Things to Do in Las Vegas With Kids
Kids will love the free circus shows at the Carnival Midway center stage at Circus Circus. The talented trapeze acts, aerial dancing and juggling will leave them awestruck.
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1. High Roller Observation Wheel
Though Las Vegas has a reputation as an adult playground, it’s also packed with family-friendly activities. Take in the lights and sights from a bird’s-eye view aboard the High Roller observation wheel at The LINQ. From here, you can see the spouting fountains that dance to music at the Bellagio and bold, iconic hotels like the golden Mandalay Bay and Paris’s black pyramid.
The indoor Adventuredome amusement park at Circus Circus Hotel & Casino offers five acres of rides, arcade and carnival games and more. Kids ages 5 and older will love the circus shows, with skilled trapeze acts, aerial dancing and funny clowns.
The Popovich Comedy Pet Theater showcases talented rescued animals that balance, jump and entertain during this popular show. Families can also check out the animals at the onsite zoo, or get an adrenaline rush at Vegas Indoor Skydiving. A basic “Learn to Fly” package includes training and time in the wind tunnel.
2. Cowabunga Bay Water Park
Located in Henderson, this water park (formerly Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas) is an excellent way to cool down during hot days. It offers tubular slides a wave pool, body waterslides, a lazy river and separate kids play areas. You can even rent VIP cabanas with a private pool and deluxe furniture during certain events like Neon Nights, when the park is lit up in neon colors.
Travelers say their kids loved exploring Omega Mart, an immersive art installation by Meow Wolf. Inside this “Supermarket of the Future,” every door leads to a new realm of fantasy and adventure. Toddlers and young kids can cook in The Pizzeria, sort mail at the Post Office and get pampered at The Beauty Salon during their play-filled visit to this mini city.
Families can experience the thrill of skydiving without jumping from a plane at this unique indoor wind tunnel. The basic package includes training all equipment and time in the wind tunnel.
3. Madame Tussauds
The Vegas Strip may have a reputation for adult-centric shows and casinos, but the city offers plenty of kid-friendly activities and attractions. Kids will love the fountains that dance to music at the Bellagio Water Show and the Adventuredome at Circus Circus Hotel & Casino. The gondola ride at The Venetian Resort is another family must-see, gliding along the glistening canals past cloud painted ceilings and European esque squares.
The Madame Tussauds wax museum features amazingly lifelike figures of famous singers, actors and athletes – perfect for taking selfies. There’s also a 4D movie theatre that brings you face to face with your favourite Marvel superheroes including Captain America, Thor and Black Panther.
4. The Las Vegas Natural History Museum
While many people think of Las Vegas as a 21-plus destination, this entertainment mecca has plenty to offer families. The Las Vegas Natural History Museum is a Smithsonian Affiliate, with exhibits on everything from dinosaurs to Nevada wildlife.
The kids will go wild for the Prehistoric Gallery, where they can marvel at a T-Rex skeleton and Triceratops skull. But this is not a one-trick pony; the museum also features exhibits on marine life and wild Nevada animals.
At the Shark Reef Aquarium, your kids’ jaws will drop when they see a 3,000-gallon tank filled with real sharks and stingrays. They’ll also love the Touch Pool, where they can feel a gentle stingray glide over their hand.
You can catch a family friendly circus show for free at the Circus Circus Carnival Midway center stage, featuring skilled trapeze acts and aerial dancing. Alternatively, you can buy tickets for a slew of kid friendly shows that include amazing magic acts and Jabberwockeez.
