While some South Florida residents love having the beach in their backyard, others might want a taste of the mountains every once in a while. Luckily, they’re getting their wish in time for the holiday season .
Florida’s first Great Wolf Lodge resort in Naples is set to open at the beginning of the fall, hosting a grand opening on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
Sitting near the Interstate 75 and Collier Boulevard interchange , the 20-acre resort includes 500 suites, multiple eateries and hosts several family-friendly attractions, including the 100,000-square-foot indoor water park.
Here are some fun facts about the waterpark and wilderness resort company before Florida residents book their stay:
Great Wolf Lodge was founded in Wisconsin
Great Wolf Lodge at first had a slightly different name when it came onto the scene.
Great Wolf Lodge originally began as a small indoor water park resort called Black Wolf Lodge, founded in 1997 by brothers Jack and Andrew “Turk” Waterman, the original owners of Noah’s Ark Water Park in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.