• Bordering a large portion of Lake Superior, Minnesota hosts a wide variety of outdoor watersports, from laidback options, like boating and fishing, to more extreme alternatives, like wakeboarding and windsurfing. However, there are also a surprising number of opportunities for indoor water activity in Minnesota. The many indoor waterpark hotels throughout the state provide lodging and year-round wet-and-wild fun.
  
  

Edgewater Resort & Waterpark

• Located in the city of Duluth, along the edge of Lake Superior, Edgewater Resort & Waterpark contains a 300-room hotel and 35,000 square-foot, island-themed indoor waterpark, all in one. The waterpark features a 400-foot lazy river, vortex pool, two kid play areas and two 4 1/2-story waterslides. In addition, the waterpark area houses a 2,000 square-foot arcade. The hotel at Edgewater offers three room styles with views of Lake Superior and one with park views. All rooms come with refrigerators, high-speed Internet access and cable TVs with HBO; all lake-view rooms have patios or balconies. In addition to the waterpark, the hotel features an exercise facility and playground. As of 2010, room rates start at $129 per night; waterpark admission is included with room.
  
  Edgewater Resort & Waterpark
  
  2400 London Rd.
  
  Duluth, MN 55812
  
  218-728-3601
  
  800-777-7925
  
  duluthwaterpark.com
  
  

Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center

• Built on 450 acres of land in Alexandria, Minnesota, Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center features three restaurants, an 18-hole golf course, 18-hole putting course, full-service spa, marina and 38,000 square-foot indoor waterpark, dubbed "The Big Splash." The waterpark houses three 4-story waterslides, a "lily pad waterwalk," lazy river, water-basketball court, kid play fort with water cannons and on-site arcade. The actual hotel portion of the resort features a wide variety of guestroom and suite options, though all of the rooms are quite large. Each room contains at least a refrigerator and microwave. Other in-room amenities, depending on room choice, include full kitchens, fireplaces, balconies, hot tubs, dining rooms and multiple bedrooms. Room rates start at around $100 per night; waterpark passes are not included with the room.
  
  Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center Minnesota
  
  2100 Arrowwood Lane NW
  
  Alexandria, MN 56308
  
  320-762-1124
  
  arrowwoodresort.com
  
  

Radisson Hotel Bloomington by Mall of America

• Featuring 403 guestrooms, three restaurants, a fitness center, full service spa and the largest indoor waterpark in the United States, the Radisson Hotel Bloomington by Mall of America sits right next door to the famous mall. The on-site Water Park of America features multiple 10-story waterslides, a wave pool, surf simulator, kid play area, 5,800 square foot arcade and the longest lazy river ride in the country, at more than a mile in length. The actual hotel features seven different types of guestrooms and suites; each comes equipped with cable TV, a microwave, refrigerator and in-room safe. Rates start at around $110 per night; most room deals include waterpark passes.
  
  Radisson Hotel Bloomington by Mall of America
  
  1700 East American Blvd.
  
  Bloomington, MN 55425
  
  952-854-8700
  
  800-395-7046
  
  radisson.com
  
  waterparkofamerica.com