Waterpark park resorts in the Northeast are often limited by weather and their out-of-park experience, but not Great Wolf Lodge in Fitchburg Massachusetts.

New England is famous for its unpredictable weather which often means water parks are reserved for a brief window in the middle of summer, but Great Wolf Lodge in Fitchburg Massachusetts offers a year-round indoor water park and resort experience. Weather is no longer a factor for anyone looking for a bit of an escape in the heart of beautiful Massachusetts.

Surrounded by thick New England forests, Great Wolf Lodge offers the feeling of a wilderness adventure with all the luxury of a water park resort. Great Wolf Lodge also offers fun and engaging activities for children with their MagiQuest adventure and other family-friendly activities that will help you work up an appetite for their variety of family dining experiences.

A Convenient Wolf-Themed Escape Just An Hour From Boston

Located in Fitchburg in the center of Massachusetts just off Route 2, thirty minutes north of Worcester and just an hour west of Boston, Great Wolf Lodge is both convenient and scenically located. Great Wolf Lodge offers a mix of wet and dry activities for all ages.

The water park may be the main draw but is far from the only attraction. MagiQuest, Great Wolf Lodge’s live-action roleplay adventure game is unique and imaginative, turning the whole resort into a magical quest where you are the hero. Great Wolf Lodge also offers a variety of engaging events and attractions that will keep you entertained even after you’ve dried off.

The Water Park

Great Wolf Lodge has an almost entirely indoor water park with fourteen different sections offering varying degrees of thrill appropriate for toddler-aged children all the way to adults who may be looking for a little more excitement or just a bit of relaxation. There is Fort Mackenzie which offers families a chance to adventure through the watery fort full of all sorts of ways to get soaked. Then there is Crooked Creek, a lazy river tube ride that allows you to simply float along and unwind. For excitement seekers, there is Wolf Tail, Wolf Creek’s high-speed water slide that will be sure to up the excitement level.

  • Fort Mackenzie - (Thrill Level: Low) A watery play fort suitable for families, children, and toddlers.
  • Slap Tail Pond - (Thrill Level: Medium) A shallow wave pool suitable for families, children, and teens.
  • Cooked Creek - (Thrill Level: Low) A lazy river ride suitable for families, adults, teens, and children.
  • River Canyon Run - (Thrill Level: Medium) A raft water slide suitable for families and adults.
  • Whooping Hollow - (Thrill Level: Low) A small beginner waterslide suitable for children and toddlers.
  • Wolf Tail - (Thrill Level: High) A high-speed water slide suitable for families and teens.
  • And more…

MagiQuest

MagiQuest is a live-action roleplay that allows children to have their own adventure where they are the hero. They will be able to select their own wand and unique abilities as they adventure throughout Great Wolf Lodge on their magic quest through the imaginative land of Vellara. They will help the Guardians protect the Realm of Portals, befriend the Treetop Pixies, do battle with the evil dragon, Charlock, recover the stolen jewels taken by the Goblin King, and earn the title of Master Magi! This is a truly unique experience that will have any kid’s imagination running wild. They will even be able to keep their wand, taking it and their memories home with them!

  • Wand: $15.99-$22.99 + tax
  • Game: $14.99 + tax

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Events & Attractions At Great Wolf

Once you have dried off from the water park or finished your MagiQuest there will still be so much for you and your family to do at Great Wolf Lodge. For events, you will be able to enjoy a bit of yoga, perhaps take some photos with the Great Wolf Lodge characters, make some arts-and-crafts or perhaps enjoy one of the shows. For attractions, there’s the bowling alley, Oliver’s Mining Co. dig site, rope course, arcade, theater, and more!

Events

  • Yoga Tails
  • Character Appearances
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Wiley’s Howlin’ Bingo
  • The Northwoods Friends Show
  • The Forest Friends Show
  • Story Time
  • Dance Party

Attractions

  • Olive’s Mining Co.
  • Yoga Tails
  • Build-a-Bear
  • Rustic Ridge Rock Climbing
  • Ten Paw Alley
  • Howlers Peak Rope Course
  • Northern Lights Arcade
  • Howlin’ Timbers Play Park
  • Howly Wood XD Theater
  • Lazer Frenzy
  • Howl at the Moon Mini Golf

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Family Dining At Great Wolf Lodge

Food is never to be overlooked when it comes to picking a resort and Great Wolf Lodge has an excellent variety of dining options available. There is also a mix of family and children-friendly options while also having a few choices for adults. Of course, this is New England, so they also have a trusty Dunkin’ Donuts too.

  • Lodge Wood Fired Grill - Premium wood-fired steaks, freshly caught seafood, and lodge smoked ribs.
  • Wachusett Brew Barn - Catch a game, play games, and enjoy local craft brews.
  • Buckets Incredible Craveables - No need to leave the water park to grab a bite when these all-time favorites are so close.
  • Hungry as a Wolf - Great food for the whole pack. Large pizza, salad, and pasta dishes the whole family can share.
  • Bear Paw Sweets and Eats - Take a break in your day for a treat or end your day with something sweet.
  • Dunkin’ Donuts - Get your favorite cup of coffee or sweet treat all conveniently located at the lodge.

Plan Your Visit

Whether you are just visiting Great Wolf Lodge for a full-day, half-day, or a bit longer, there will be accommodation for you. They have beautiful suits as well as party rooms for birthdays. They also are constantly offering up deals and discount codes for all types of visitors.

  • Address - 150 Great Wolf Dr, Fitchburg, MA 01420, United States
  • Half-Day - 76$ for weekends, 28$ weekdays
    • Book 90-days in advance to save.
  • Full-day - 95$ for weekends, 35$ weekdays
    • Book 90-days in advance to save.
  • Lodging - 252$-635$/night with waterpark included.

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