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Traveling with kids in Las Vegas

by Ron N. Sullivan

Viva Las Vegas!

Like the late and great Elvis Presley, even your kids will be singing those words, because Las Vegas is "Kid Friendly." From fun restaurants and hotels to an array of museums, theme parks and other exciting venues, your kids will be glad you put Las Vegas on your travel itinerary.

Lied Discovery Children's Museum

833 Las Vegas Blvd N Las Vegas, NV 8910,

United States

Phone: (702) 382-5437

This museum features hands-on exhibits in the arts, sciences, nature, music and humanities. You can even celebrate a special occasion like birthdays in one of their many party rooms - without having to cleanup afterwards.

Adventuredome Theme Park

2880 Las Vegas Blvd S Las Vegas, NV 89109,

United States

Phone: (702) 794-3939

Everyone can enjoy this indoor 5-acre park of clown shows, carnival games and rides. The park's 4D out-of-this-world adventures with Marvin the Martian and Spongebob SquarePants will make your kids wide-eyed and speechless. Younger kids will need to be accompanied by an adult on some of these rides.

Forum Shops at Caesar's Palace

3500 Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89109,

United States

Phone: (702) 933-6888

The talking statues in the Fall of Atlantis fountain show will entertain the whole family. The special effects will take your breath away. Watch a 20-foot winged beast appear while Atlantis is consumed by fire and then by torrents of flooding water. After the show, check out the 50,000-gallon saltwater aquarium, which holds more than 100 species of ocean life.

Siegfried and Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat

3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South,

Las Vegas, NV 89109

Phone: (702) 791-7188

Meet one of the most exotic of land animals, including one of the most intelligent water creatures in the world. Watch the parade of various kinds of tigers, leopards, panthers, and lions. Your kids will be spellbound with this collection of amazing animals.

The Aquarium at the Silverton Hotel

3333 Blue Diamond Rd Las Vegas, NV 89139,

United States

Phone: (702) 407-9312

The main attraction is a 117,000-gallon artificial reef, which is home to a whopping 4,000 tropical fish from around the world, 3 species of stingrays and 3 species of sharks. The entire family will be delighted at two different and spectacularly colorful underwater shows.

Gondola Ride at the Venetian Hotel

3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89109

Phone: (702) 414-4500

Let the kids enjoy a wonderful Gondola ride at the Venetian Hotel. Relax on a ride through the Grand Canal Shoppes and beneath bridges, where you can view all the quaint shops and cafes above.

In Search of the Obelisk

3900 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89109

Phone: (702) 262-4629 (800) 288-1000

This is a one-of-a-kind adventure. As expedition crew members, your kids will race against the dangerous Dr. Osiris for the crystal obelisk. This motion simulator ride is action-packed and will keep the whole family tingling with excitement.

Las Vegas Natural History Museum

900 N. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89109

Phone: (702) 384-3466

This museum houses more than six unique exhibits: the African Savannah, Desert Life, Nevada's Prehistoric Past, the Marine Life Gallery, the Young Scientist Center, the Dinosaur Exhibit, and the Wild Nevada Gallery. Be inspired, entertained and educated by some of the incredible visual displays.

MGM Grand Lion Habitat

3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89109

Phone: (702) 891-1111 (800) 646-7787

Stare in wonderment at the majestic lions. Watch them feed, play with a big ball, lick their immense paws, sleep, and strut around their kingdom. Afterward, the kids can pick up lion-themed items like stuffed animals, magnets and a variety of interesting books.

Planetarium and Observatory

3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Ste. 1A

North Las Vegas, NV 89030

Phone: (702) 651-4SKY

Sit in complete awe at the variety of celestial objects like the moon, planets, stars, star clusters and other out-of-this-world-phenomena as they're displayed in the night sky of this planetarium.

M&M's World

3785 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89109

Phone: (702) 736-7611

Imagine: four floors of chocolate heaven. Bright colors, souvenirs and lively music will greet you once you step inside M&M's world. On the second, third and fourth floors get your fill of candy dispensers, logotype T-shirts, memorabilia, and home decor, including sweaters for your dog or cat, lunch bags and more. Watch a 3-D movie during your visit and will feel like you're in a dream world - a chocolate dream world.

Springs Preserve

333 S. Valley View Blvd.

Las Vegas, Nevada (between US 95 and Alta Drive)

Phone: (702) 822-7700 Fax: (702) 822-8453

Here we find a Las Vegas of the past. Enjoy the Origen Experience (the culture and history of the Las Vegas Valley), The Desert Living Center (shows how valuable resources of the desert environment are protected; and includes 43 interactive exhibits), Garden Trails (picturesque landscapes filled with many native plants, birds and animal species), and The Nevada State Museum (This museum offers a glimpse of the ice age to the present day Las Vegas).

Excalibur Hotel's Tournament of Kings

3850 Las Vegas Boulevard South P.O. Box 96778

Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109-6778

Phone:1 (702) 597-7777

Dancing maidens, invading armies, jousting, fireworks and eating with your fingers add up to a great package of entertainment for the whole family at the Excalibur Hotel.

