What is there to do in Las Vegas for teens under the age of 18?

Question

i'm going to be going to Las Vegas with my parents and i know they're gonna be gambling, but don't know what i'm gonna be doing there.any good places to go while i'm there?

Answer 1

First of all there are a bunch of hotels that have essentially water parks for guests. The Mandalay Bay has the biggest and best wave pool sand beach pool out there, plus it has a lazy river for tubing. You will stay busy all day with that. The MGM and Monte Carlo hotels also have wave pools and lazy rivers. The Flamingo has a great pool with a water fall and a water slide, not big but very refreshing and I enjoy it all the time.

In addition, there is a place called "Game Works" which is next door to the MGM, across from NY, NY that has all of the video type games any kid could want. (look for the Coke bottle).

At the other end of the strip is the Circus Circus hotel and casino and it has a huge arcade full of games, circus acts every half hour, and if that's not enough, an indoor amusement park with roller coaster rides and stuff. At the Sahara hotel there is a roller coaster ride, and also one at NY, NY. The are also rides atop the Stratosphere tower, if you have the heart for them.

There are movie theaters right on the strip, near the MGM and in the Palms Hotel across from the RIO hotel on Flamingo Avenue. There is also a bowling alley in the Gold Coast Hotel on Flamingo Ave next to the RIO (also a good place for a lower priced buffet) and another bowling alley in the Orleans.

The usual things you will want to see for FREE in Vegas are:

1. Number one on my list is to watch the fountains displays in from of the Bellagio hotel. It usually runs every 15 minutes in summers starting at 3:00 PM; runs continuously until about midnight. Each show is different (there are more than 20 different tunes choreographed) so stay and watch at least 2 or 3. ALSO, go inside the Bellagio hotel to its lobby and view the beautiful glass sculptured ceiling AND the seasonal floral arrangements in the Atrium.

2. The “Sirens of TI” show (spectacular) in from of the Treasure Island Hotel; it runs every 90 minutes starting at about 4:30 PM.

3. The volcano erupt in from of the Mirage Hotel; starting at dark until midnight.

4. Go down to Freemont Street and see the light show. There are usually 2 or 3 different shows, starting after dark and lasting about 5 or 10 minutes each.

5. Go to the RIO hotel to see the Masquerade in the Sky show. It runs every 60 minutes starting about 3:00 PM; the last show starts at 9:30 PM..

6. Go to the MGM Grand hotel to see the Lion habitat.

7. Go to the Mirage hotel to see the white tigers that Siegfried and Roy used.

8. Go in Caesars Palace and walk through the Forum shops to the first fountain (its spectacular) then take the first fork to the left to go see the aquarium. Then continue on through the shops to the second fountain and wait for the show to start.

9. Go into the Flamingo hotel to see their animal habitat with flamingos and penguins.

10 The Excalibur hotel also has a free show starting at 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM.

11. If you are a Star Trek Fan, go to the Hilton (off the strip) for "Star Trek The Experience"; it cost about $25.

If you want to get off the Strip and do some other things consider these:

RED ROCK CANYON: Its about 20 miles West of Las Vegas out Charleston Blvd (you can pick up that street at the north end of the Strip) Its a scenic drive-through park. Go early, not in the heat of the day; there's no shade.

HOOVER DAM: Drive about 30 miles southeast of Vegas and go to Hoover Dam; the National Park Service offers tours there (@ $15.) and its interesting stuff. Go on past Hoover dam to Boulder City and then to Lake Meade for a swim and/or to visit the new casino there. Also, there are tour companies that will take you on a cruise of the river below Hoover Dam. Check the web sites below.

VALLEY OF FIRE STATE PARK: Drive about 35 miles north of Vegas on I-15 and go to Valley of Fire State Park, another scenic park area.

ZION NATION PARK: It’s a long drive (about 2-3 hours), but you can drive North on I-15 to Zion National Park and back in one day.

DEATH VALLEY: If you like to visit National Parks, drive about an hour and a half south of Vegas on I-15 and take RT-127 to Death Valley National Park (total drive may be 3 hrs each way).

