While there are various reasons why Las Vegas earned the nickname \u201cSin City\u201d back in the Diatribe era leading up to the 1960s, the city has changed a lot since then. In recent years, the city has somewhat belied its sinful reputation for gambling, risqu\u00e9 pleasures, and over-the-top indulgences in favor of a family-friendly approach to the city\u2019s much-needed tourism industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rather than over-promoting its storied history as the Gambling Capital of the World, the city now rests its laurels on its reputation for being the Entertainment Capital of the World. The city\u2019s relatively new identity as a kid-friendly destination has cemented Las Vegas as a family-friendly vacation destination for families with kids of all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You don\u2019t have to wait for a trip to Vegas for your next thrill! Enjoy unique experiences when you take Adventures From Scratch: Family Edition<\/em><\/a> wherever and whenever you roam. You could even uncover challenges while enjoying some time at home with your loved ones. Grab a copy and scratch off your next adventure!<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you visit Las Vegas, you\u2019ll find family-friendly things to do and see along The Strip, throughout the metropolis, and beyond the city\u2019s borders. Some of these attractions and activities qualify as must-see or must-do things while others are worth seeking out if you happen to be in the area. The city\u2019s list of the best family-friendly things to do in Las Vegas includes both free and fee-based activities and attractions, making it easy to find things that will fit within your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you have young kids or teens, a trip to AdventureDome<\/a> Theme Park is a must during any family vacation in Las Vegas. This five-acre indoor amusement park has more than 25 rides and attractions that range from kid-friendly to better update your will before riding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The park\u2019s family-friendly rides include the Circus Carousel, B.C. Bus, the Ferris wheel Drifters, and Road Runner. More mature toddlers may want to try out Frog Hopper and Thunderbirds. Thrill-seekers have a variety of rides to choose from, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n When your gang is ready to take a break from the park\u2019s exciting rides, you can play classic arcade games or do some interactive activities like play miniature golf. Alternatively, you may want to catch one of the park\u2019s free clown shows that run throughout the day or you might want to take a seat in the 4D theater to watch a kid-friendly movie with your brood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no fee to enter Adventuredome Theme Park, but you do have to pay to try the rides and other amenities. To keep things on the affordable side, it\u2019s advisable to purchase Ride-All-Day wristbands for your group if you plan to play arcade games for a considerable length of time or try out rides multiple times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adventuredome Theme Park is easy to find once you\u2019re in Sin City. Make your way over to Circus Circus and look for the giant pink dome behind the hotel and casino to find the indoor theme park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can enter the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens<\/a> through an opening that\u2019s located across the lobby from the Bellagio\u2019s front desk. The conservatory rests below a 50-foot glass ceiling that has beams, made with sculpted green metal consisting of oxidized copper, arranged in floral patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both horticultural and engineering teams tend to all the plants that occupy the 14,000 square-foot botanical garden. The arrangement of the plants and all the ancillary props changes in concert with the seasons and select holidays like the Lunar New Year. When the teams change the design every season, they aim to repurpose as much of the relocated and displaced plant material as they possibly can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you visit the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Garden, you\u2019ll see more than 30,000 flowers and plants resting in garden beds specifically designed to represent earth, fire, water, and wind. Stepping into the conservatory is like stepping into a rainforest that\u2019s bustling with life and beauty. The expertly curated \u201cEco: A Season of Earthly Awareness\u201d was made to demonstrate MGM Resorts\u2019 global commitment to fight climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no admission fee to enter the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Garden, and visitors are welcome around the clock. If you\u2019re looking for a breathtaking, relaxing setting to take family photos or selfies, the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Garden should be your destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you wrap up your stay in the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Garden, you can step outside to check out the casino\u2019s amazing fountains. The Fountains of Bellagio<\/a> are described as the \u201cmost ambitious, complex water feature ever conceived.