A future convention you attend in Virginia may very well be located at a water park resort.
Kalahari Resorts and Conventions recently broke ground on a $900 million water park resort in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. A 2026 opening date is anticipated.
The plans call for a 175,000-square-foot indoor water park, plus 10 acres of seasonal outdoor pools. But the venue will also have 150,000 square feet of meeting and event space and 907 guest rooms and suites. Admission to the water park will be included for all registered overnight guests.
Take a peek at renderings of the planned resort in the gallery below.
Other features of the resort will include a 90,000-square-foot Tom Foolerys Adventure Park and 12 on-site food and beverage outlets, including buffet and quick-serve options and four signature dining experiences.
The 135-acre Spotsylvania County location is in Thornburg, just off the Mudd Tavern Road exit of Interstate 95. It’s about 60 miles from downtown D.C. and 13 miles…
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