Atlantis (Wisconsin Dells)
Encyclopedia
The Atlantis Hotel and Waterpark is a resort hotel with an indoor waterpark located in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
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theme. The lobbies have artificial waterfalls and Greek columns. Most of the water slides in their water parks are named after Greek mythology
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, the Lost continent in Greek mythology. It has no relation to the similarly named resort, Atlantis Paradise Island
, in the Bahamas.
, is also home to the Atlantis Resort, which has 2 small indoor waterparks (25,000 square feet). Water park admission is included upon staying at the resort. Along with the two indoor waterparks, aimed at different age groups, there is also an outdoor waterpark.
. This is where individuals or corporations can hold meetings, parties, and banquet
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Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Dells is a city in south-central Wisconsin, with a population of 2,418 as of the 2000 census. It straddles four counties: Adams, Columbia, Juneau, and Sauk. The city takes its name from the dells of the Wisconsin River, a scenic, glacially formed gorge that features striking sandstone...
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Overview
The hotel and waterparks have a distinct GreekAncient Greece
Ancient Greece is a civilization belonging to a period of Greek history that lasted from the Archaic period of the 8th to 6th centuries BC to the end of antiquity. Immediately following this period was the beginning of the Early Middle Ages and the Byzantine era. Included in Ancient Greece is the...
theme. The lobbies have artificial waterfalls and Greek columns. Most of the water slides in their water parks are named after Greek mythology
Greek mythology
Greek mythology is the body of myths and legends belonging to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. They were a part of religion in ancient Greece...
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Name
The Atlantis Resort is named after AtlantisAtlantis
Atlantis is a legendary island first mentioned in Plato's dialogues Timaeus and Critias, written about 360 BC....
, the Lost continent in Greek mythology. It has no relation to the similarly named resort, Atlantis Paradise Island
Atlantis Paradise Island
The Atlantis Paradise Island is a resort and waterpark located on Paradise Island, The Bahamas. Officially opened in 1998, the resort was created by South African hotel magnate Sol Kerzner and Kerzner International Limited. Paradise Island first opened its Coral and Beach Towers as the Trump...
, in the Bahamas.
Wisconsin Dells Location
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, home of the largest outdoor waterpark, Noah's ArkNoah's Ark (water park)
Noah's Ark is America's largest water park, with 49 water slides and dozens of other various attractions. Located in the city of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin , Noah's Ark is a popular tourist attraction...
, is also home to the Atlantis Resort, which has 2 small indoor waterparks (25,000 square feet). Water park admission is included upon staying at the resort. Along with the two indoor waterparks, aimed at different age groups, there is also an outdoor waterpark.
Convention Centers
The Atlantis Hotel includes a convention centerConvention center
A convention center is a large building that is designed to hold a convention, where individuals and groups gather to promote and share common interests. Convention centers typically offer sufficient floor area to accommodate several thousand attendees...
. This is where individuals or corporations can hold meetings, parties, and banquet
Banquet
A banquet is a large meal or feast, complete with main courses and desserts. It usually serves a purpose such as a charitable gathering, a ceremony, or a celebration, and is often preceded or followed by speeches in honour of someone....
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