go-kart track, and zip down the exhilarating Cannonball Run rollercoaster. There’s plenty of fun to be had, even if you don’t like getting wet!
Younger children will especially enjoy the Fun Depot, where they’ll find a miniature train, vehicle rides, a merry-go-round, the House of Bounce, the thrills of the Trampoline Thing bungee trampoline, and other carnival rides.
Who doesn’t like go-karts? You can ride alone, or with a friend as you speed around the track. The Waterville 500 go-kart track is an action-packed thrill! Focus all your inner NASCAR skills to get the checkered flag!
Arcade videogame enthusiasts should check out the Starcade for a retro gaming experience! Or round up your posse and head for the Escape House. It’s time to work together to figure out the hints and codes and to uncover all the secrets – your team only has an hour to escape. Try the park favorite Room of the Great Mysto, one of the greatest magicians of all time. Duplicate his magic tricks to reveal puzzle pieces so you can make your escape.
The water park side of Waterville USA Gulf Shores has many rides for all levels of thrill-seeking. It’s the Gulf Coast and it is hot! Time for some water fun and to cool off! And Waterville offers several different water experiences – slow and easy, fast and wild, and everything in between!
If you want slow and easy, Crystal Water River is perfect for lazing and lounging in the sun while floating on the water. It’s the perfect slow ride through the park – you gently glide past all the noise and splashing of the rides through lush landscaping.
This side also has water slides galore, including Dune Racer, Jet Stream, Triple Dog Dare, Great White, Rainbow Falls, and Screamin’ Demon. Tubers will love the Great White. Tube through the shark’s jaws, tunnels, a waterfall, and end with a quick drop down to the lagoon!
If you crave speed and excitement on the water, Waterville has the rides for you! The six-lane Dune Racer is one of the park’s main attractions and is over 55-feet tall! Race your friends to the bottom! The park favorite Gold Rush features a 20-foot fall into the lagoon with twists and turns the whole way down. And the enclosed body slide on the Jet Stream is over 350 feet of rocketing fun as riders zip through the sharp, banked turns.
Small children will love WaWa World, while visitors both young and old alike can enjoy the refreshing water geysers in Shrimp Boat Village. WaWa World’s pool and slides are for kids under 42” tall and has rides, plus there are plenty of chairs in the shade for parents.
You can even get your surf on in the North Shore Wave Pool or the Flowrider, where you can ride in an endless wave pool and perfect your surfing and bodyboarding techniques! The Flowrider has over 40,000 gallons of water pumped over a soft trampoline style mat – it’s the perfect endless wave.
Explore the wonders of the Gulf Coast at this water park in Gulf Shores, Alabama! Our friendly team of reservation specialists are happy to lend you their local insider’s knowledge about Waterville USA and other Gulf Shores attractions that just waiting for you to explore. Contact our office and reserve your stay in one of the elite vacation rental properties that are available through Harris Vacation Rentals today!
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