Lance Burton Monte Carlo Resort and Casino

3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Las Vegas, NV 89109,

United States

Phone: (888) 529-4828

Master Magician Lance Burton entertains with his magic that's full of wonder and amazement. Watch gloves turn into doves and burning candles appear in this magician's hands. Mr. Burton will not disappoint even the youngest member of your family.

Mac King at Harrah's

3475 Las Vegas Blvd South

Las Vegas, NV 89109,

United States

Phone: (800) 214-9110

Mac King astounds and makes you laugh. With his slight of hand, quick wit and engaging personality, the entire family will be in awe especially when a live goldfish appears over an audience member's head. Who knows, it might be your head.

Blue Man Group

3355 Las Vegas Blvd S

Las Vegas, NV 89109,

United States

Phone: (702) 697-1600

Messy, noisy, colorful, and very BLUE, describes this energetic trio. They strike all the right chords. The Blue Man Group is slapstick comedy, the Teletubbies and Wall-e all rolled into one.

Madame Tussards Wax Museum

3377 Las Vegas Blvd S # 2001

Las Vegas, NV 89109,

United States

Phone: (702) 862-7800

Your kids can celebrate their birthdays with the stars by posing with them in this interactive wax exhibit. Learn how they make these incredible true-to-life wax figures from the beginning to the end. A great wax experience.

Fremont Street Experience

425 Fremont St.

Las Vegas, NV 89101

Phone: (702) 678-5777

Glittering lights, stunning visual and sound effects, and crowds of milling, happy people is what this street is all about. The experience is part vintage Las Vegas with high tech marvel. With venue after venue of entertainment, you won't want this highly charged experience to end.

Bellagio Fountains

3600 Las Vegas Blvd S

Las Vegas, NV 89109,

United States

Phone: (702) 693-7111

This complimentary show of water, music and lights astounds all visitors. You have to see it to believe it.

Cirque de Soleil

Treasure Island Hotel & Casino

3300 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89109

Phone: 1-800-963-9634

This class act combines powerful and high-energy acrobatics with inspiring imagery. Color, whimsy and drama are all brought to breathtaking life before your eyes.

Mandalay Bay Shark Reef

3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89119

Phone: (702) 632-7777 (877) 632-7000

Gaze in awe at a myriad of sharks, including giant rays, moon jellies, the rare golden crocodiles and more. Don't miss this display of over 2,000 animals in 1.6 million gallons of seawater.

Circus Circus Hotel and Casino

2880 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89109

Phone: (702) 734-0410 (800) 634-3450

Jugglers, unicyclists, trapeze artists and more dazzle all visitors at the World's Largest Permanent Circus. It's an experience you won't forget.

Marjorie Barrick Museum

4505 S. Maryland Pkwy.

Las Vegas, NV 89154

Phone: (702) 895-338

Learn about native cultures of the southwest United States. Experience Navajo weaving, jewelry and basketry and archaeological objects. Kids and grown-ups stare in awe at the collection of colorful Guatemalan costumes and Mexican masks.

Neon Museum

East end of Fremont Street Experience

Las Vegas, NV

Phone: (702) 387-NEON

View a great collection of neon signs ranging from the 1930s to present day.

Gregory Popovich Comedy Pet Theatre

3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South #360

Las Vegas, Nevada NV 89109

Phone: (702) 932-1818

Some special and unique comedy for the whole family. Watch as 15 cats and 10 dogs dazzle the kids to pieces. Enjoy clowns, juggling, balancing acts and more.

Wildlife Habitat at the Flamingo

3555 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89109

Phone: (702) 733-3111 (800) 732-2111

This is home to a flock of live Chilean Flamingos and many other fascinating birds, like swans, koi, and ducks.

New York,New York Hotel & Casino

3790 Las Vegas Blvd S

Las Vegas, NV 89109

Phone: (702) 740-6969

Visit the New York skyline in Las Vegas. You'll find plenty of eateries, a large arcade and entertainment that will keep the kids busy for hours.

Stratosphere Tower observation deck

2000 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89104

Phone: (702) 380-7777 (800) 99-TOWER

At a height of 1,149 feet, the Stratosphere Tower is breathtaking. View Vegas day or night, while helicopters pass at eye level.

Zoological Botanical Park

1775 N. Rancho

Las Vegas, NV 89106

Phone: (702) 647-4685

This 3-acre park exhibits over 150 species of plants and animals. Learn and be entertained.

The Eiffel Tower Experience

3645 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89109

Phone: (702) 946-7000 (888) 266-5687

Experience a little bit of Paris, France in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Eiffel Tower takes your breath away from 50 stories up. Night or day visits up this 460-foot tower afford an incredible view of Las Vegas. View the city's natural beauty and watch planes take off at the Vegas airport. This venue will not disappoint.

Before you head for that Las Vegas vacation, check out the kid friendly hotels and restaurants at the websites below:

Hotels

Restaurants

And remember, even the hotels and restaurants are part of "The Las Vegas Experience."

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