Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Rising out of the desert like a mirage, Las Vegas stands as a testament to the ultimate adult-oriented vacation. As the city moved into the 21st century, it began to get away from the family-friendly image that plagued it in the 1990s. Today, Vegas has gotten back to its adult-oriented roots. However, kids are still welcome here and there are many things for them to do. There are actually several spectacular shows for the whole family.
Probably the most family-friendly show in all of Las Vegas is at the Excalibur hotel. The Tournament of Kings is a trip back to the time of King Arthur when knights settled their differences with a jousting lance. A bonus with this show is that it's also a dinner show featuring classic medieval food, all eaten by hand.
Shows are twice nightly at 6 and 8:30 p.m., excluding Tuesdays, between June 30 and Aug. 25. Tickets are $61.21. For more information, call the Excalibur ticket desk, or visit excalibur.com.
A Cirque du Soleil Show, Ka tells the story of good versus evil against the backdrop of an empire filled with amazing acrobats and dazzling special effects. This show lives at the MGM Grand resort and is appropriate for children. One of the great things about this show is there are children's prices, making it an attractive choice for families.
Tickets range from $69-$150 for adults and $34.50-$75 for children. Show times are 7 and 9:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call the MGM Grand at 702-531-3826 or visit mgmgrand.com.
Blue Man Group is an amazingly inventive concert-like experience in which three men dressed in black and covered in blue paint create futuristic music against a backdrop of great lighting and special effects. If you are the type of person who likes to sit upfront, be prepared to get messy. Ponchos are provided for the first few rows.
Blue Man Group plays twice nightly at 7 and 10 p.m. Tickets range from $71.50 to $143. For more information call 800-BLUEMAN or visit venetian.com.
Brand new at the Mandalay Bay, The Lion King comes from Broadway to entertain visitors in Las Vegas. This Tony-award winning Broadway production stages the movie of the same name with puppets, amazing choreography and memorable music.
The Lion King plays at 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday with shows at 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets range from $53 to $113.50. They can be purchased at mandalaybay.com or by calling 877-632-7400.
One of the longest running shows in Vegas, Mystere has delighted millions of people. This Cirque du Soleil show is at the Treasure Island and is a new take on the old fashion circus. This show has excellent music, amazing acrobatics and clowns to provide a comedic break.
Mystere plays at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday through Wednesday (dark on Thursday and Friday). Tickets are $60 to $109 with children costing $30 to $54.50 and can be purchased by calling 800-392-1999 or visiting treasureisland.com.