{"id":25874,"date":"2018-01-16T14:01:54","date_gmt":"2018-01-16T19:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=25874"},"modified":"2018-04-25T17:02:18","modified_gmt":"2018-04-25T22:02:18","slug":"schlitterbahn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/schlitterbahn\/","title":{"rendered":"Make a Big Splash at Schlitterbahn \u2013 The Best Family Getaway!"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_25897\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25897\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/NB-July-09-2015-TV-Tubes-CMF14553.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25897\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/NB-July-09-2015-TV-Tubes-CMF14553.jpg\" alt=\"schlitterbahn\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/NB-July-09-2015-TV-Tubes-CMF14553.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/NB-July-09-2015-TV-Tubes-CMF14553-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/NB-July-09-2015-TV-Tubes-CMF14553-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/NB-July-09-2015-TV-Tubes-CMF14553-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25897\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Courtesy of Schlitterbahn<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s all about family \u2013 spending quality time with your loved ones in a wholesome environment that\u2019s clean, safe and fun. Next summer, head down south to Texas to experience the absolute best family vacation experience. For good reason.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25896\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25896\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/NB-display-test2-1024x683.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-25896\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/NB-display-test2-1024x683-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"schlitterbahn\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/NB-display-test2-1024x683-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/NB-display-test2-1024x683-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/NB-display-test2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/NB-display-test2-1024x683-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25896\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Courtesy of Schlitterbahn<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schlitterbahn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Schlitterbahn<\/a> has been voted the world\u2019s best water park for 19 years in a row. Take your choice of parks \u2013 the original Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels, Texas with other water parks in Galveston, South Padre Island, Corpus Christi and Kansas City, Kansas.<\/p>\n<p>What makes the park such a wonderful experience is everything from the comfortable lodging to the beautiful grounds and natural surroundings. The Henry family knows how to make memories and provides activities like outdoor movies at night, scavenger hunts, camp fires, roasting s\u2019mores and more that&#8217;ll make kids forget all about their iPads!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Where to Stay at Schlitterbahn<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There are accommodations for families of every size and budget, from tree haus luxury suites, traditional cabins, to lofts and condos. The best value is to purchase a lodging package, which includes entrance fees for the parks. Most of the lodging also includes a kitchen, so it\u2019s easy to feed your family without breaking the bank. And, staying at the park gives you access to early opening and after-hours play.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Chill Out in East and West Parks<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25893\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25893\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/master-blaster.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-25893\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/master-blaster-1024x914.png\" alt=\"schlitterbahn\" width=\"1024\" height=\"914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/master-blaster.png 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/master-blaster-600x536.png 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/master-blaster-300x268.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25893\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Courtesy of Schlitterbahn<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are two water parks, East and West, with shuttle buses to take you back and forth. The 51 rivers, rides, slides, and chutes will let you beat the heat and float the day away. The West Park is the original park with easy access to the Comal River that floats alongside. Here you\u2019ll find water rides that cater to younger children with eight tube chutes, seven kids\u2019 play areas, a wave pool, and swim up bars with heated pools. I floated on a carefree ride through the Congo River Expedition, which meanders slowly through the river. The 45-minute Raging River Tube Chute is the longest inner tube ride at Schlitterbahn that flows past the water park&#8217;s landmark Castle.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25895\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25895\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/NB_NWLTSD_07_12_17_MF29633-2-1024x683.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-25895\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/NB_NWLTSD_07_12_17_MF29633-2-1024x683-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"schlitterbahn\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/NB_NWLTSD_07_12_17_MF29633-2-1024x683-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/NB_NWLTSD_07_12_17_MF29633-2-1024x683-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/NB_NWLTSD_07_12_17_MF29633-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/NB_NWLTSD_07_12_17_MF29633-2-1024x683-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25895\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Courtesy of Schlitterbahn<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>East Park is the newer park where technology takes over. You may be expecting a lazy river, but even those rides have plenty of excitement built in. Can you stay on the challenging BoogieBahn, the world\u2019s first surfing ride? It\u2019s not as difficult as it looks as you lie down on a surfboard and try to stay afloat. Actually, it\u2019s thrilling!