Las Vegas is best known for its casinos and its adult-oriented shows that line the Strip. Kids have never been the target customer at Las Vegas establishments. But more hotels have tried to offer amenities to attract families traveling with children. Children can find a variety of entertainment options ranging from theme park rides to aquariums and shows.
The Circus Circus Hotel in Las Vegas is a popular place for families to stay. The hotel has many amenities and attractions available to entertain children including the Adventuredome, Carnival Midway and circus acts. The Adventuredome is Circus Circus' theme park which includes an indoor, double-loop, roller coaster, a water ride which plummets down a 60-foot waterfall and other thrill rides. The theme park also caters to smaller children-- young kids will enjoy the rides like the Frog Hopper, the carousel and the train ride. Carnival Midway is an indoor carnival which features over 200 traditional carnival games. This location also brings in some of the world's greatest circus acts. There are usually a few different circus acts performing on site at a time.
Circus Circus Las Vegas Hotel and Casino
2880 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las vegas NV 89109
702-734-0410
circuscircus.com
There are a few attractions at the Mandalay Bay that will keep kids occupied. The hotel features the on-site Shark Reef, which is one of the only predator-based aquariums in the world. The aquarium features other sea predators including sting rays, sea turtles and golden crocodiles. Beside the aquarium, the hotel also has the musical "Disney's The Lion King" playing on-site and a beach complete with sand, three pools, a wave pool and lazy river that kids can also enjoy.
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89119
1-877-632-7800
mandalaybay.com
Before even entering the premises, children will be thrilled by the gigantic roller coaster in front of the New York, New York hotel. The coaster reaches elevations of 203 feet and hits speed up to 67 miles per hour. The hotel also has teamed up with other hotels nearby on the strip, such as the Excalibur, Manadalay Bay and MGM grand, to sell bundle packages to three of the activities at different locations for one, discounted rate. That means for one price, kids can check out the roller coaster at New York, New York, visit the SpongeBob attraction at the Excalibur and visit the Shark Reef at Manadalay Bay.
New York, New York Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89109
866-815-4365
nynyhotelcasino.com
