{"id":14186,"date":"2022-03-28T14:59:57","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T20:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/?p=14186"},"modified":"2025-11-19T17:38:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T23:38:55","slug":"birthday-getaways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/birthday-getaways\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Fun Birthday Getaway Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Picture this: the perfect<\/em> birthday getaway for your family! It starts with a whole lot of adventure and fun, good food all around, and maximum relaxation in a comfy hotel room at the end of the day to recharge you for even more excitement ahead. You\u2019ll find all of this and more at the ultimate birthday destination, Great Wolf Lodge<\/a> indoor water park resort! Let\u2019s start with picking the perfect<\/em> location. Do you want to fly or drive to one of the 19 locations across the U.S. and Canada? Find a location near you<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you\u2019ve picked the perfect<\/em> destination, it\u2019s time to get those birthday vacation ideas flowing. Here are 4 great ways to celebrate your special day during your birthday getaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#1 Plan a Kids’ Birthday Celebration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Whether you\u2019re at Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim or at a lodge across the country, you can plan a family-friendly kids birthday party for your pack at any lodge! Is this birthday getaway just for the family or is it a big affair with a dozen pack members? Either way, there is a birthday package for your special getaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll be able to customize different activities to play, such as face painting and arcade games, or add other party add-ons, including water park passes! Of course, there will be LOTS of cake, a decorated party room and pizza and drinks for all. Start creating special birthday memories at the lodge today<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2 Spend Your Birthday Getaway at Our Indoor Water Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The party continues at our indoor water park! At the lodge in Atlanta<\/a>, older kids can experience a thrilling drop on the high-speed Wolf Tail<\/a> ride where the floor will drop from under you, and you\u2019ll be hurled in a 20-foot drop followed by a 360 degree loop! Let the birthday excitement continue!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Younger members of your pack can enjoy Fort Mackenzie<\/a>, a treehouse water playground full of slides, toys and a gigantic bucket of water that dumps 500 gallons of water! This is a howlin\u2019 treat for the little ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3 Enjoy all the Family-Friendly Attractions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Now that you\u2019ve had your cake and your indoor water park adventures, the fun is NOT over yet! The pack can enjoy over a dozen attractions and events for all ages. Does your pup love to rock climb? Discover your next indoor rock-climbing wall at Great Wolf Lodge in Chicago.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does your little one love a good story to help put them to bed? Join the lodge for Story Time featuring the Great Wolf Kid characters. And if they are feeling a little energetic, there\u2019s a groovin\u2019 dance party for all ages!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4 Shop, Shop, Shop!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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No birthday is complete without a special birthday gift! You\u2019ll find this and much more at our retail shop, Buckhorn Exchange Gift Shop<\/a> where the kiddos and parents can indulge in some much needed retail therapy.  At the lodge in Pocono Mountains<\/a>, you can keep the party going at Buckhorn Emporium<\/a> where you can find small birthday souvenirs and bigger items such as lodge-themed clothing to always remind you of your birthday getaway! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more birthday fun, visit the Great Wolf Candy Company<\/a> where kids can mix and match an assortment of candy that they can take home as party favors!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From indoor water park rides to pizza parties, activities, events, attractions and more, we hope you have the perfect birthday getaway at the lodge! And if you\u2019re celebrating a Spring birthday you\u2019ll get to visit the lodge during Spring Breakout which is now until May 1st<\/sup>! Featured spring activities include spring games, springs arts and crafts, a special sunshine celebration dance party and much more. Visit the lodge today for a birthday getaway near you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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