1. Summer Waves Water Park: Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island is a state park destination known for its beautiful white sand beaches – with some of the best coastline in Georgia – alongside golfing opportunities and shopping spots. Visitors in the warmer months delight in the seasonal Summer Waves Water Park, whose water rides can get your adrenaline pumping amid the serenity of Jekyll Island. Major attractions at this modest outdoor water park include the Frantic Atlantic wave pool, a meandering lazy river and several waterslides of various thrill levels. Little kids can stay busy within the park’s Splash Zone, which has dump buckets and sprayers that guarantee everyone gets wet, or by racing friends down mini slides in Shark Tooth Cove. Plenty of 360-degree seating ensures you can keep an eye on youngsters at play.
2. Six Flags White Water: Marietta
Less than 20 miles outside Atlanta, Six Flags White Water is home to an array of aquatic attractions, including family raft rides, plunge rides, and tube slides with multiple twists and surprising drops. Parkgoers can also enjoy Skull Island, one of the world’s largest interactive water playgrounds. Other top offerings at this Six Flags location include a wave pool, a lazy river and a splash pad for smaller kids – not to mention shopping and dining options galore. Those of all ages can enjoy the fair food favorites offered at the park, including jumbo pretzels, waffle bowls, bratwurst, funnel cakes and hot dogs.
