Things to Do in Las Vegas with Kids
Sharks, roller coasters, a children's museum and a desert preserve, far from the slot machines.
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There are more things to do in Las Vegas with kids than the city's grown-up image suggests, and many of them sit inside the resorts. Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay walks visitors through tunnels surrounded by sharks, rays and sea turtles, with a shallow touch pool for smaller children. At Circus Circus, the Adventuredome is an indoor theme park under a pink glass dome, with roller coasters, smaller rides, arcade games and climate control that matters in July. New York-New York has the Big Apple Coaster looping around its fake skyline, and the High Roller and the STRAT tower give older children views they will remember.
Away from the Strip, Springs Preserve is a 180-acre nature and history park on the site of the springs that first drew people to the Las Vegas Valley. It has desert botanical gardens, walking trails, live animals, a butterfly habitat and museum galleries on the region's water and wildlife. Downtown, the Discovery Children's Museum in Symphony Park has three floors of hands-on exhibits built for toddlers through preteens, including a 70-foot climbing tower.
Nevada law keeps anyone under 21 from lingering in casino gaming areas, so families can walk through a casino on the way to a restaurant or show but should not stop at the tables or machines. Many resorts have big pool complexes in summer, such as the wave pool and sand beach at Mandalay Bay, and several family-friendly shows play early in the evening. Outdoors, the Bellagio fountains, the Flamingo's birds and the Fremont Street light canopy are free and hold children's attention.
For a day out of town, the scenic drive at Red Rock Canyon and the short trails at Valley of Fire suit families, as long as you go early and carry plenty of water. Hoover Dam's visitor center and tours interest many older children, and Lake Mead has beaches and boat rentals. Our day-trips page covers all of them.
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Tunnels and tanks with sharks, rays, sea turtles and reef fish, and a touch pool.
Roller coasters, family rides and arcade games under a climate-controlled dome.
Desert gardens, trails, animals, a butterfly habitat and museums on the valley's springs.
Three floors of hands-on exhibits, including a tall climbing structure.
A looping coaster that weaves around the resort's skyline facade.
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Is Las Vegas a good place to go with kids?
Yes, if you plan around family attractions such as Shark Reef, the Adventuredome, Springs Preserve and the children's museum, and add outdoor day trips. Children may walk through casinos but cannot stay in gaming areas.
What can kids do in Las Vegas in summer?
Stay indoors in the heat of the day at the aquarium, the Adventuredome or a museum, use the resort pools, and save outdoor sights for the evening or early morning.
Which shows are good for families?
Many Cirque du Soleil productions and several magic shows welcome children. Each show lists its age guidance on its official site.
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