While Las Vegas has certainly earned a reputation as a playground for adults, it is still a very kid- and family-friendly city. Some hotels and attractions cater specifically to adults, but there are also several tailored for children. A trip to Las Vegas with the kids is a significant opportunity to enrich their lives with educational exhibits, spectacular shows, poolside play and hours of fun and games within the most kid-friendly hotels.
New York New York Hotel & Casino is a playground for kids as well as adults. Kids and parents can enjoy fun in the sun at the hotel's pool, which also boasts three whirlpools for relaxation. The hotel is perhaps best known for its condensed replication of New York City's most famous buildings and attractions, such as the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty. Within this exhibit lies the track for the famous New York New York roller coaster ride. The cars of the roller coaster are designed to look like New York City taxicabs. The roller coaster is best suited for older children who can handle pulse-racing features like a 144-feet drop, barrel rolls and speeds of 67 miles per hour. Kids must be 54-inches tall to ride.
New York-New York Hotel & Casino
3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
800-689-1797
nynyhotelcasino.com
Mandalay Bay Las Vegas is full of activities to entertain your children. The hotel boasts an 11-acre beach area with a wave pool, lazy river, three swimming pools and a real sand beach. While the kids are playing, adults may enjoy visiting the Beachside Casino. Mandalay Bay is also home to a predator-based aquarium and exhibit, Shark Reef Aquarium. Here, kids will be fascinated by up-close glimpses of different shark species, sawfish, sea turtles, piranha, giant rays and golden crocodiles. The aquarium offers an educational program twice daily on weekdays. The program includes a guided tour of the aquarium and a classroom session. As of September, 2010, Mandalay Bay is host of the world-famous musical experience, "The Lion King." Kids are sure to be amazed at the spectacle of live performers bringing their favorite animated characters to life with costumes, masks and makeup.
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89119
877-632-7800
mandalaybay.com
Circus Circus Hotel and Casino is packed with fun and excitement for children. Within the hotel is the Circus Circus Carnival Midway, a playground packed with all the fun games and amusements you would expect to find at a carnival. In addition to balloon popping and throwing games, there is a full arcade to entertain the children. You can see free circus acts like acrobats and magicians perform at the Carnival Midway starting every day at 11 a.m.. This hotel is home to the famous Adventuredome, an indoor theme park featuring roller coasters, spinning rides, tower rides, water rides and more. There are rides to stimulate children of all sizes and ages. Guests can pay for each ride or purchase an all-day pass. When booking your stay at Circus Circus, inquire about special deals and combination offers that can help to save you money.
Circus Circus Las Vegas Hotel and Casino
2880 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-734-0410
circuscircus.com
