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'''Blue Harbor Resort and Spa''' is a [[resort]], [[water park]] and [[conference center]] in [[Sheboygan, Wisconsin]]. The resort opened in June 2004 after being built by [[Great Wolf Resorts]].<ref name=SheboyganPress02212008>[https://archive.today/20070510043840/http://www.sheboygan-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080221/SHE0101/802210558/1973 Losses don't dim future of Blue Harbor, CEO asserts ], February 21, 2008 ''[[Sheboygan Press]]'', Eric Litke; Retrieved April 8, 2008</ref><ref name="Official">{{cite web|url=http://www.blueharborresort.com|title=Sheboygan Hotels, Wisconsin Resort, Hotels on Lake Michigan - Blue Harbor|publisher=}}</ref><ref name="GreatWolf">{{cite web|url=http://www.GreatWolfLodge.com|title=North America's Largest Family Indoor Water Park - Plan Your Getaway - GreatWolf.com -|publisher=}}</ref>


[[Image:BlueHarborResort.jpg|thumb|right|Blue Harbor Resort]]
[[Image:BlueHarborResortSign.jpg|thumb|right|Sign]]
[[Image:BlueHarborResortConferenceCenter.jpg|thumb|right|Conference center]]

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'''Blue Harbor Resort and Spa''' is a [[resort]], [[water park]] and [[conference center]] in [[Sheboygan, Wisconsin]]. The resort opened in June 2004 after being built by [[Great Wolf Resorts]].<ref name=SheboyganPress02212008>[http://www.sheboygan-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080221/SHE0101/802210558/1973 Losses don't dim future of Blue Harbor, CEO asserts ], February 21, 2008 ''[[Sheboygan Press]]'', Eric Litke; Retrieved April 8, 2008</ref><ref name="Official">[http://www.blueharborresort.com Official Website]</ref><ref name="GreatWolf">[http://www.GreatWolfLodge.com Great Wolf Website]</ref>
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The site includes a seven slide, {{convert|38000|sqft|m2}} [[indoor water park]] named Breaker Bay.<ref>[http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=566626 Wet and wild], February 16, 2007 ''[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]'', John DeBaun; Retrieved April 8, 2008</ref> Resort guests and the general public are able to purchase day passes. The {{convert|29000|sqft|m2}} conference center contains fine dining and casual dining establishments. The resort also provides access to The Bull golf course and shopping along the harbor<ref>http://www.blueharborresort.com/</ref> The resort has 64 villas.<ref name=TravelWisconsin>[http://www.travelwisconsin.com/travel_item_detail.aspx?travelitemid=29625&menuid=44 Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center], travelwisconsin.com, Retrieved April 7, 2008</ref>
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==History==
==History==
It is located at the mouth of the [[Sheboygan River]] where it enters [[Lake Michigan]] on what had been called the C. Reiss Coal peninsula. The site had been used for coal storage. The site was developed into Blue Harbor Resort in the early 2000s.
Blue Harbor Resort is located on [[Lake Michigan]] at the mouth of the [[Sheboygan River]] on the C. Reiss Coal Peninsula. The [[peninsula]] had formerly been used for coal storage. The property was razed and was developed into the South Pier District. The resort was built by [[Madison, Wisconsin|Madison]]-based [[Great Wolf Resorts]] and the 182-room resort opened in 2004.


In March, 2011, [[Madison,_Wisconsin|Madison]]-based Great Wolf announced the sale of the 182-room resort to Claremont New Frontier Resort LLC, a joint venture, for $4.2 million. <ref>{{cite news|last=Daykin|first=Tom|title=Blue Harbor Resort sold for $4.2 million|url=http://www.jsonline.com/business/118576559.html|accessdate=18 May 2011|newspaper=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|date=24 March 2011}}</ref>
In 2011 Great Wolf Resorts announced the sale of the resort to Claremont New Frontier Resort LLC, a joint venture, for $4.2 million.<ref>{{cite news|last=Daykin|first=Tom|title=Blue Harbor Resort sold for $4.2 million|url=http://www.jsonline.com/business/118576559.html|accessdate=18 May 2011|newspaper=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|date=24 March 2011}}</ref>
==Facilities==
In early 2014, [[Spaceport Sheboygan]] moved from the [[Sheboygan Municipal Auditorium and Armory|Sheboygan Armory]] into the former Triple Play building at Blue Harbor.<ref name=ShebPressMarch0414>{{cite news|last=Weyandt|first=Janet|title=Blastoff to a New Journey|accessdate=March 17, 2014|newspaper=[[Sheboygan Press]]|date=March 4, 2014}}</ref> It is scheduled for an April 12, 2014 opening.<ref name=ShebPressMarch0414 />
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The site includes a seven slide, {{convert|38000|sqft|m2}} [[indoor water park]] named Breaker Bay.<ref>[http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=566626 Wet and wild], February 16, 2007 ''[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]'', John DeBaun; Retrieved April 8, 2008</ref> Resort guests and the general public are able to purchase day passes. The {{convert|29000|sqft|m2}} conference center contains fine dining and casual dining establishments. The resort also provides access to [[The Bull at Pinehurst Farms|The Bull]] golf course and shopping along the harbor<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blueharborresort.com/|title=Sheboygan Hotels, Wisconsin Resort, Hotels on Lake Michigan - Blue Harbor|publisher=}}</ref> The resort has 64 villas.<ref name=TravelWisconsin>[http://www.travelwisconsin.com/travel_item_detail.aspx?travelitemid=29625&menuid=44 Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center], travelwisconsin.com, Retrieved April 7, 2008</ref>