\u201d If you stay and watch one of their shows, you\u2019ll likely understand why Bellagio makes that claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Fountains of Bellagio include more than 1,000 fountains that stretch out over more than 1,000 feet of real estate. Depending on the particular show you observe, you might see the fountains send water soaring as high as 460 feet in the air. Fountain shows are enhanced by music and lighting effects, making them even more entertaining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You don\u2019t have to pay a fee or even be a guest at the Bellagio to watch a Vegas show. Every show is unique in various ways, so there\u2019s always a new experience in store whenever you watch the Fountains of Bellagio do their thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Fountains of Bellagio perform every 30 minutes from 3 pm until 8 pm Monday through Friday. On those same days, the fountains put on a show every 15 minutes from 8 pm until midnight. If you\u2019re in Vegas during a weekend or on a holiday, you can see the fountains in action every 30 minutes from noon until 8 pm. Nightly shows on those days run every 15 minutes from 8 pm through midnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you want to see the Fountains of Bellagio as you explore Vegas with your family? We encourage you to sign up for our app-led Las Vegas Scavenger Hunt: Film Locations in Fabulous Las Vegas<\/a>. This popular hunt will take you past the fountains as well as some other iconic locations that have made their way onto the big screen over the years. Sign up for this fun-filled 4.2-mile scavenger hunt today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you just can\u2019t get enough of water shows, you should head over to Caesars Palace to check out the free Fall of Atlantis Show. This brief show only lasts 11 minutes, but every moment the show continues is a sight to see. Fall of Atlantis is a dramatic display thanks to some special fire effects and a few looming nine-foot-tall animatronic figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The water show at Caesars Palace restarts every hour on the hour. If you happen to be shopping at The Forum Shops, you should make it a point to watch Fall of Atlantis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While you\u2019re at Caesars Palace you may want to catch a show<\/a>. The casino proudly bills itself as the \u201chome of the greatest entertainers in the world.\u201d Shows are held in The Colosseum, which looks a lot like the real thing when you look at its brightly lit exterior from The Las Vegas Strip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usher, an eight-time GRAMMY Award-winner, is currently a resident performer at Caesars Palace as is music icon Morrissey. Other headliners like Sting, Van Morrison, Reba, Brooks & Dunn, and Journey have performed at The Colosseum or are scheduled to later this year. In addition to concerts, The Colosseum hosts comedic shows and theatre-in-the-round performances like Absinthe. It\u2019s worth noting that Absinthe is not a kid-friendly production unless your children are adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to buy tickets to a family-friendly show at The Colosseum, it\u2019s wise to do so in advance. While you might get lucky with a last-minute purchase, a lot of shows sell out pretty quickly and tickets from third-party sellers can be pricey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Downtown Container Park<\/a> is an open-air shopping center constructed with repurposed shipping containers. The park is home to a string of amenities for kids, including a Treehouse Playground, a 33-foot slide, and a NEOS playtime system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Visitors won\u2019t be disappointed with all the boutique stores, eateries, and entertainment options at Downtown Container Park. Retailers include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you visit Downtown Las Vegas, you\u2019ll have a variety of dining options available to you. Here are a few of the eateries you may want to try out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Live entertainment is an ongoing thing here! Catch a show while your kids play in The Playhouse. Shows are held on the park\u2019s main stage, and they often include live concerts, movies, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you visit Las Vegas with kids, you should put \u201cvisit Shark Reef Aquarium\u201d high up on your list of places to visit. Located at the Mandalay Bay Resort, Shark Reef Aquarium<\/a> has 14 exhibits that feature more than 2,000 sea creatures, including sharks, stingrays, crocodiles, piranhas, exotic fish, and endangered sea turtles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you walk down the tunnel, marine life will swirl all around you in spectacular fashion. Shark Reef Aquarium enables onlookers to view a higher concentration of unusual, exotic sharks than they\u2019d ever be able to view in one place out in the wild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The aquarium\u2019s touch pool is a must-visit for children who know how to interact with animals. Younger children might need some close supervision if they\u2019ve yet to master their grip strength or they\u2019re prone to splashing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shark Reef Aquarium is open daily from 10 am until 6 pm. Entry tickets are good for a one-hour window, with the last tickets being sold for the hour between 5 pm and 6 pm. During peak times, the Aquarium has been known to sell out of tickets, so it\u2019s wise to buy a ticket and reserve the date and time you plan to visit in advance online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you just can\u2019t lock down the time you\u2019re going to visit the aquarium, you can purchase an ANYTIME ticket. The aquarium only has a limited number of ANYTIME tickets available for a given day, so act fast if this option appeals to you. With an ANYTIME ticket, you simply have to schedule the day of your visit and you can arrive at any hour on the hour during the aquarium\u2019s operating hours to go inside. Just remember, the last timed entry is 5 pm every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to