I am going to vegas with kids,where else in the vecinity can I take them that is not too far ?

Question

lakes, rivers, water parks, nature. ages 4-15

Answer 1

MOVIES: There are movie theaters in the Palms (multiplex) and also another on the Strip across the street from the Monte Carlo hotel, near the MGM hotel.

BOWLING: If you like to bowl, there are alley's in The Gold Coast Hotel/Casino (beside the RIO) and in the Orleans Hotel Casino. .

ACT LIKE A KID: If you like roller coasters, there are roller coaster rides at the NY, NY hotel/casino, at the Sahara Hotel/Casino, and, for those with a strong heart, three rides at the top of the Stratosphere Tower. The Circus Circus Hotel/casino has arcades and an indoor amusement park. There is a place called Game Works below the Coke World experience that has all type video games. In addition, many hotels have an arcade area.

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) It’s 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 Vegas web sites.

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.

VEGAS STUFF FOR KIDS:

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 Monte Carlo hotel also has a wave pools and lazy rivers. The MGM Hotel has a huge lazy river and a water fall in a huge pool area. 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. Many hotels also have big arcade areas.

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. There are three rides atop the Stratosphere tower. 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.

Answer 2

Several local communites have water parks. Check parks and rec departments for the city of Las Vegas. Lake mead offers boating and a few public accessable beaches. El Dorado offers Gold Mine tours. Didnt say if like outdoor activities ... Plenty of hiking, bike riding and climbing trails all over especially in the Blue Diamond area

Answer 3

If you have a car Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Red Rock Canyon are all fairly close and easy to get to. If you are on the strip you might try Circus Circus they have the best activities for kids on the strip. Some of the hotels do offer tours to some of the places I mentioned above so if you are without a car check with your hotel.

Answer 4

Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, rafting on Colorado River

Answer 5

All of the above
We rent a house and set our sites on the nature trails
Then of all things go back to the house and watch the sun on the
desert ( rental house is just as cheap as a hotel room with 1500 rooms that look alike)
Also have UNLV at 15 it might bring on college ideas

Answer 6

Red Rock Canyon is fantastic and 10 miles outside Vegas.

Answer 7

maintains to be in Vegas. yet have confidence me, it somewhat isn't actual. the photos arise finally. Plus Vegas estimates you're caught on digital camera a minimum of a few thousand cases each and every time you bypass out on the city.

Answer 8

Lake mead is on the Arizona, nevada border.
Beautiful lake,lots to do, boating,jet ski,etc.