How to Entertain Kids in Las Vegas

Conservatory and Botanical Gardens - The 13.573 sq ft. ever-changing natural display of exotic plants fill this fragrant garden.

Fountains of Bellagio - This awesome inspiring water feature is choreographed to opera, classical and whimsical music. (see video here)

Bellagio Gallery of Fine Arts - Featuring masterworks by American artists such as Georgia O'Keeffe, Stuart Davis and Marsden Hartley. Open 10am-6pm, Sun-Thurs 10am-9pm Fri-Sat.

Adventuredome - Enjoy the indoor theme park with a variety of theme park rides..More info.

Circus Acts - Watch skilled circus performers at the Carnival Midway. (see video here )

Carnival Midway - Adults and children will find a variety of fun things to do at the Carnival Midway, with over 200 games surrounding the circus stage. More details..

Take a Tour - Kids will enjoy seeing how chocolate is made. They will enjoy the free chocolate samples even more. See the cactus garden before you leave.

Fantasy Faire midway - Fun and games for guests of all ages. Multitude of carnival-style rides and arcade games.

Magic Motion Film Ride - Take a trilling ride, offered in the Fantasy Faire midway. Try Dino Island, Spongebob SquarePants and Extreme Log Ride. Must be 42 inches tall to ride.

Experience a real speedway in Las Vegas with two indoor tracks, one oval and one road course, side-by-side competition and OVER 2000 FEET of track.

Hours: Tuesday - Friday, noon - 9 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Closed on Mondays.

Flamingo Wildlife Habitat - See a group of Chilean flamingos. Other animals at this habitat include swans, ducks, koi and turtles. (see video here)

Note to Parents: Children are not allowed to loiter on the gaming floor, or accompany a parent who is gambling. Please ask a security guard to find out more about local rules. Also be aware of all local curfews and laws.

Fremont Street Experience - Look up and enjoy the show on the ceiling at the famous Fremont Street Experience. (view video here)

Real Action Stunt Stage - Kids still up at 8:15pm and 10:15pm can watch acrobats perform on the Real Action Stunt Stage.

Riders of Thunderdome - A motorcycle team defies gravity in a globe.

Gameworks is a fun place for families to hang out and there is a convenient location on the Strip.

Visit the Bird Viewing Preserve in Henderson, which is just a few minutes away from Las Vegas. Young nature-lovers will enjoy watching the 200 species of birds.

Children will enjoy playing with the over 100 hands-on exhibits at this unique children's museum. Arts, sciences and humanities come to life as children touch, see, explore and experience the exhibits. It is fun for the whole family.

Hours: Tues - Fri 9am - 4pm; Sat. 10am - 5pm; Sun. noon - 5pm. Closed Mondays.

Admission: $9 Adults; $8 seniors; military and children 1yr - 17yrs. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Titanic Exhibition

Open daily, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Last entry at 9 p.m.
Adult admission: $27; Seniors: $25; Children 14 years of age and under: $20
Nevada residents with valid I.D. and Luxor hotel guests, Adults: $24

You can entertain kids at M & M's, there is certainly a lot to see. Children will enjoy the interactive nature of this four-story complex as well as the thousands of M & M merchandise.

Shark Reef Aquarium

The 90,560 sq ft. aquarium allows kids to wander through a glass walkway and get up-close with several species of sharks, sawfish, giant rays, endangered green sea turtles, piranha, moon jellies and rare golden crocodiles. The aquarium features more than 2,000 unusual aquatic animals in 1.6 million gallons of seawater. And, join tour guides for a thirty-minute behind-the-scenes look at the aquarium's residents. Your kids will love the petting tank with stingrays and horseshoe crabs.
Phone: 702-632-4555

Children 4 and under get in free. (view video here)

Lion Habitat

This 6,000-square foot, glassed-in compound is a free attraction that features lions of all ages. Guests can be encircled by lions at any time via a see-through, walkway tunnel that runs through the Habitat. The lions actually lives on an 8.5-acre ranch, 12 miles from the MGM Grand. Small groups are brought to play with each other, cuddle with trainers and, sometimes, let out an impressive roar. Kids can take home their own lion (the stuffed-animal kind) from the Habitat's gift shop.

Phone: 702-891-1111

Race your kids on the four tracks at the Mini Grand Prix, play arcade games, then break for lunch at the on-site restaurant. More details..

Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat - This exotic tropical oasis is home to bottlenose dolphins, white tigers, white lions, leopards and black panthers. Visit the dolphin habitat with tanks that replicate the dolphins’ natural habitat. Your child can even be a dolphin trainer for the day.

Volcano Eruptions - The volcano erupts every hour. (view video here)

White Tigers - See Siegfried and Roy's Royal White Tigers in their tropical surroundings.

Aquarium - The 53 foot long aquarium contains 1,000 species of animals from all over the world. It is currently being renovated and will be closed from July 2007 to October 2007.

Tropical Rainforest - The Tropical Rainforest is just inside the entrance of the Mirage.

Manhattan Express - This roller coaster takes riders around the perimeter and even through the center of the hotel. More details..

Sunday - Thursday 11am - 11pm; Friday & Saturday 10:30am - midnight.

Coney Island Emporium - Arcade and midway style games, plus coin-operated video games. Sunday - Thursday 8am - midnight; Friday & Saturday 8am - 2am.

Eiffel Tower Experience - Take an elevator ride for a view of the Strip from this replica of the Eiffel Tower at 460 feet.

Clown enthusiasts will enjoy browsing through Ron Lee's clown creations.

Cyber Speedway -

Take a 220mph ride in Nascar Cafe's racing simulators. Cyber Speedway, is a realistic simulator with 20-foot wraparound screens. NASCAR excitement overflows at this complex dedicated to racing action. Phone: 702-734-7223

Speed The Ride -

Named the best attraction in Vegas, jump on the roller coaster, SPEED-The Ride, and travel through an underground tunnel, a hair-raising loop and a 90-degree incline at speeds up to 70 miles per hour - then do it all again backwards.

Pit Pass Arcade - Over 120 player stations available. More details..

Sunset Stampede - A wolf's call heralds the laser light and water show in the Mystic Falls Park at Sam's Town. The fountain waters dance to music by the Indianapolis Philharmonic Orchestra.

Just 15 minutes away from the Strip, the Zoological-Botanical Park, or Las Vegas Zoo, is entertaining and educational for kids. It is a year-round zoo including animals native to Nevada.

Open daily from 9am to 5pm. Admission $7.00 for Adults and $5.00 for seniors 62+ and children 2-12. Children under 2 get in free. (702) 647-4685

The Children's Park at Town Square is a childs paradise with a variety of playground elements including a merry-go-round, hedge maze, a tree house, playhouse, interactive play stations and pop-up jet water fountains. Hours: Mon - Thurs 10am - 9:30pm; Sat 10am - 10pm; Sun; 11am - 8pm. FREE

There are a variety of games at this complex to keep your kids interested, including an indoor rock wall, a go-kart track, and arcade games.

Thrill Rides - Enjoy thrill rides at the Stratosphere, including Insanity-The Ride, X Scream, and Big Shot. (view video here)

Observation Deck - Show your children an amazing 360 degree view of Las Vegas from the tallest building in Nevada. More details..