take your family fun up a notch, make your way over to the New York-New York Hotel. That hotel is home to the Big Apple Coaster & Arcade<\/a>. The roller coaster snakes around the New York-New York Hotel, and it reaches speeds up to 67 miles per hour. This ride isn\u2019t for the faint of heart as it has an opening drop of 144 feet, a drop of 203 feet further into the ride, and an eventual heart-stopping 180-degree twist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like the Shark Reef Aquarium, the Big Apple Coaster has timed ticket entry to better manage capacity. With that in mind, it\u2019s advisable to reserve your visit date and preferred time in advance. The time you choose is good for the two-hour window you select online, but you must be in line no less than 30 minutes before that two-hour window expires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To avoid having disappointed kids, you should know that riders must be at least 4\u2019 5\u201d to ride the Big Apple Coaster. You should also know that the coaster\u2019s hours of operation and availability are subject to change due to weather conditions and other circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your children aren\u2019t tall enough just yet or the coaster can\u2019t run because of inclement weather, your whole family can still have fun in the Big Apple Arcade. The arcade offers visitors the chance to play video games and try their hand at some carnival games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you thinking about tying the knot during your family vacation? If so, you can take the plunge as you literally do the same aboard the Big Apple Coaster while traveling at nearly 70 miles per hour. Getting married is always exciting, so why not up the ante even more? Contact New York-New York for further details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you may have guessed given the hotel\u2019s name, the Flamingo Hotel is home to the Flamingo Wildlife Habitat<\/a>. The habitat sprawls over 15 acres and it offers an escape from all the buzz Las Vegas is known for. As you walk through the habitat, you\u2019ll see beautiful streams, waterfalls, turtles, fish, and, of course, some exotic birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are the birds you might get to see when you visit the habitat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Flamingo Wildlife Habitat is open seven days per week, from 7 am until 8 pm. There is no entry fee to visit the habitat, and you don\u2019t have to make a reservation to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you make your way over to Las Vegas Boulevard, you can\u2019t help but notice the High Roller Observation Wheel<\/a>. At 550 feet high, the wheel instantly grabs an observer\u2019s attention. Located at The LINQ Hotel, the High Roller Observation Wheel offers some of the best views of The Las Vegas Strip and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The High Roller Observation Wheel is the largest of its kind in North America and it\u2019s one of the biggest in the world. One rotation of the wheel takes 30 minutes to complete. Passengers ride in 28 roomy glass cabins that spin one foot per second to offer guests 360-degree views of Sin City and surrounding areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While the High Roller Observation Wheel is meant to be a fun experience, you can make your visit to the attraction a teachable moment. The LINQ Hotel has a S.T.E.M Family Field Trip Guide available on its website that consists of a 30 \u2013 40-minute lesson plan. The plan is meant to generate familial discussions about various topics directly related to the wheel, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you plan to get married during your Vegas getaway but don\u2019t want to exchange nuptials on a roller coaster, you may want to consider tying the knot aboard the High Roller Observation Wheel. The attraction offers several VIP wedding packages, so you can choose the exact experience you want to share with your partner and the rest of your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Similarly, the High Roller Observation Wheel should be on your list of contenders if you\u2019re looking for a unique place to host a destination corporate event. From team building to retirement parties, holiday bashes, and more, you can\u2019t go wrong with a corporate event on the High Roller Observation Wheel, particularly when you incorporate team-building activities<\/a> planned by Let\u2019s Roam into your function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Have you always dreamed of visiting the Eiffel Tower? Well, you no longer have to travel all the way to France to visit the landmark. Las Vegas is home to a half-scale replica of the real Eiffel Tower<\/a>. Located on the grounds of the Paris Las Vegas Hotel, the replica rises 460 feet above The Strip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your experience at this location starts with a glass elevator ride up to the observation deck. Once you reach the observation deck, you\u2019ll enjoy a bird\u2019s eye view of The Las Vegas Strip, the Fountains of Bellagio, and the valley. While the attraction is open during the day, the nighttime views are worth holding out for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At 46 stories high, love will certainly be in the air when you visit this attraction. Widely recognized as one of the most romantic spots in Vegas, the Eiffel Tower at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel is a great place to get hitched, renew vows, and celebrate special occasions like anniversaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your Vegas family vacation includes a stay at The Venetian, then you\u2019re just one moving