Las Vegas is a fun filled place to be for not just adults but for kids too. There are so many attractions and activities for children in Las Vegas. Kids will enjoy everything from being outside in nature to being indoors riding amusement park rides. The following is a travel guide to Las Vegas for kids:
1. Zoological Botanical Park
1775 N. Rancho
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 647-4685
www.lasvegaszoo.com
The Zoological Botanical Park is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets cost, adults – $8, seniors (65 & up) $6, children (2-12) $6, and children under 2 are free. It is located 6 miles from the main Vegas strip, and it is three acres. The zoo has more than 150 animals and plants. There are eagles, wallabies, chimpanzees, talking parrots, exotic reptiles, and other animals. The zoo is very interactive. You can buy birdseed, and you can feed the birds flying around the zoo. You can also feed the pygmy goats at their exhibit. There are picnic tables so you can have a picnic lunch there.
2. Adventuredome Theme Park
2880 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 794-3939
www.adventuredome.com
The Adventuredome Theme Park is open from Monday – Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to midnight, and Sunday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets cost $4 to $7 per ride. You may also purchase an all day pass. All day passes cost, adults – $24.94, children 33 – 47 inches tall – $14.95, and children under 33 inches are free. It is located at the Circus Circus Hotel Casino. It is known for its 5 acres of indoor fun. There are 25 amusement rides and attractions. That includes a giant water ride, IMAX ride, mini-golf, arcade, booths, laser tag, and a clown show.
3. Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 492-3960
www.madametussauds.com
Madame Tussauds is open 365 days of the year from Sunday – Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets cost ages 13-9 – $25, ages 60 and up – $18, children (7-12) – $15, and children (6 and under) – free. It is located at the Venetian Hotel Casino. It is 2 stories tall and 30,000 sq. ft. It is an interactive wax museum. There are about 100 wax figures depicting legendary people of all time. Those include TV stars, Pop Stars, Cultural Icons, Las Vegas legends, Hollywood Stars, Sport Stars, and World Icons.
4. Springs Preserve
333 S. Valley View Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 822-7700
www.springspreserve.org
Springs Preserve is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets cost, adults – $18.95, seniors (65 & up) – $17.95, children (over 5) – $10.95, and children (under 5) – are free. It is 180 acres. It is known for its beautiful trails and gardens. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. There are interactive children’s exhibits and galleries. The 1,800 seat outdoor amphitheater provides lots of entertainment. There is a children’s playground and gift shop. Plus, there is a restaurant on grounds operated by Wolfgang Puck called “Springs Café”.
5. Gondola Ride at the Venetian
3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 414-4500
www.venetian.com
Gondola Ride located at the Venetian Hotel Casino is open from Sunday – Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Friday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to midnight. Tickets for the ride are on sale the day of your planned ride at 9 a.m. Tickets cost $16 per person. However, children who are 2 and younger can ride for free. The Gondola Ride makes you feel like you are in Italy. There is an indoor ride and an outdoor ride. The indoor ride is about 14 minutes long. When you glide down the indoor canal you can see all the pretty shops and cafes. The outdoor ride is outside of the Venetian, and it is in the 31,235 sq. ft. lagoon.
