Aqua Mountain Resort vs Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
A side-by-side look at two water parks — rides, prices, amenities, and which one fits your trip.
Which Park Is Right for You?
Quick verdicts based on what each park offers.
Amenities Compared
What each park offers, side by side.
| Feature | Aqua Mountain Resort | Six Flags Hurricane Harbor |
|---|---|---|
| Parking |
Only at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
- wave pool
- lazy river
- water slides
- kids area
- cabana rentals
- food court
- lockers
- changing rooms
- gift shop
- Parking
- tube rentals
- swimming pool
- picnic areas
- birthday party packages
- group rates
- season passes
About Each Park
Aqua Mountain Resort
Maryland
Aqua Mountain Resort was one of those ambitious indoor water park projects that never quite made it off the drawing board. Originally planned as a 78,000 square foot indoor water paradise in Maryland, this facility was supposed to open in 2013 but ultimately never materialized. The concept looked promising on paper - a year-round indoor water destination that would have given Maryland families a home-grown alternative to the Kalahari and Great Wolf Lodge resorts they typically drive to in other states. The plans called for the usual indoor water park lineup: a multi-story play structure with tipping buckets and slides, a lazy river for floating, body slides and tube slides of varying intensities, plus a wave pool for that beach-like experience regardless of the weather outside. Indoor water parks like this are perfect for families with kids who want guaranteed fun no matter if it's snowing or 100 degrees outside. The target seemed to be families with children ages 3-14, though most indoor parks throw in a few bigger slides for the teenagers and adults. What would have made Aqua Mountain interesting is Maryland's lack of major indoor water attractions - this could have been a real destination for the Baltimore and Washington DC metro areas. Indoor parks work best when you arrive right when they open to avoid crowds, especially during winter months and school breaks when everyone has the same idea. Most successful indoor water parks are attached to hotels so families can make it a weekend getaway,…
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Maryland
Hurricane Harbor at Six Flags America gives you serious bang for your buck since your theme park ticket includes both the coasters and the water park. Located in Largo, Maryland (technically Mitchellville area), this combo deal makes it one of the better values in the DC metro area. The water park itself covers about 8 acres with a solid mix of slides and family attractions. The Tornado is their signature funnel slide that'll have you screaming as your raft gets tossed around like a washing machine. Bahama Blaster offers four different slide experiences, so you can work your way up from mild to wild. The Crocodile Cal's Outback Beach area keeps younger kids busy with smaller slides and water features they can actually handle. The lazy river here is decent length and actually relaxing, unlike some parks where it's just a crowded circle. Paradise Lagoon wave pool creates good-sized waves every few minutes. You'll want to stake out your spot early since this place fills up fast on summer weekends. The combo ticket means you're dealing with theme park crowds, so arrive right when they open if you want to hit the big slides without waiting. Bring your own towels and water shoes since the concrete gets blazing hot. The food is typical theme park fare and prices, so consider packing a cooler for your car. Cabanas are available but book ahead during peak season. This park works best for families with kids old enough to handle some bigger slides,…
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