Great Wolf Lodge New England

Fitchburg, MA

Nestled in the quaint town of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Great Wolf Lodge is the perfect destination for a family-friendly adventure and or some well-needed relaxation. This enchanting resort promises a magical escape from the everyday hustle and bustle. From its fun indoor water park to its charming accommodations and diverse amenities, it is a great place to make some memories. We first visited in 2017, when our daughters were ages 9 & 11. This time my 15-year-old and I were lucky to spend the night as part of a press trip in central Massachusetts. It’s great to see she had just as much fun as a teenager as she did a kid.

Come See Our Room

We stayed in a:

 Deluxe Queen Suite

Our spacious room had two queen-size beds and a twin-size sofa sleeper.

The room included a microwave, mini fridge, and coffee maker.  The room had a rustic décor with wide wooden headboards and iron pieces of art.

It was fun to find all the hidden details.

The room had a full bath with a large vanity, which is great when you have two people trying to get ready at the same time.

If my kids were younger, I would splurge and get a theme suite which has a cabin inside your room so the kids have their own space.

Thank you so much for the delicious welcome gift.

If you have young kids, the waterpark will be where you spend most of your time. Let me give you a tour of some of their rides.  Although we didn’t have time to use the park during this visit, I’ll tell you about all the rides we loved the first time we visited.

Fort Mackanzie

Kids have great imaginations and they will love splashing around this water fort tree house pretending to be world explorers.  Kids can activate splash features, squirt unsuspecting people and then race down the body slides. Make sure you listen for the bell; when it rings, the gigantic bucket on top is ready to tip!

Alberta Falls

This fun ride allows you to ride solo or with another person as you rush through swiftly banking turns and steep pitches. The Alberta Falls water slide takes you outside the building and back in again before your final drop into the plunge pool.  It was so much fun!

Howlin’ Tornado

A word of warning about this exhilarating ride…it is TERRIFYING!!  I had no clue what I was in for. You soar through pitch black tunnels and drop…and I mean DROP into a funnel.  Yep…a six-story funnel where you climb walls so steep, I was sure we would flip over!  Scary…but that’s what makes it so fun!

North Hot Springs

As soon as you step into the warm North Hot Spring your muscles immediately relax.   But the best part is the hot tub leads you to an outdoor section where the cold air shocks you as you step out. It is especially fun when it’s snowing.

Crooked Creek

Feel like vegging out?  Then go no further than this lazy river. The river was much shallower than some we’ve been on, which is great for young kids.

There are so many free activities to do around the hotel such as:

Yoga Tails:  Enjoy a fun yoga class that is designed to stimulate energy, imagination, and self-expression.

Make Something New: Kids can discover their inner artist with arts & crafts projects that allow their creativity to shine and provide a unique souvenir for their visit to Great Wolf Lodge.

Balloon characters: Yes…even teenagers love this. My daughter got a sword…lol.

Free Wolf Ears: Head over to Buckhorn Exchange and ask them for a free pair of wolf ears. You’ll see tons of people wearing them around the hotel.

Hustle & Howl Dance Party: Play games, let loose at a dance party and listen to a bedtime story.

Story Time

Watch the Forest Friends Show and then listen to a bedtime story.  I walked by this event and the kids looked like they were having so much fun.

What I loved most about Great Wolf Lodge over other indoor water parks was the variety of activities available when you are tired of playing in water.  These activities all have an additional cost so plan ahead before you go.

Rustic Ridge Climbing Wall

Great Wolf Lodge has several climbing walls in their Rustic Ridge Climbing Adventure.  Your competitive kids will especially like the one that times you.  When you get to the top you press a button that stops the clock.  Staff makes kids feel safe by assuring them they will be caught by the harness if they fall.

MagiQuest

 The experience allows you to immerse yourself in Vellara, a realm of enchantment, as you befriend the Treetop Pixies, battle Charlock, the evil dragon and fight to defeat the Goblin King.  Lots of kids seemed to be having fun with it. Master Magi Ceremony: Once you have completed every quest and saved the Land of Velara, you become a Master Magi to be knighted and inducted into the Order of the Magi. Ceremonies are held daily.

Howlers Peak Ropes Course

If you like ropes courses, you’ll love balancing on ropes, crossing bridges and climbing through obstacles: all from the safety of a climbing harness! After a brief safety instruction, you are on your way up. Unlike some courses where you need to unhook at each platform, on this course you stay connected the entire time so kids can complete the course unassisted.

