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Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark on South Padre Island
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Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark

Texas' most innovative waterpark is nestled between the dunes and wetlands on South Padre Island. Splash into more than a dozen water attractions, including slides, tube chutes, uphill water coasters, the Sand Castle water fun house and the Boogie Bahn surfing ride. The award-winning Rio Aventura links the tube-chutes and water-coasters with the park's beaches, so guests float between rides on water. Kids can enjoy Sand Castle Cove, a five-story water fun house. There's also a year-round, full-service restaurant plus a sports bar. Family amenities include free parking and free use of inner tubes. Guests are welcome to bring in their own picnic basket and cooler into the park — no alcohol or glass containers, please. Call or check Web site for schedules. Admission fee. 956/772-SURF. www.schlitterbahn.com.

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South Padre Island, Texas
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