Whale’s Tale in Lincoln, New Hampshire, Among Top 10 Best Water Parks in the United States

Count New England lucky because it has one of the country's best water parks.

TripAdvisor recently revealed its Best of the Best Things to Do Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2024, which included naming Whale's Tale Waterpark as one of the best water parks.

Since there are a little over 1,000 water parks in the U.S., according to Statista, landing in the top 10 at exactly No. 10 for 2024 is a pretty big deal.

That's not to mention that Whale's Tale got a TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award in 2023 and has also been recognized other previous years.

According to its website, the Lincoln, New Hampshire, attraction has been around for over 30 years as a fun destination for families and thrill-seekers alike.

The park offers a variety of attractions that cater to all ages, from adrenaline-pumping water slides and wave pools to relaxing lazy rivers and kid-friendly splash areas.

One of the park’s standout features is the “Eye of the Storm,” a thrilling ride that spins visitors through a swirling vortex, providing an unforgettable experience.

Or what about "Poseidon’s Voyage"? It's a steep drop that will really get your heart racing.

There's even an interactive water playground the kids will enjoy.

Here are just a few of the TripAdvisor reviews for Whale's Tale:

"As always, our family outing to Whales Tale was a superb time for all! From the kids to the grandparents, everyone left smiling."

"A great range of activities for our family! Smaller pools and splash pads for the little guy and bigger adventures for our tween who loved the wave pool. There are also bigger slides that we didn’t get to. We reserved a cabana and loved having the space as a home base to relax also. Overall I was impressed and we had a great trip."

"This place is always clean, well-maintained, and staffed by polite people. The rides are great. It is the best water park I've ever been to"

Whale’s Tale Waterpark’s inclusion in the best water parks list highlights its popularity, top attractions, great staff, and family-friendly atmosphere that's worth checking out. Whether you’re a local or visiting New Hampshire, Whale’s Tale should be on your list.

It is after all one of the best of the best.

Have you been to Whale's Tale?