Las Vegas - for Family Vacations
Yes, families do go to Las Vegas; this glitzy town has several attractions geared to kids, some located at major hotels, others "standalone" such as Wet'N'Wild Water Park. Families can also stay at some distance from the strip, at the luxury Lake Las Vegas resort. And day outings can get you into the great outdoors, to Red Rock Canyon, for example.
Las Vegas Family Vacations
About's guide for Las Vegas for Visitors covers kid-friendly attractions, activities, and other aspects of Las Vegas family vacations.
About's guide for Las Vegas for Visitors covers kid-friendly attractions, activities, and other aspects of Las Vegas family vacations.
Las Vegas for Families - photos
The Las Vegas "strip" has something for everyone: this walking tour photo gallery includes plenty that kids can enjoy.
The Las Vegas "strip" has something for everyone: this walking tour photo gallery includes plenty that kids can enjoy.
Ritz Carlton Lake Las Vegas
This luxury lakefront resort is just 17 miles from The Strip, but a world apart. Year-round outdoor activities include water sports, stargazing, hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing; 36 holes of golf. Lake Las Vegas is a privately-owned lake with marina, a shopping and dining "village", casino, private residences, and several resort hotels, all designed with Italian influence.
This luxury lakefront resort is just 17 miles from The Strip, but a world apart. Year-round outdoor activities include water sports, stargazing, hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing; 36 holes of golf. Lake Las Vegas is a privately-owned lake with marina, a shopping and dining "village", casino, private residences, and several resort hotels, all designed with Italian influence.
Top Family-Friendly Hotels in Las Vegas
Suggestions from About.com's Guide for Hotels.
Suggestions from About.com's Guide for Hotels.
Mandalay Bay Resort: "Beach"
A beach-- in Las Vegas? Mandalay Bay has an 11-acre sand beach, with wave pool and lazy river. Beach access is for resort guests only.
A beach-- in Las Vegas? Mandalay Bay has an 11-acre sand beach, with wave pool and lazy river. Beach access is for resort guests only.
Platinum Hotel & Spa
Non-gaming, smoke-free, off-strip boutique hotel; all suites have full gourmet kitchens, living room with sleeper sofa, whirlpool tubs and private balcony; hotel has an indoor/outdoor pool. Look for family packages.
Non-gaming, smoke-free, off-strip boutique hotel; all suites have full gourmet kitchens, living room with sleeper sofa, whirlpool tubs and private balcony; hotel has an indoor/outdoor pool. Look for family packages.
Adventure Dome
The Adventure Dome Theme Park, at Circus Circus, has a roller coaster, water chute ride, bumper cards, IMAX theater, and more. An All-Day Pass costs about 20 bucks.
The Adventure Dome Theme Park, at Circus Circus, has a roller coaster, water chute ride, bumper cards, IMAX theater, and more. An All-Day Pass costs about 20 bucks.
Las Vegas - Day Trips
Suggestions at the Onroute web site for day outings around Las Vegas, such as heading to Mead (Lost City Museum; Valley of Fire) or hiking in Red Rock Canyon.
Suggestions at the Onroute web site for day outings around Las Vegas, such as heading to Mead (Lost City Museum; Valley of Fire) or hiking in Red Rock Canyon.