The 3 Best Water Parks In North Carolina
It’s starting to heat up throughout North Carolina, which means that water parks are the coolest place to be. Luckily, The Crazy Tourist has compiled a list of the best waterparks in North Carolina. Grab your suit and towel and get ready. Here are the 3 best water parks in North Carolina.
1. Carowinds
Carowinds is the most popular theme park in North Carolina and its water park is not an exception from its greatness. Located in Charlotte, this theme park/water park combo is an amazing choice for a day of family fun. With multiple pools, slides, tide pools, and a lazy river to choose from, everyone in the family is sure to find something they’ll love. There are even multiple kiddie areas, like splash pads and play areas, for those who aren’t big enough for the pools yet.
2. White Lake Water Park
White Lake Water Park is located in Elizabethtown and is full of fun for the whole family. For the adults and teens, the park has the Double Turbo Twister Slide; a fifty-foot tall, two hundred and ten-foot long water slide that’s a great choice for thrill seekers. There’s also a hundred thousand-gallon wave pool, a two thousand-square-foot swimming pool, and a lazy river for those who don’t love the thrills. For younger kids, there’s a five thousand-square-foot wading pool with tons of fun activities including a dumping bucket, a wet deck, and slides.
3. Wet ‘n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park
Wet ‘n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park is another great water park choice for people of all ages. Located in Greensboro, this park is certain to bring joy to the entire family. The park has multiple slides perfect for thrill seekers. Including the Daredevil Drop, a seventy-six foot drop that gives the terrifying feeling of freefalling. The park also has wave pools, kiddie areas, and a lazy river.
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Tips to Maximize Your Vacation
1. Save Money
One great way to maximize your vacation is simply to save money. You’ll feel so much better on vacation knowing that you’re saving cash by doing things the right way. One major way to save money is to travel during an off season. Every vacation destination has its own peak time. So, look at the cheapest time to visit your destination, and go then. Find more tips on saving money on vacation, too.
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2. Don't Plan Every Minute of Your Vacation
Sure, you want to do some planning so that you don’t miss the big tourist stops in your destination. But, don’t book every blasted minute. Maximize your vacay by saving some time to be spontaneous. Take a day to just figure out what to do when you’re there. Maybe some locals will recommend a secret spot for you to visit during your “day off.”
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3. Do Plan Ahead, Though
While you don’t want to overbook your trip so that you’re always running from spot to spot, you do want to plan a bit. It’s not a good idea to do zero planning and just feel things out when you get there. Plan some big activities ahead of time so that you aren’t scrambling last-minute.
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4. Plan Regular Mini-Vacations
If you only have one big vacation every year, you might feel under a lot of pressure to make it the most amazing experience ever. So, take away that stress. Plan mini-vacations throughout the year, so you aren’t under as much pressure to make your big trip the best thing that’s ever happened to you and your family. For example, in the fall, if you live in an area with beautiful colors, make an annual fall color tour trip and just drive around the state.
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5. Stay an Extra Day
If time and money allows, adding just one day to your vacation can open up a world of possibilities. Many people plan too short a trip, not realizing just how much they’ll want to do in their destination. So, add an extra day. You’ll be glad you did at the end of your stay.
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6. Take Time to Sleep
Sure, you’re on vacation. You want to soak up every minute of your trip. But, if you’re up late every night partying in the clubs and then up early to enjoy the sunrise, pretty soon, you’ll be too tired to enjoy your vacation. So, take time to get some sleep and feel rested.
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7. Let the Small Stuff Go
They say, “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” That’s certainly true on vacation. Nothing is going to go totally as planned. So, expect the unexpected, and roll with it.
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8. Plan Some Recoup Time
When you get back from your vacation, don’t plan to start work the very next day. Take an extra day or two off after your vacation to recuperate, so that you hit the ground running when you’re back at work. The extra time at home will also give you a chance to savor your vacation.
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9. Pick an Experience
People often find experiencing more rewarding that physical things. So, make sure to plan an experience with your trip. Maybe there’s a huge concert you want to see on vacation. Perhaps it’s a sporting event. Whatever it is, plan an awesome experience.
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10. Learn for Next Time
Finally, when you’re home from your trip, decompress and look back on your vacation. What went wrong? What went right? Take notes and learn from your vacation, so you’ll know what to do better next time.
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