We're taking our kids to Vegas in July. Any tips?

Question

Leaving them at home is not an option!!!!!

Answer 1

There is plenty for kids to do in Vegas. First, you want to catch all of the free stuff.


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.

Then you need to book the right hotel for kids and that does not necessarily mean the Circus Circus hotel. In the summer you probably want to spend some time at the pool areas, which in Vegas are fabulous. All of the big hotels have great pool areas. But the Mandalay Bay, and Monte Carlo hotels have a wave pool and a lazy river for tubing or body floating. The MGM hotel has a huge lazy river and a water fall. The Flamingo has a water slide (not big but nice and refreshing) and also a water fall. The pools at Caesars and Bellagio are good because they have multiple pools and plenty of places to sit. So consider the pool when you book.

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.

RED ROCK CANYON: Its about 20 miles west of Las Vegas out Charleston Blvd (you canpick 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.

Answer 2

there are a lot of great shows at vegas that you can all go to. One that might be exciting is the dinner and show at the excalibur. The show has sword fights, jousting, and other mid-evil events. there is also food that you can eat with your fingers. there is a show in LA similar called midevil times. In Vegas in has a different name but you can look it up on Excalibur.com

Also last time i went there was a FREE show at the treasure island hotel. With pirates and such. might be nice since the pirates of the caribian movie is coming out.

Gondola rides are also available inside the Belagio i believe.

there is also a replica of king tut's tumb in the Luxor

vegas is not just for adults there are a few things out in vegas for the kids just takes a little bit of reaserch.

Answer 3

Be prepared to be bored. Children are not allowed on the casino floor, to attend many shows, and are frowned upon in several restaurants. Someone previously said that Vegas caters to familes - obviously they haven't been there in the last few years. Vegas tried that in the 90s and it didn't work. They're now back to catering to the affulent adults in the 25-40 range.

Circus Circus and Excalibur have children-friendly shows, exhibits, and attractions. MGM used to offer babysitting services. If they're a little older, there's a roller coaster at NYNY. There's also the pool at your hotel.

Answer 4

Build-A-Bear, M&M's world,
The Mirage has an dolphins, aquarium, white tigers and a bunch of other stuff, Circus Circus, there is the hoover dam of course and you can't miss THE SIRENS OF T.I. Just kidding.

But Cirque Du Soliel is a lot of fun for kids if you have tons of money to shell out.

Answer 5

Find a babysitter or relatives to watch them. There isn't a whole heck of a lot for kids in Vegas, and you won't get to enjoy the full experience when you're having to worry about them.

Answer 6

There are tons of activities in Vegas now for people with kids. It used to be just for adults, but not anymore. There are great water parks and shows. If you plan on gambling, I am not sure what you could do with them. I am not a gambler so that doesn't bother me. Have you booked your Hotel? Call and ask them what activities they offer for kids. More and more of them now cater to families.

Answer 7

The excalibur and and circus circus have plenty of stuff for the to do. Next to the MGM there is a game room for them as well.

Answer 8

take them to excalibur they will love. they have one floor of the hotel with games for the kids and they shows u can watch. we used to go there when i was younger and still enjoy it.another place u could take them is to circus circus it has a amusement park inside.

Answer 9

there a zillion things for the kids in this town.
www.vegas.com and remember to take the kids to hoover dam. it is marvelous.

Enjoy this trip

Answer 10

anyhwere i'm not. i don't want to hear your screaming brats because you think it would be nifty to be a lousy parent and bring the kiddies to a place for ADULTS