Big Thrills + Big Stars
As the Western Hemisphere’s largest indoor theme park, Nickelodeon Universe is sure to provide a day of boundless excitement. With taller, steeper, longer thrill rides plus more tame attractions for the little ones, it’s one of the best things to do at American Dream. Don’t miss out on the chance to meet your kids’ favorite Nickelodeon characters in person daily.
It’s always 81 degrees at Dreamworks Water Park – the perfect temperature to make a big splash on the world’s largest selection of water rides. Need a break from all the aquatic action? You can rent a private Skybox Suite or Poolside Cabana for the family.
Or experience endless summer at Skudin Surf, an indoor wave pool offering everything you need to hang ten in open sessions designed for every skill level – beginner, intermediate, advanced and expert. Want the waves all to yourself? Schedule a private session for you and your friends.
Active Adventures
Looking for some big winter fun in any season, no matter what the weather forecast? Be sure to hit Big Snow, North America’s first indoor, real-snow, year-round ski and snow resort. You don’t even need to haul in a load of gear. With a Snow Day Package, you get ski or snowboard equipment rentals, outerwear (pants and jacket), a helmet, a two-hour Slope Access Ticket and complimentary entry to a skills area with dedicated instructors.
Prefer ice to snow? Strap on some skates and glide around The Rink, an indoor NHL regulation-size rink available for open sessions as well as figure skating and hockey tournaments, plus private events. The Rink even played host to the 2024 USA Curling Championships!
Take your American Dream experience to new heights at Legends of the Hidden Temple Ropes Course Challenge, the planet’s tallest high ropes course at 96 feet. Clip in and see if you can get to the tippy-top of its nine record-breaking levels.
Playful Pursuits
The whole family can ride the Dream Wheel or try for a hole-in-one at Angry Birds MiniGolf or Blacklight Mini Golf. Young imaginations can find vivid inspiration at the Legoland Discovery Center. Little ones can climb aboard Geoffrey’s Express train. And kids of all ages can make some new fishy friends at the SEA LIFE Aquarium.
Plus, American Dream is now home to the first-of-its-kind Sesame Street Educational Play Center in the US, Sesame Street Learn & Play! Kids can join Elmo, Big Bird, Abby Cadabby and all their furry friends in hands-on immersive experiences filled with playful learning and loads of laughter.
There are also tons of things for teens to do. They can lose themselves in a neon-lit Mirror Maze. Take the best snaps for social media in the TiLT Museum. Puzzle their way out of The Escape Game. Feel all the feels at the iMuseum. Claim victory in Blast 7D, a combination virtual reality-roller coaster-role playing game experience. And ponder the impossible at the Paradox Museum.
One-of-a-Kind Dining
Foodies can go on a culinary journey at 66 (and counting!) eclectic eateries. Get a taste of global cuisine at Little Sheep Hot Pot, Carpaccio, German Doner Kebab, Szechuan Opera Restaurant, Jarana, Vanessa’s Dumpling House and more. Enjoy a relaxing sit-down meal at Marcus Live! Bar & Grille, Around the Clock, Yard House and other inviting full-service restaurants. And satisfy your sweet tooth at Bang Cookies, Deep Fried Love, Lady M New York, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream and many other bakeries, cakeries, creameries and coffee shops.
Luxe Experiences
The Avenue at American Dream is your home for discovering envy-inducing designer brands in envy-inducing and sumptuous settings. Think: Alexander Wang, Balenciaga, Dolce&Gabbana, Gucci, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent, Tiffany & Co. and more. Care to get pampered with the celebrity treatment? You can arrange for a personalized VIP experience that goes far beyond browsing these luxury stores.
Stay the Night
If you’re thinking, “There’s no way I can fit all of these American Dream activities into a single day,” you’re correct. But that’s not a problem because preferred hotels near American Dream offer special rates just for guests. You can discover all the details on American Dream’s official website.
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