<\/p>\n<p>There are three towering water slides that intersect with each other \u2013 the Black Knight, Wolfpack Raft Slide and Master Blaster \u2013 making it quite a visual spectacle. The Dragon\u2019s Revenge is like a roller coaster through the water, but much easier to handle. The most excitement I had was on the AquaVeyer that gets loaded upwards via the Transportainment river system and then dumps you into the beginning of The Falls\u2026 like white-water rafting in your own inner tube. Kids can play at the Blastenhoff Beach leading to the Torrent River or Kinderhaven water slides. It\u2019s all in a day\u2019s fun!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>You Won\u2019t Go Hungry<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/DSC01440.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-25888\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/DSC01440-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"schlitterbahn\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/DSC01440-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/DSC01440-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/DSC01440-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/DSC01440-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/DSC01440-1300x975.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/DSC01440.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Schlitterbahn allows visitors to bring in their own picnic baskets and both parks have plenty of picnic tables. But if you choose to eat in the park, you\u2019ll love the fare. Signature menu items include 1\/2 lb. foot-long chili cheese dog, Bahn Burger, a double bacon cheeseburger topped with tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, and onions, as well as chicken strips, grilled chicken sandwiches, pizza and more.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Grab a Season\u2019s Pass<\/h3>\n<p>The best value is a season ticket, which is available for each park as well as the Platinum Pass, good at all parks. The season traditionally runs from April to mid-September.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Tips for Maximum Fun<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/IMG_0631.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-25892\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/IMG_0631-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"schlitterbahn\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/IMG_0631-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/IMG_0631-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/IMG_0631-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/IMG_0631-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/IMG_0631-1300x975.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/IMG_0631.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>To avoid the lines, get a Blast Pass, a waterproof watch that gives you a specific time to return to your ride without standing in line. Take advantage of the various special offers for all-day refills on soda, ice cream, meals and more. Make your plans to visit a Schlitterbahn water park next season and enjoy a fun-filled family vacation your kids will want to return to year after year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Call (855) 246-0273, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.schlitterbahn.com\" target=\"_blank\">Schlitterbahn<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s all about family \u2013 spending quality time with your loved ones in a wholesome environment that\u2019s clean, safe and fun. Next summer, head down south to Texas&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":25898,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1594],"tags":[203,3831,639,4739,3574,370,3575,3830,2155],"class_list":["post-25874","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-category-family","tag-family-friendly","tag-family-vacation","tag-kid-friendly","tag-mira-temkin","tag-schlitterbahn","tag-summer","tag-texas","tag-water-park","tag-waterpark"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.4 (Yoast SEO v26.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Make a Big Splash at Schlitterbahn \u2013 The Best Family Getaway! | UrbanMatter<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Trust us, this is the trip your kids will be talking about for years to come.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/schlitterbahn\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Make a Big Splash at Schlitterbahn \u2013 The Best Family Getaway!\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Trust us, this is the trip your kids will be talking about for years to come.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/schlitterbahn\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"UrbanMatter\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/Pluggchicago\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2018-01-16T19:01:54+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2018-04-25T22:02:18+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/NB-master-blaster-grip-1024x683.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1024\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"683\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Mira Temkin\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@UMatterChicago\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@UMatterChicago\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Mira Temkin\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/schlitterbahn\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/schlitterbahn\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Mira Temkin\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/#\/schema\/person\/adc708c890905b656fbdc3eb5be4ef85\"},\"headline\":\"Make a Big Splash at Schlitterbahn \u2013 The Best Family Getaway!\",\"datePublished\":\"2018-01-16T19:01:54+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2018-04-25T22:02:18+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/schlitterbahn\/\"},\"wordCount\":752,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/schlitterbahn\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/NB-master-blaster-grip-1024x683.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"family friendly\",\"family vacation\",\"kid friendly\",\"Mira Temkin\",\"Schlitterbahn\",\"summer\",\"Texas\",\"water park\",\"waterpark\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Family\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/schlitterbahn\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/schlitterbahn\/\",\"name\":\"Make a Big Splash at Schlitterbahn \u2013 The Best Family Getaway! 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