I might go with my mom and some of her friends this summer, I am 13 and want to know what I can do legally in Vegas.
2007-05-06 13:29:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Las Vegas
When you go to Las Vegas these usual things you will want to see for FREE:
1. Number one on my list is to watch the fountains displays in front 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. Simply stand on the sidewalk in front of the TI Hotel.
3. The volcano erupt in from of the Mirage Hotel; starting at dark until midnight. Again, just stand on the sidewalk in front of the hotel.
4. Go down to Fremont Street and see the light shows. 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 is like Mardi Gras parade, only suspended from the ceiling over the gambling floor. 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. This is better then the tiger habitat at the Mirage Hotel because there are usually trainers in with lions to keep them active.
7. Go to the Mirage hotel to see the white tigers that Siegfried and Roy show used. This is kinda passe because the tigers rarely do anything but sit and stare.
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.
If you are a Star Trek Fan, go to the Hilton (off the strip) for "Star Trek The Experience"; it cost about $35. You cna spend all day in the Star Trek experience.
: 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.
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.
If you like to bowl, there are alley's in The Gold Coast Hotel/Casino (beside the RIO) and in the Orleans Hotel Casino
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.
Is this enough
2007-05-07 03:35:50 · answer #1 · answered by TINKERTOY ..... the 1 & only 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
depends on which hotel you stay in. every casino has an arcade. some more elaborate than others. there's also gameworks next to the mgm which is a super giant arcade with like a bagillion arcade games.
there are shows in many casinos which occur out in the open and are free to watch. although you only need to see one or two and they're pretty much all the same after that.
some hotels have very nice, elaborate pools that you can spend a lot of time in.
the ny ny, and the sahara both have rollercoasters and the stratosphere has several rollercoasters. they overcharge but at least it's there.
the excalibur has a mideval times dinner and show. knights, jousting, eating with your hands, etc.
the mandalay bay has a large aquarium and shark exhibit that you could spend several hours in. i think they charge like $20 but it's worth it.
that's all i can think of. there's stuff out there for kids but you will almost certainly have to leave your hotel to find them.
2007-05-06 14:21:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Definitely Circus Circus. I had a pleasant stay. The rooms were very clean and the large, nicely decorated bathroom was a plus. I think it was much better than Excalibur. There was much more for the kids to do. From what I understand, they've even done some upgrades to the rooms since my last stay. The rooms I've stayed at Excalibur are a little to gloomy and out-dated for me.
2016-03-19 00:40:47 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically you can do nothing. Sure there are "kid friendly" things to get families there but you are not 8. No matter how you cut it you will be bored.
Vegas no matter what is all about adults and even most adults find it to be cheesy and boring. It is something you go and see but really enjoy elsewhere.Usually I would say go and enjoy any travel that you get.... appreciate it no matter what. Appreciate that your mom wants to take you.
But Vegas? Your Mom needs to rethink this.
2007-05-06 13:40:39 · answer #4 · answered by jackson 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my son is almost 14 and the only places he likes to go are Circus Circus and the arcade at GameWorks. He says it's actually boring. There's too many areas that kids aren't allowed in.
2007-05-07 07:36:56 · answer #5 · answered by Minky 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are alot more kid-friendly as of late, most casinos probably have some sort of child care facility or an arcade or something.
2007-05-06 13:37:12 · answer #6 · answered by Matt 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Not really. You can find a couple arcades, go kart racing, and of course the circus at circus circus.
2007-05-06 15:00:53 · answer #7 · answered by myohmy 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
theres is plenty to see and do at any age... you'll have fun
here is a detailed list of free and/or cheap shows and attractions...pick what you think you'd like to see.