As if that’s not enough there is also:

Northern Lights Arcade: Lights, action, and energy fill the arcade with excitement.  Have fun playing against each other or going solo. Make sure you turn in your points at the end for some fun prizes.

Howl at the Moon Mini Golf: 9 holes of interactive play with plenty of sand traps and tricky shots. We had so much fun playing…even though I lost.

Oliver’s Mining Co: Feel the rush as you pan and sift your way to finding beautiful gemstones waiting to be discovered — what’s hiding in your pay dirt? Take your collection home in a keepsake gem bag, complete with gemstone identification card and personalized labels.

Build-A-Bear Workshop: Choose a friend for life, and take your pick of outfits, colorful costumes, and accessories, then watch in awe as your plush toy gets filled. Your child can pick up clothing to match!

Looking for something to eat?

Wachusett Brew Barn

Take a break from the water park and visit the Wachusett Brew Barn located in the Howlin Timbers Play Park. Wachusett Brewing Company, founded in 1994 by three Massachusetts college buddies, offers a diverse and award-winning variety of ales and lagers. Come watch a game, and enjoy local craft brews and farm-to-table shareables.

Buckets

You don’t have to leave the water park to find a full menu of mouth-watering premium burgers, hearty sandwiches, and fresh salads and vegetables. And who can resist their signature Tipping Bucket? It’s a family-sized treat layered with ice cream, brownies, cookies, candy, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream.

Lodge Wood Fired Grill

Lodge Wood Fired Grill offers premium wood-fired steaks, freshly caught seafood, and lodge smoked ribs. Start your meal with unique family shareables, crisp market salads, and vegetables. Delight your children with kid-friendly favorites like mac and cheese, wings with dips, and mouth-watering burgers. Top it all off with a delectable selection of fun desserts and Tiki-inspired cocktails.

Hungry As a Wolf

The restaurant features Brooklyn style, hand-stretched pizza, savory Italian and meatball Parmesan sandwiches, garlic cheese bread and freshly made salads.  You can do call-ahead ordering and take it back to your room to eat while you relax.  Every floor has a spot to place empty pizza boxes and it looked like many families opt to do pizza.

Bear Paw Sweets & Eats

Take a break in your day for a treat or end it with something sweet. Choose from a menu of fresh-baked pastries and cupcakes, luscious ice cream, and dreamily delectable lodge-crafted fudge. Or indulge in nutritious and delicious hand-dipped caramel apples, chocolate strawberries and fresh fruits.

Lodge Bar

Lodge Bar offers craft cocktails, beers, and a selection of wines in a relaxing rustic setting.

Dunkin’

Hot or iced and ready to go, your morning caffeine fix or afternoon pick-me-up is located adjacent to the Grand Lobby. In addition to sandwiches, bagels, classic donuts, and Munchkins donut holes, you’ll find a host of healthy alternatives. I love that you can order ahead of time so you don’t waste time in line.

Buckhorn Exchange Gift Shop

Take memories of your Great Wolf Lodge adventure with you, wherever you go! Buckhorn Exchange offers a variety of lodge-themed clothing and accessories, jewelry, totes, books, kitchenware, frames, and toys — you’re sure to find that perfect souvenir or gift to remember your indoor water park resort vacation. Make sure you get your free wolf ears here when you get to the hotel.

Great Wolf Candy Company

Choose from a wide assortment of candies and chocolates, or create a personal candy mix of your favorites from our bulk candy dispensers.

 

Tips for Planning a Trip to Great Wolf Lodge New England:

Parents are given electronic bracelets that serve as your room key as well as allow you to put any charges onto your room.

Bring sneakers if you would like to do activities such as the climbing wall and ropes course.

Bring flip-flops and a cover-up to wear from your room to the water park.

You can rent a cabana for your family in the water park.

Lockers are available to rent.

Life jackets are available.

Towels are available at the water park at no charge.

Check-in:  4:00 but you can come early and use the park any time after you check in.

Check-out: 11:00 but you can use the water park for the rest of the day!

Great Wolf Lodge

150 Great Wolf Drive, Fitchburg, MA 01420

Click here to get to their WEBSITE

 (866) 678-9653

 

Thank you to Great Wolf Lodge for having my daughter and I as your guests. It was a wonderful destination for a quick family getaway. As always, all opinions and experiences are 100% my own.