Las Vegas, Nevada Attractions

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By Family Travel Forum Staff
Published: 06 October, 2009
Tags: city-style usa

An age-appropriate rundown of the best attractions for kids, teens and families together in adult-oriented Las Vegas.

Although Las Vegas is rarely the first choice of the traveling family, and many consider the idea of a Vegas 'family vacation' to be downright ludicrous, the city will surprise parents with how much there is to offer young vacationers. Families with younger children should be aware that many attractions are within casino hotels; since gambling is illegal for anyone under 21, many hotels post age restrictions forbidding non-guests to even enter the premises. Always check with your hotel's concierge before planning a visit. All such casino-based attractions are marked with an * below.

Great Fun for the Kids

(Toddler to Age 8)

Circus Circus Adventuredome
2880 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
877/224-7287
Situated just behind the Circus Circus Casino, this small indoor theme park is a good place to bring kids to let them burn off a little energy. The small indoor theme park has several rollercoasters, water rides, motion simulators, Hot Shots Laser Tag, food vendors, and roaming clowns.

Sunset Stampede
Mystic Park Falls
5111 Boulder Hwy
Las Vegas, NV 89122
702/456-7777
This free 10-minute exhibition is a big hit with kids, performed four times a day in Mystic Park Falls at 2,6,8, and 10 pm. The show includes detailed audio effects, water geysers and laser-light animals that stampede across the prairie.

CSI: The Experience

MGM Grand
3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 891-7006
(877) 660-0660

Channel your inner detective and experience real-life interactive challenges based on the hit TV series. Inspect bullet casings, locate DNA to potential suspects, and identify the source of a single strand of hair as you complete the exploration process. If your mini investigator is cunning enough to catch the suspect, they’ll receive their very own CSI: Diploma. Complete with two top-notch forensic crime labs and dazzling special effects, this modern-day attraction is guaranteed to ensure a thrilling experience for kids.

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Comments

Comments (4 posted):

anonymous on 24 October, 2006

Try The Worlds Greatest Magic Show at the Greek Isles hotel and casino. They have 8-10 different magicians, and some of them are bound to specialize in sleight of hand!

anonymous on 21 October, 2006

I have a 12 year old son who is an amateur magician, and I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts about which show would be best for him to see. The big stage tricks are fun, but I'm thinking a magic show with more sleight of hand would be better for him. Has anyone been to many of the magic shows in Las Vegas?

anonymous on 08 October, 2006

Yes, I agree. Of all the Cirque du Soleil shows, "Mystere" is the best for children. And I also think it is the best of all their shows. It is expensive, however.

anonymous on 02 October, 2006

Don't forget Cirque du Soleil's "Mystere," another great show for families!