GRAND CANYON: The drive to the Grand Canyon is 5 long hard hours on mostly two lane roads with trucks and campers (only a short way on I-40). You can drive there and back in one day if you leave early morning, like 6:00-7:00 AM. That will put you there about noon and you will have 4 or 5 hrs before starting back and getting back to Vegas about 11:00PM. I recommend staying overnight at the Canyon (there are plenty of motels near there, like Best Western, Ramada, Quality inns) and drive back the next day.

Answer 2

I just got back from Vegas where my 12-year-old niece was with us. We went to the Mirage and paid $15 to see the Dolphins and the "Secret Garden." I felt it was worth the price to sit and watch the dolphins and would have been comfortable sitting there all day since the weather was beautiful...and Dolphins! Circus Circus also was a bunch of fun with the Midway and the circus acts. There is the M & M factory, and the Coke store. You also have Madame Toussaud's Wax Museum. I think that is another $15, but well worth the money!!!! There is the shark reef at Mandalay Bay and not to forget all the rides at MGM or Stratosphere. There is also the moving statues at Caeser's as well as the Forum shops (but make sure your loaded, or you won't be able to buy anything there...fun to look though!). Stay away from the Bellagio. There really isn't much there for anyone under 21! I think you'll find most of the casino's on the strip do have plenty of gift shop shopping or a few fun activities for anyone under 21...and for those over 21 who don't care to gamble. The Stratosphere also has "American Superstars" show which features pop star lookalikes. So if you're a Britney, Christina, Jacko fan, you might enjoy taking this show in! Have a good time. I think you'll find plenty to do!!!! And still have stuff left that you wanted to!

Answer 3

There's Gameworks on the strip. Which is next to the MGM and across the street from the NY NY hotel. Can't miss it because there's a giant Coke bottle out in front. Also in the same place is a really good movie theater and a rock climbing wall.
http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/gameworks.html?f=m0at&t=stripat
The Luxor has one of the best arcades on the strip, and they have an IMAX theater and a couple of other attractions that are pretty cool.
http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/imax.html?f=m0at&t=stripat
Mandalay Bay has the Shark Reef. Fun!
http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/sharkreef.html?f=m0at&t=stripat
Then on top of the Stratosphere Hotel, there's probably the tallest thrill ride in the world called the Big Shot. It scared me good!

Next of course is Circus Circus. They have midway type games on the second floor, and a huge arcade. Circus Circus also has an indoor theme park. They've got some great rides. It's worth the trip.
http://www.adventuredome.com/default2.aspx
The Orleans is off strip, but they have a great movie theater and bowling.
And don't forget about the hotel pool. Depending on where you stay some of them are really state of the art and not ordinary at all - with actual beach sand or lazy rivers, waterfalls.
Monte Carlo has one of the best shows that parents and kids will enjoy together and that's Lance Burton. Excellent!
http://www.vegas.com/searchagent/event/SearchResultView.do?id=331&vc1=49&vc2=magc_txt_burt

Do a search in Yahoo of all these hotels I've mentioned so you can get a look at what I'm telling you. There's a lot to do. I hope you have fun.

Answer 4

Depending on which hotel you are staying at, there are mini malls that are located right on the property. Also, there are the pools, Mandalay Bay is quite fun, and then there are arcades, movie theatres, Circus Circus, the dolphin habitat, Forum Shoppes at Caesars, and plenty of arcades. Just keep in mind that because you are underage, security is very tight and you will be escorted out of the gaming areas. Maybe you can bring a friend with you to hang out? Hope you enjoy your stay.

Answer 5

When we took my son (then 16) to Vegas with us, he went to the Coca Cola world, M&M world, countless video game arcades the carnival style rides at the Circus Circus Hotel, also you will need to check at the hotel you are staying at. There are some hotels that have "mini malls" withinn them that have lots to do and see there. Of course We went with him some of the times the other times he was with a couple of his older friends.

Answer 6

Technically if your under 21, you can't gamble. But Vegas has a lot of arcades, teen friendly parks. So you won't be bored.