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What’s not to like about the Wyndham Glacier Canyon in the Wisconsin Dells? After a 4-night visit with our entire family, including one 87-year old and 2 grandkids, we can answer that question with a resounding, “Not a thing—it was FANTASTIC!!!”
Now, if you’re not excited about waterparks, you might not be as impressed as we were, but you would still enjoy it. The Dells area is beautiful and woodsy, and there are many things to enjoy other than the waterparks. It’s just that we did 7 waterparks in 4 days, and thus did not have time to do any of the other things! Luckily, we had done some of those things on previous trips.
The really neat thing about this resort is that the waterparks are right there. There are 4 indoor and 4 outdoor parks, and admission is free with your stay. The resort is huge, part of the Wilderness Resort, and pretty much a nirvana for kids. However, the thirty-somethings also enjoyed it immensely, as did the sixty-somethings. So not only do you get a rustic unit with beautiful furnishings, you get free entertainment, besides. As far as family value, we think this Wyndham has all the others beat, except for possibly the new one (also with a waterpark) in Sevierville, Tennessee.
Speaking of paradise for kids, they also have 3 arcades with games. The kids earn tickets which they can redeem for prizes—SO COOL! Mini-golf, ziplining and go-karts are also available at the resort. And, of course, this resort would be ideal for winter getaways, as you can get to the indoor waterparks without going outside. Most of them are about a 15-minute walk from the units, but shuttles run all the time.
We had a 2-BR and a 3-BR and had more room than we knew what to do with. The kitchens were well-stocked, the ceilings were high, the fireplace was gorgeous, the beds were comfortable. The furnishings seemed new and we had nice balconies overlooking a grassy area. The large, flat panel TV’s in all the bedrooms and the living room were a nice addition.
There was a small store off the lobby area which was nice for picking up incidentals, small grocery items and lattes. The staff was friendly and helpful when we asked for directions. There are some restaurants on site, but we didn’t eat at any of them, so really can’t comment on those.
And what are those other kid and adult things to do, besides the waterparks?
You can experience the true beauty and uniqueness of the Dells when you embark on one of the amphibious “Ducks,” that travel on land or water. There are Upper Dell and Lower Dell tours, the Upper being the most popular and more interesting. You can also visit the summer home of the Ringling Bros. Circus, where they actually stage small circus shows with live animals, clowns, etc. The Circus World museum is fascinating, and home to many rare circus wagons. A short drive to Baraboo will bring you to the International Crane Foundation, where you can see the 15 different fascinating species of cranes from all over the world.
Downtown Dells has many souvenir stores that are kind of kitschy, but there is a wonderful covered, outdoor outlet mall that has all your major outlet stores. There is an excellent cheese store (this IS Wisconsin!) very close to the resort with free tasting and very reasonable prices. (Where else can you buy blueberry cheddar???) And has anyone ever heard of Tommy Bartlett? A Dells visit isn’t complete without attending one of his amazing water ski shows or the Exploratory, with over 150 interactive science and technology displays. There is also a very nice casino, the Ho-Chunk, for the adults in your party.
And about an hour away is the town of Spring Green, home to Taliesen, Frank Lloyd Wright’s summer home and school. And very close to that is The House on the Rock, which can’t even be explained in print—you have to see it!
So if you’ve never been to Wisconsin, or even if you have, don’t bypass Wisconsin Dells, because it truly is a vacation wonderland! And check out the Wyndham Glacier Canyon Resort, because it is, without a doubt, one of the best! By the way, if there aren’t enough waterparks for you at Glacier Canyon, there are about 25 other ones close by–that’s why the Wisconsin Dells earned the title, “Waterpark Capital of the World!”
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