Atlantis - Caesars Palace Las Vegas
Azure Underwater Show - Silverton Hotel Las Vegas
Bevertainment - Rio Suites Las Vegas
Big Elvis - Barbary Coast Hotel Las Vegas
CBS Television City - MGM Grand Hotel Las Vegas
Dueling Pianos - Kahunaville Las Vegas
Dueling Pianos - Harrah's Hotel Las Vegas
Dueling Pianos - New York New York Las Vegas
Dueling Pianos - South Point Casino Las Vegas
Entertainers - Shops at Desert Passage Las Vegas
Exotic Bird Show - Hawaiian Marketplace Las Vegas
Exotic Bird Show & Tell - Mandalay Bay Las Vegas
Fashion Shows - Fashion Show Mall Las Vegas
Festival of Fountains - Caesars Palace Las Vegas
Fountains of Bellagio - Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas
Free Circus Acts - Circus Circus Hotel Las Vegas
Fremont Experience Light Show - Fremont Street
Fremont Street Entertainers - Fremont Street Las Vegas
Harbor Rainstorm - Desert Passage Mall Las Vegas
Light, Water & Sound Show - Bally's Hotel Las Vegas
Medieval Acts - Excalibur Hotel Las Vegas
Show in the Sky Parade - Rio Hotel Las Vegas
Sirens of TI - Treasure Island Hotel Las Vegas
Street Performers - Grand Canal Shoppes Las Vegas
Sunset Stampede - Sam's Town Las Vegas
Volcano Eruption - Mirage Hotel Las Vegas
9-11 Tribute - New York New York Hotel & Casino
Airport Runways Viewing Area - McCarran Airport
Auto Museum - Imperial Palace Hotel Las Vegas
Auto Museum - St. Jude's Ranch
Aquarium at Mandalay Bay - Mandalay Bay Las Vegas
Aviation History Museum - McCarran Airport Las Vegas
Barrick Natural History Museum - UNLV campus
Bellagio Botanical Gardens - Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas
Bellagio Hotel Lobby - Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas
Bonnie & Clyde Exhibit - Primm Valley Resort
Bull Rides - Gilley's Las Vegas
Calico Basin Red Springs - Red Rock Canyon
Chocolate Factory Tour - Ethel M Chocolate Factory
Chocolate Fountain - Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas
Cigar Factory Tour - Don Pablo's Cigar Company
Coffee Roastery Tour - Coffee Roasters of Las Vegas
Coral Reef Aquarium - Mirage Hotel Las Vegas
Country Dance Lessons - Gilley's Las Vegas
Country Music Memorabilia - Toby Keith's Bar & Grill
Custom Bikes by Orange County Choppers - Silverton
Crazy Girls Photo Op - Riviera Hotel & Casino
Desert Demonstration Garden - Acacia Park
Desert Demonstration Garden - West Alta Drive
ESPN Zone Art Collection - New York-New York Hotel
First Fridays - Arts District, Downtown Las Vegas
Fountains at Caesars Palace - Caesars Palace
Gondolas - Venetian Hotel Las Vegas
Guitar Museum - Ed Roman Guitars Las Vegas
Fishing Demonstrations - Bass Pro Shops Las Vegas
Harley Memorabilia - Harley-Davidson Cafe Las Vegas
Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve - Henderson
Hootie & the Blowfish Memorabilia - Silverton Hotel
Hoover Dam - Boulder City, Nevada
Lake Mead Visitor Center
Largest Gold Nugget - Golden Nugget Hotel Las Vegas
Las Vegas Info & Free Email - LVCVA Visitor Center
Lion Habitat - MGM Grand Hotel Las Vegas
M & M’s World Academy - Las Vegas
Movie Memorabilia - Planet Hollywood Las Vegas
Museum of the American Cocktail - Commander's Palace
Music Industry Memorabilia - Rainbow Bar & Grill
Mystic Falls Park - Sam's Town Hotel Las Vegas
NASCAR Memorabilia - Sahara Hotel Las Vegas
Neon Museum - Las Vegas
Nevada Test Site Tour
N. Las Vegas Airport Viewing Deck
Picture with a Showgirl - Harrah's Hotel Las Vegas
Pinball Hall of Fame - Las Vegas
Red Rock Visitor Center - Red Rock Canyon
Rock Memorabilia - Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas
Skydiving Demonstration - Flyaway Indoor Skydiving
Solar Power Research Facility - UNLV Solar Site
Sports Car Museum & Showroom - LV Speedway
Sports Hall of Fame - Las Vegas Club Hotel
Tropical Rain Forest - Mirage Hotel Las Vegas
UNLV Desert Gardens - UNLV campus
Welcome to Las Vegas Sign - Las Vegas Boulevard
Wetlands Park - Las Vegas
White Tiger Habitat - Mirage Hotel Las Vegas
Wildlife Habitat - Flamingo Hotel Las Vegas
World's Brightest Light Beam - Luxor Las Vegas
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2007-05-06 17:26:08 · answer #8 · answered by marshall m 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
not much it is not called sin city for nothing
2007-05-06 13:37:07 · answer #9 · answered by Belgrademitch 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