What are some kid-friendly things to do while in Las Vegas?
Cheap hotels, every kind of food you can imagine. Plenty of sizzle, spectacle, first-rate theatrical productions, giant red rocks for climbing and water playgrounds. Take a gondola ride, kayak or enjoy outdoor entertainment at the MonteLago Village Resort at Lake Las Vegas. Welcome to Las Vegas, where room prices average just over $130 a night (a lot lower in summer. Rooms, as a rule, are cheaper Sunday through Thursday, if there isn’t a big convention in town). There’s just one problem: “We don’t market to families,” said Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority spokesman Erika Pope. In fact, Las Vegas may be the only city in America not rolling out the red carpet for families this summer. But that’s not keeping families away. Why is it we always pine to be a member of the club that doesn’t want us? Despite the decidedly adult “What-happens-in-Vegas-stays-in-Vegas” ad campaign, 10 percent of the more than 39 million visitors last year reported that someone under 21 was in their gro
Kids enjoy: * The Lied Discovery Museum – A fun place for the kids to make a few scientific discoveries and do what kids do best. Play. * Las Vegas Springs Preserve- Stroll through desert trails, indoor interactive exhibits and various gardens. You will be impressed by this place and your children will have plenty of fun. * Adventuredome Theme Park at Circus Circus – Rollercoaster, water ride and carnival games. Yeah, the kids will hate it. You should consider spending at least 4 hours to play at Adventuredome. * Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay – The Aquarium is nice but it can be expensive relative to other aquariums across the country. They do continue to improve the aquarium and it is looking very impressive. Sources: http://govegas.about.com/od/familyfun/a/kidsinlv.
