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Great Family Resorts: Great Wolf Lodge, Grand Mound

One of our top 10 hotels and resorts fit for the youngest grandchildren, Great Wolf Lodge features an indoor water park and a story hour — in PJs!

by Emilie Harting

Grand Mound, Washington
800-640-9653
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The Draw: 
Located close to Portland, Oregon; and Seattle, Great Wolf Lodge is one of 11 family resorts in the United States with indoor water parks (where you just walk in the water), with small squirts and sprays that fascinate babies and toddlers. Grand Mound offers zero-depth entry pools (like a beach). Family-theme restaurants cater to picky eaters and children with allergies. Kids in their PJs gather every night in the lobby for an animatronic Clock Tower show and story hour. 

Insider tip:
Always contact the hotel in advance to reserve baby gear and arrange for babysitters.

Tell us! What are your favorite baby- and toddler-friendly hotels and resorts? Respond in the Comments area below.

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about the author

Emilie Harting is a Philadelphia-based writer who has covered culture, ecotourism vacations, and various subjects for the Boston Globe, National Geographic Traveler, MSNBC, and forbestraveler.com, among other publications. Harting enjoys exploring the world with her 3-year-old grandson, and 6-month-old granddaughter.
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