Las Vegas Attractions for Kids

Lied Discovery Children's Museum

• Your kids can learn how to be environmentally friendly, play with electricity or step inside a hurricane at the Lied Discovery Children's Museum. This museum features more than 100 permanent exhibits, as well as temporary ones for your kids to enjoy. In the Desert Discovery exhibit, babies can play in an oasis, while toddlers and preschoolers can sculpt boulders and experience a night in the desert. Older kids can make music on a laser harp, learn how to eat healthy and watch science experiments. The museum is closed on Mondays and major holidays.

  Lied Discovery Children's Museum

  833 Las Vegas Blvd. N.

  Las Vegas, NV 89101

  (702) 382-5437

  http://www.ldcm.org/

Southern Nevada Zoological Park and Botanical Garden

• Take your kids to see the last Barbary Ape family in the country at the Southern Nevada Zoological Park and Botanical Garden. The zoo and garden also feature endangered wildcats, emus, wallabies and rare bamboos. The Nevada Zoological Foundation runs the zoo and focuses on educating the public about habitat conservation and endangered species. The zoo is open daily all year round.

  Southern Nevada Zoological Park and Botanical Garden

  1775 N. Rancho Dr.

  Las Vegas, NV 89106

  (702) 647-4685

  http://www.lasvegaszoo.com/

Adventuredome Theme Park

• Ride an indoor roller coaster, play laser tag or race remote-control cars at the Adventuredome Theme Park. The park features a variety of thrill rides that will spin you around or turn you upside down. Your kids can also join SpongeBob Squarepants in a 4D adventure ride. Younger kids can enjoy tamer rides, such as Frog Hopper and Miner Mike. Family rides, including a carousel and a hot-air balloon ferris wheel, are also available. Midway games and an arcade provide additional entertainment. The theme park is open daily. Call (702) 794-3939 for current hours of operation.

  Adventuredome Theme Park

  Circus, Circus Hotel, Casino and Theme Park

  2880 Las Vegas Blvd. S.

  Las Vegas, NV 89109

  (702) 794-3912 or (800) 444-2472

  http://www.adventuredome.com/

Cowboy Trail Rides

• Travel the desert and canyons just beyond the Las Vegas Strip on horseback. Family-owned Cowboy Trail Rides offers horseback tours of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Kids must be at least eight years old. Several different tours are offered, including a sunset ride that ends with a Western barbecue dinner and entertainment. Catch glimpses of desert wildlife, such as coyotes and bobcats, or explore ancient caves. Tours are offered throughout the year. Make your reservations by visiting the website below.

  Cowboy Trail Rides

  3740 S. Jensen St.

  Las Vegas, NV 89147

  (702) 387-2457

  http://www.cowboytrailrides.com/index.html