How to Entertain Kids in Las Vegas
Worried about how to entertain kids in Las Vegas? Worry no more. Las Vegas is no longer an adults-only playground so you don't have to leave the kids behind. It is rapidly becoming more family-oriented so there are lots of things for children and adults to enjoy together. When you are ready to go to the casinos, however, remember that it is a no-kid zone. If children must pass through to get to another part of the hotel, then they must keep to the designated pathways, accompanied by an adult. WIth that said, here is a list of things for kids and families to enjoy, listed by location.
Bellagio |
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.
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Circus Circus |
Adventuredome - Enjoy America's largest 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..
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Ethel M Chocolate Factory |
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.
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Excalibur |
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.

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FastKart Speedway |
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 |
Flamingo Wildlife Habitat - See a group of Chilean flamingos. Other animals at this habitat include swans, ducks, koi and turtles. (more info.)
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Our Turn Excursions Las Vegas |
Finally the kids can enjoy Vegas as much as their parents do with Our Turn Excursions!
Our Turn Excursions provides safe and secure excursions for children ages 6 and up whose parents just want a day to themselves to explore Las Vegas. More Information |
Fremont Street |
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.
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Gameworks |
Gameworks is a video playground created by Steven Spielberg and contains state-of-the-art games and attractions. Conveniently location on the Strip, Gameworks is a fun place for families to hang out.
Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – midnight; Friday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Restaurant hours: Sunday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Friday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – midnight. |
Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve |
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.
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Lied Discovery Children's Museum |
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. |
Luxor Hotel |
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 |
M & M's World |
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.
Do not miss the free 3D movie "I lost my M" starring Red and Yellow. The movie theatre was recently renovated and the free movie is better than ever. .... more information
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Top 10 Family Friendly Activities in Las Vegas

Adventuredome at Circus Circus
Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay
Gameworks (Las Vegas strip)
M&M World (Las Vegas strip)
Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at the Mirage
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum at Venetian
Roller Coaster at New York-New York
Lied Children's Museum
Ethel M Chocolate Factory tour
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Aquarium at Caesars Palace
Mandalay Bay |
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. (more info)
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MGM Grand |
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. (more info)
Phone: 702-891-1111
CSI: The Experience
This is your chance to solve crimes like the ones seen on the hit TV show. The exhibit includes three crime scenes, two state-of-the-art labs and much more. Experiences run every 10 minutes, from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., with last entry at 9 p.m. Guests must arrive on time for their scheduled tour or they must wait for the next available tour. The experience lasts 60 to 90 minutes.
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Mini Grand Prix |
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..
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Mirage |
 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. More Information
Volcano Eruptions - The volcano erupts every hour. (view video here)
White Tigers - See Siegfried and Roy's Royal White Tigers in their tropical surroundings. More Information
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.
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New York New York |
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.
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Paris Las Vegas |
Eiffel Tower Experience - Take an elevator ride for a view of the Strip from this replica of the Eiffel Tower at 460 feet.
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Sam's Town |
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.
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Southern Nevada Zoological Botanical Park |
 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 
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Town Square |
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
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The Sports Center |
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.
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The Stratosphere |
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..
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Las Vegas Video Arcades |
Video Arcades are located at the following hotels and premises around the Vegas strip
Las Vegas Curfew
A local ordinance prohibits children under the age of 18 from being in arcades after 10pm on weekdays or after midnight on weekends unless accompanied by an adult. More info.

