Waterworld in Denver, CO

Water World promotes itself as America's Biggest and America's Best. But you should try it out for yourself to see if what they promise is really true.

Water World is located in Colorado, 15 minutes from downtown Denver. It takes of 64 landscaped acres that are very picnic friendly, and has been featured on the Travel Channel as one of the United States' best water parks. Water World has been running for more than a quarter of a century.

There are numerous unique attractions at Water World. Some of the more popular ones include Wally World for the tots, many exciting thrill rides, the Voyage to the Center of the Earth, and many unique family tube rides. Water World boasts that it has more family tube rides than any other water park in the States.

The water park typically runs from the last weekend in May right through Labor Day long weekend. It is also open occasionally on some days during the school year. Parking is free. If you choose not to bring your own picnic lunch, there are numerous food and beverage vendors with a

Children under the age of three are free. Children general admission is $24.95. Adult and older children general rates are each $29.95. To get the child admission, the child needs to be under 47 inches tall. Anyone 48 inches and taller pays the full rate.

Water World offers significant discounts for sunset rides. Sunset rides are reduced rates paid after 2 pm. Seniors pay only $5 with proof of age.