America’s largest indoor water park features a swim-up bar and more than a dozen slides

HAVE YOU EVER felt like going swimming, but the weather was against you?

Visit Kalahari Resorts in Texas, the largest indoor water park in the country, where you never have to worry about weather forecasts.

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The 20,000-square-meter theme park has more than 40 attractions, including more than a dozen slides.

The FlowRider, a 1.5-meter high wave simulator, gives guests the opportunity to test their surfing skills.

This family-friendly destination offers dozens of “calm” attractions, including a lazy river, a zero-depth wave pool, a basketball court and swim-up bars.

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

At the Zanzibar Pool and Swim-Up Bar, guests can relax on the sun terraces and of course enjoy a well-earned drink.

The Thirsty Turtle, the park’s newest swim-up bar, features a 1,000-square-foot pool for splashing and sipping.

The resort also offers a range of recreational activities, including bowling, escape rooms, mini golf and an arcade with prizes to be won.

Thrill seekers can look forward to rides such as the Barrelling Baboon, which sees passengers glide through enormous tunnels at ever-changing speeds.

The Screaming Hyena is the ultimate test, where participants have to jump into the water from 18 meters above the water park floor.

The park also has plans for those looking to take a break from all the excitement: there’s a new sensory, relaxing space.

The space, built in partnership with Dell Children’s Medical Center, provides a safe haven for guests looking to escape the hustle and bustle.

Those in need of a longer trip to the land of peace and quiet can book a spa day at the resort’s salon and wellness centre.

The spa’s Hydro Escape area features an indoor jacuzzi, herbal aroma steam room, sauna and outdoor lounge and pool.

Services include massages, skin care 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 a day of shopping, such as at the Amatuli and Marrakesh markets, where guests can buy swimsuits and clothes.

Guests can plan 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 open from 12:00 on the day of check-in until check-out on the closing day.

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Visitors can also rent a more luxurious cabana or bungalow, which comes equipped with a mini-fridge, flat-screen TV, lounge chairs and tables, and food and drink delivery.

Guests can visit the water park after 5pm and receive a discount on the entrance fee.

Tickets start at $44.99 and can be purchased here.