Magic Waters - (815) 332-3260

This is a great place to go on a hot summer day! Admission prices vary and extra money to rent a tube for the day (but well worth it). The lazy river is awesome and if you rent your own tube, you won't have to get out to pass the tube to the next person! The wave pool is great and the waterslides are neat! My favorite is the lazy river though; which has 2 pathways--one to get soaked in and the other to really relax in.

This large water theme park offers several water-based rides. It is one of the largest water parks in the immediate area. There are plenty of chairs to bask in the sun and plenty of shaded areas to help you cool off if you are not going in the water. The park also offers consessions. Admission prices vary. Save money by buying a season pass. PROS: discounts available CONS: very busy on summer weekends

Magic Waters brings Six Flags and Noah's Ark in the Dells to Rockford. The ticket prices are not as steep and you don't need to travel very far at all. The Splash Blaster is the big attraction that is like a roller coaster raft ride.