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Las Vegas Family Vacation

Are you going to make it a Las Vegas family vacation and take the kids along? There are many activities that families can do together and lots of sight-seeing opportunities that the kids would enjoy. The whole family can enjoy shopping, museum's, theater, thrilling rides and even a trip to the Zoo.

Just remember you are in Vegas and it is the playground for adults not kids. They tried the whole family friendly destination theme but it never really caught on so most hotels are more focused on adult fun and entertainement than family friendly activities. However, with careful planning there are fun activities and excursions for families to enjoy together.

Family Attractions in Las Vegas

You've brought the kids along for this Vegas vacation and you need to keep them entertained. That won't be hard to do because there is a lot of attractions that families can enjoy together that are fun and entertaining.

Family Attractions in Las Vegas

  • Eiffel Tower in Paris - See the incredible views of Las Vegas from the observation tower at the top of the Eiffel Tower replica.
  • The Lied Discovery Children's Museum provides educational fun with a Creativity Workshop, Einstein’s Corner and over 100 hands-on interactive exhibits.
  • The Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat located at the Mirage is a true oasis with palm trees and lush foliage. See the Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and learn about these amazing creatures. Visit the Secret Garden to see the impressive lions, tigers and leopards.
  • The Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay has more than 1,200 species of marine life including sharks, exotic fish, piranhas and a 300-pound sea turtle.
  • Kids will love the Adventuredome at Circus Circus. Ride the high-speed roller coaster Canyon Blaster, play miniature golf, laser tag, ride the bumper cars or play games in the arcade. See the Circus acts every half-hour. Lots of fun and action for the whole family.
  • Explore the Ethel M Chocolates Factory where you can sample gourmet treats and see chocolates being made. Located 15 minutes from the Strip.
  • Spend the day at Lake Mead, the 16th largest man-made lake in the world. Enjoy everything from boating to swimming to hiking to wildlife viewing. Offers boat and jet ski rentals, beaches, restaurants, cafes, and snack bars.
  • Red Rock Canyon located just 15 miles west of Las Vegas provides desert beauty, towering red cliffs and abundant wildlife. Go horseback riding and hiking where on some trails you can see waterfalls cascading into the canyon.
  • Visit the Stratosphere Tower for a 360-degree panorama of Vegas. This observation deck is so high up you can see helicopters at eye level. If you are into thrill rides you have three choices at the Stratoshphere Tower; X Scream, Insanity and Big Shot.
  • The Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park is home to more than 200 species of plants and animals.
  • Watch a dazzling computer generated Light and Sound show at the Fremont Street Experience.
  • Hoover Dam is 35 miles from Las Vegas and attracts more than a million visitors a year. An observation deck above the dam provides panoramic views of the Colorado River and Lake Mead.

Las Vegas Family Hotels

Excalibur Hotel and Casino has spacious rooms with warm, comforting tones and kids will enjoy the All New SpongeBob 4D Special FX Ride (must be 42" tall to ride), the Fantasy Faire Midway with lots of carnival games, the all-ages pool features a thrilling water slide and everyone can take a stroll down Excalibur’s Castle Walk for shopping in distinctive shops and kiosks.

Circus Circus offers comfort and convenience in 3,770 deluxe rooms. Kids will love the world's largest permanent circus and will stay entertained in America's largest indoor theme park. Kids will by happy with the dining choices which include a Pizzeria, the Circus Buffet and the Westside Deli.

Mandalay Bay deluxe rooms are comfortable and stylish. Kids will enjoy the Mandalay Bay Beach spanning 11 acres with a wave pool, lazy river, three swimming pools, a jogging track and 2,700 tons of real sand to play in. North America’s only predator-based aquarium and exhibit is located here in 1.6 million gallons of seawater with sharks, giant rays and endangered green sea turtles.

The Red Rock Resort located 10 miles from the Strip and offers a spacious retreat from the all action. All rooms have 42-inch plasma TVs. Family entertainment options include bowling, 16-screen cinema complex,

New York-New York has the Coney Island-style Midway area with games and video arcade. The New York taxicabs roller coaster is surrounded by a replica of the New York harbor, a 150-foot model of the Statue of Liberty as well as some of Manhattan’s most popular buildings. Nathan's hot dogs will please the kids along with the bumper cars and laser tag.


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