Things for Kids to Do During Summer Vacation in Las Vegas

Adventuredome at Circus Circus

• Thrill seekers will find plenty to entertain themselves at the Adventuredome located at Circus Circus in Las Vegas. With 25 rides and other attractions, Adventuredome offers activities for kids of all ages. Whether they're hanging upside down on the world's only indoor double-loop, double-corkscrew roller coaster or being blasted by lasers during a game of laser tag, kids should find enough excitement at Adventuredome to last all day.

  Adventuredome at Circus Circus

  2880 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

  Las Vegas, NV 89109

  (702) 794-3939

  (800) 444-2472

  www.adventuredome.com/

Gameworks

• The days of Monopoly and Checkers are a thing of the past at Las Vegas' Gameworks, which is located on the strip next to the MGM Grand. Here, you and your kids can play high intensity and fantastical games, such as UFO Catcher and Virtual Bowling (See Ref 2). This state-of-the-art arcade also offers a kids area for the younger members of your family, as well as dining options.

  Gameworks

  3785 Las Vegas Blvd. South

  Ste. 010

  Las Vegas, NV 89109

  702-432-4263

  www.gameworks.com

Las Vegas Natural History Museum

• Kids wanting to get away from the bright lights and noise of the strip should stop in the Las Vegas Natural History Museum. The museum offers an educational, yet fun alternative for children interested in wildlife, culture and ecosystems. While there, kids can explore the treasures of Egypt or Nevada wildlife through one of the musuem's many exhibits.The Las Vegas Natural History Museum is open daily from 9am to 4pm and is $5 for children 3-11 and $10 for adults (As of August 2010). Children under 2 are free.

  Las Vegas Natural History Museum

  900 North Las Vegas Blvd.

  Las Vegas, NV 89101

  702-384-3466

  www.lvnhm.org

Ethel M Chocolate Factory

• Visitors don't only find the chocolate delicious, but educational as well at Ethel M Chocolate Factory. Here, kids can learn (and taste) the chocolate-making process, as they witness a chocolate factory in action. Guests will appreciate the Chocolate lounge, where they relax while sampling chocolates. Tourists can also explore the Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden (adjacent to the chocolate factory) where visitors can discover 300 types of plants. Both Ethel M attractions are free and open to all ages.

  Ethel M Chocolate Factory

  One Sunset Way

  Henderson, NV 89014

  http://www.ethelschocolate.com/about_us/factory_tour.aspx

Springs Preserves

• Going to Vegas can also encourage your kids to "Go Green" if they visit Springs Preserves. This institution brings together a number of interactive exhibits, events and collections designed to provide an education in wildlife, as well as sustainable practices. Both kids and adults can take courses ranging from wildlife to eco-friendly practices -

  Springs Preserves

  333 S. Valley View Blvd.

  Las Vegas, Nevada

  702 822-7700

  http://www.springspreserve.org/index.html