The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark
The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark is a large hotel complex in Thompson featuring an integrated waterpark with approximately 324 rooms and around 11 water attractions beneath a transparent roof. The park includes various water slides, a lazy river and multiple pools, complemented by arcades, restaurants and a spa facility on site.
The resort was built as a major modern project to revive the Catskills region as a vacation destination, mirroring its past popularity in earlier decades. The project connects with the neighboring Resorts World Catskills casino to draw visitors back to the area and restore its historical status as a leisure destination.
The resort serves as a gathering place for families seeking indoor recreation, reflecting a modern shift in how people enjoy water activities regardless of weather. It represents efforts to revive the Catskills region's historical appeal as a vacation destination for leisure travelers.
The resort offers year-round indoor entertainment regardless of outdoor weather, with free parking and Wi-Fi for all guests. The waterpark facility operates daily from late morning to early evening, and visitors should know that weekends and holiday periods tend to be very busy.
The park features a transparent roof that allows daylight to filter through, creating a bright and open feeling despite being an indoor facility. The resort works with the nearby casino whose gaming revenues partially fund the waterpark's operations.
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