Road trip to Las Vegas?

Question

Who's been not to gamble... my birthday was on Wednesday, my son turned one today and my first anniversary divorced is on Sunday... want to go to Vegas with my sweetie... but I am bringing 3 of my children (all under 5 yrs old)

are there good attractions, free or cheap that we will all enjoy? or is it just smut?

Its only a 5 hr drive for us. Want to leave today.

Let me clarify.. I recently got divorced and our anniversary would have been on Sunday.

Answer 1

First you want to do all of the free stuff. 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 3 or 4 different shows, starting after dark (about 8:30PM) 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.

Then there are things just for kids:

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 kid 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 for kids, circus acts every half hour, and if that's not enough, an indoor amusement park

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.

DINING: The hotel coffee shops and buffets are now much more expensive than they were years ago. So, if you want to eat for less try one of the Denny's for meals (one in the Casino Royal hotel/casino and another across from the Monte Carlo hotel/casino). There are also McDonald and Burger King on the Stip near Harrahs. You can get breakfast and dinner buffets a few dollars less at the Imperial Palace hotel/casino and at the Gold Coast hotel/casino. Buffets cost less at the Circus Circus hotel/casino and in Freemont St hotel/casinos. Some hotels have food courts. There is a food court in the Monte Carlo hotel/casino, one in the NY, NY hotel/casino, and in the Palms Hotel (across the street from the RIO. There is an Outback Steak House in the Casino Royale Hotel and another across from the RIO. There is a Cheesecake Factory and a Planet Hollywood in Ceasers Forum shops. There is a Margerittaville in the Flamingo hotel. I recommend Tony Roma’s, a ribs and chicken restaurant; one in the Stardust hotel/casino, one on Freemont St and another on Sahara Ave near Paradise Rd.

OTHER THINGS:

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.

Answer 2

You can take the kids to Treasure Island, or Circus Circus. The Hilton has the Star Trek Experience, and even though the kids may be too young for the attraction, you can have lunch at Quarks Bar which has great food (Though styled after Star Trek) and the waiters are all in costume and act the part ...

There are several Museums you can go to, and some wonderful shows. I would recommend "Tournament of Kings" at the Excalibur, it's live jousting and a fun show. You get a small dinner that you eat with your hands and the audience is interactive with the show. Merlin the Magician is the host.

Luxor Hotel is always fun to go to, and they have many attractions that are kid friendly.

You can go down Freemont street and watch the neon lights and check out the street perfomers, this is the downtown area has been renovated in recent years into an amazing attraction called the Freemont street experience.

You can take the free tour bus from any Vegas hotel to Lauglin, NV which is like a tiny vegas, but it's next to the colorodo river so is very nice, best part is that it's free.

Hope this helps

Answer 3

First, find a room. The summertime is very cheap because its so darn hot! I am looking at a postcard from New York, New York and if you use offer code DS0049 you can get $49 midweek rate.
Or, go online to the hotel you want. They offer specials online too.

You do not have to go to gamble.
Las Vegas has stuff like shopping, shows, and also theme parks at some of the locations.

The thing is, if all your kids are under 5 you may want to consider going to Laughlin instead. They have the river at least and you can play there. Vegas isn't like 10 years ago where they geared toward the family. They shifted again to the Adults and so if you're a kid, you might as well play in the pool or stay in the room.

Answer 4

Stuff for kids to do:

Freebies:

Swim
See the lions at MGM
Visit the train garden (not sure what its really called) and watch the fountains at Bellagio.
M&M World (just a store so you might spend money here)
Watch the volcano explode and see the tigers at Mirage
Watch the circus or clown shows at Circus Circus

Costs Money:

The arcade at Excalibur or Circus Circus
Gameworks, next to M&M World
Bowling at one of several casinos
The Adventuredome Theme Park at Circus Circus
The Sharf Reef at Mandalay Bay
A gondola ride or See Blue Man Group at the Venetian
Go carts off the strip.

Answer 5

Vegas is pretty cool and yes there are some fun things to do there that are affordable. I live in concord,ca now but I did live in Vegas for a few years and yes you and the kids will have a blast. I would love to go with you. Let me no whats up or if you have any questiones.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

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