'''Breaker Bay Waterpark'''

The Riptide (2015), Double Flowrider from WaveLoch/WhiteWater

Breaker Bay Pier (2004). SCS Interactive Water Play Structure

Sammy’s Slider and Snapper’s Splash (2004), two Proslide Twister body slides starting at the top of Breaker Bay Pier

Soaker and Splashdown (2004), two three-story, dueling Proslide PIPEline tube slides just over 600 feet long

Toddler Tides (2004), WhiteWater Aqua Play 200 kids play structure

Lily Hopper and Water Basketball Activity Pool (2004)

Molly's Moat (2004), Lazy River

Hot Tub (2004)

Outdoor Pool (2004)


== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.blueharborresort.com Official Website]
*[http://www.blueharborresort.com Official website]
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Latest revision as of 13:39, 10 August 2023

Blue Harbor Resort and Spa
Map
General information
Address725 Blue Harbor Drive
Sheboygan, Wisconsin 53081
CountryUnited States
Construction startedJune 21, 2003
OpenedJune 9, 2004
Renovated2011
OwnerGerald Forsythe
Technical details
Floor count4
Other information
Number of rooms243
Number of restaurants2
Number of bars3
Public transit accessBus interchange Shoreline Metro
Website
www.blueharborresort.com

Blue Harbor Resort and Spa is a resort, water park and conference center in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The resort opened in June 2004 after being built by Great Wolf Resorts.[1][2][3]

History

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Blue Harbor Resort is located on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Sheboygan River on the C. Reiss Coal Peninsula. The peninsula had formerly been used for coal storage. The property was razed and was developed into the South Pier District. The resort was built by Madison-based Great Wolf Resorts and the 182-room resort opened in 2004.

In 2011 Great Wolf Resorts announced the sale of the resort to Claremont New Frontier Resort LLC, a joint venture, for $4.2 million.[4]

Facilities

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The site includes a seven slide, 38,000 square feet (3,500 m2) indoor water park named Breaker Bay.[5] Resort guests and the general public are able to purchase day passes. The 29,000 square feet (2,700 m2) conference center contains fine dining and casual dining establishments. The resort also provides access to The Bull golf course and shopping along the harbor[6] The resort has 64 villas.[7]

Breaker Bay Waterpark

The Riptide (2015), Double Flowrider from WaveLoch/WhiteWater

Breaker Bay Pier (2004). SCS Interactive Water Play Structure

Sammy’s Slider and Snapper’s Splash (2004), two Proslide Twister body slides starting at the top of Breaker Bay Pier

Soaker and Splashdown (2004), two three-story, dueling Proslide PIPEline tube slides just over 600 feet long

Toddler Tides (2004), WhiteWater Aqua Play 200 kids play structure

Lily Hopper and Water Basketball Activity Pool (2004)

Molly's Moat (2004), Lazy River

Hot Tub (2004)

Outdoor Pool (2004)

References

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  1. ^ Losses don't dim future of Blue Harbor, CEO asserts , February 21, 2008 Sheboygan Press, Eric Litke; Retrieved April 8, 2008
  2. ^ "Sheboygan Hotels, Wisconsin Resort, Hotels on Lake Michigan - Blue Harbor".
  3. ^ "North America's Largest Family Indoor Water Park - Plan Your Getaway - GreatWolf.com -".
  4. ^ Daykin, Tom (24 March 2011). "Blue Harbor Resort sold for $4.2 million". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  5. ^ Wet and wild, February 16, 2007 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, John DeBaun; Retrieved April 8, 2008
  6. ^ "Sheboygan Hotels, Wisconsin Resort, Hotels on Lake Michigan - Blue Harbor".
  7. ^ Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center, travelwisconsin.com, Retrieved April 7, 2008
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