walkway away from one of the city\u2019s most popular venues, Madame Tussauds<\/a>. This attraction is widely regarded as the greatest wax museum in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you enter Madame Tussauds, you\u2019ll be able to pose for pictures alongside life-like replicas of some of your favorite entertainers. From Drake to Miley Cyrus, Snoop Dog, Beychella, Elvis Presley, MARVEL superheroes, Tupac, Nicki Minaj, Evil Knievel, Muhammad Ali, and more, you can snap selfies and family photos with all of them and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Due to the ongoing pandemic, Madame Tussauds has reduced its maximum guest capacity to ensure everyone can social distance during their visit. For this reason, it\u2019s wise to book your visit online in advance to ensure you\u2019ll be able to tour the wax museum. If you think you might grab a drink at the Hangover Bar, be sure you bring a credit or debit card because Madame Tussauds relies on plastic, not cash to settle transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By booking a stay at The Mirage Hotel<\/a> and Casino, you\u2019ll put three cool amenities within easy reach. Behind the property\u2019s front desk, you\u2019ll find a 20,000-gallon saltwater aquarium where you can view more than 400 tropical fish. In the hotel\u2019s lobby, you can explore an atrium rainforest. The rainforest has waterfalls, palm trees, lagoons, and mesmerizing plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you walk outside the hotel, you\u2019ll find the property\u2019s volcano replica. The volcano erupts every night at 8 pm and 9 pm. On Fridays and Saturdays, the volcano erupts a third time at 10 pm. When the volcano goes off, you\u2019ll see fire jetting into the air along with some smoke. Booming sound effects serve to amplify the impact the nightly show has on eager onlookers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For even more family fun, you should book a helicopter tour. You can take a comparatively quick helicopter tour over The Las Vegas Strip, or you can book a more extravagant and lengthy tour for your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To make a day of a helicopter tour, you can book a Helicopter Picnic Tour by Sundance Helicopters. The Helicopter Picnic Tour starts with liftoff at the airport. The tour will then take you over some key sights as it makes its way toward the Grand Canyon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some of the sights you\u2019ll fly over en route to the Grand Canyon:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once the copter lands in the Grand Canyon, your family can disembark and enjoy a picnic lunch in one of the seven natural wonders of the world. After you explore the Grand Canyon for a bit, the helicopter will whisk you back to Sin City, where more adventures await.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas for a day, you may want to take a ride over to the Valley of Fire State Park<\/a>. About a one-hour ride outside of Vegas, the Valley of Fire State Park is the largest state park in Nevada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Valley of Fire State Park has breathtaking points of natural beauty in every direction. To make sure you don\u2019t miss any of the park\u2019s most popular views, consider taking a guided tour through the park. Some points of interest you don\u2019t want to miss include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Again, the sights listed above are just a few of the ones you\u2019ll want to check out while you\u2019re at the park. There\u2019s plenty more to see at the Valley of Fire State Park, so make sure you dedicate enough time to see everything the park has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bootleg Canyon Ziplines<\/a> is also outside of Las Vegas, but it\u2019s worth the trip. This place has four zipline runs that stretch over the Mojave Desert. Each line can reach a top speed of 60 miles per hour. If you\u2019ve ever wanted to soar above the desert, a trip to Bootleg Canyon Ziplines can make that dream a reality for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s Roam has multiple Las Vegas app-led tours<\/a>, including a “True Gems” scavenger hunt<\/a>, a fabulous tour of film locations<\/a>, and a vibrant Vegas mural art walk<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> If you\u2019re planning on visiting Nevada with the kids in tow, consider this list of family-friendly things to do in Vegas<\/a>! There are unique and fun-filled indoor and outdoor Las Vegas attractions.<\/p> <\/div>
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AdventureDome Theme Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Bellagio Fountains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Fall of Atlantis Show<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Home of the Greatest Entertainers in the World<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Downtown Container Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Shark Reef Aquarium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Big Apple Coaster & Arcade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Flamingo Wildlife Habitat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
High Roller Observation Wheel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Eiffel Tower Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Madame Tussauds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Mirage Hotel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Helicopter Tour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Valley of Fire State Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Bootleg Canyon Ziplines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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