family friendly things to do in Vegas

[Dr. Jones]

Franklin's Circus Circus idea is a good suggestion. They have some of those Circus sets surrounded by a carnival gaming area too, which was always fun to go to when I was little. Then they have The Adventuredome Theme park thing that would be pretty interesting to your kids if they have never been to an indoor theme park(which actually kind of sucks beyond the fact that it is indoors).

That brings up something though, how in the world does Vegas not have a Six Flags or something on the outskirts somewhere? Just L.A. and all its theme parks being too close?

I've wondered the same and have always been told that anything 'family' eventually fails in LV.

I, for one, think an NBA franchise would prosper. It's a big enough city, but with 50MM people visiting each year from all over the country/world, it seems it would be merchandising hit and would be a cool diversion from the casinos during a 4day'r.

 

[Stoked]

Have you seen the "pirates" recently? It's mammorific!

Oh, no I havent. I did not know that.

 

[colton]

Franklin's Circus Circus idea is a good suggestion. They have some of those Circus sets surrounded by a carnival gaming area too, which was always fun to go to when I was little. Then they have The Adventuredome Theme park thing that would be pretty interesting to your kids if they have never been to an indoor theme park(which actually kind of sucks beyond the fact that it is indoors).

We went to one once--the Mall of America. It was superloud because all of the screaming bounces off the walls right back at you. How loud is Adventuredome?

 

[CONAN]

Walking up and down the strip is ok. The artists along there are cool. But yeah, you gotta shield them from the porn guys on every corner. The Excaliber/NY has good kid stuff. Serendipity down as Caesars I think is good ice cream but maybe not worth the walk. The shops underneath Caesars aren't bad.

Whatever happened to the White Tigers?

Once you get past Caesars it gets dicey if I remember right. If you want to go to the needle thing or Freemont street then take a cab there and back.

 

[Fishsticks]

Franklin's Circus Circus idea is a good suggestion. They have some of those Circus sets surrounded by a carnival gaming area too, which was always fun to go to when I was little. Then they have The Adventuredome Theme park thing that would be pretty interesting to your kids if they have never been to an indoor theme park(which actually kind of sucks beyond the fact that it is indoors).

That brings up something though, how in the world does Vegas not have a Six Flags or something on the outskirts somewhere? Just L.A. and all its theme parks being too close?

This summer we are getting a new wet and wild and some other waterpark.

 

[Fishsticks]

My wife is always on some vegas family site. Ill pass along when I speak to her later on.

 

[UGLI baby]

We went to one once--the Mall of America. It was superloud because all of the screaming bounces off the walls right back at you. How loud is Adventuredome?

If you hate noise, you'll love Vegas!

 

[UGLI baby]

I've wondered the same and have always been told that anything 'family' eventually fails in LV.

I, for one, think an NBA franchise would prosper. It's a big enough city, but with 50MM people visiting each year from all over the country/world, it seems it would be merchandising hit and would be a cool diversion from the casinos during a 4day'r.

4 days in Vegas???

You sick *******.

UGLI wouldn't live to tell the tale.

OKok. If you count Getting there Friday night and leaving Monday morning as a 4 day'r then Ive done it. On that trip I never changed clothes.

 

[Stoked]

4 days in Vegas???

You sick *******.

UGLI wouldn't live to tell the tale.

OKok. If you count Getting there Friday night and leaving Monday morning as a 4 day'r then Ive done it. On that trip I never changed clothes.

I agree. After 36 hours I have to get out while I am still breathing.

 

[Duck Rodgers]

We went to one once--the Mall of America. It was superloud because all of the screaming bounces off the walls right back at you. How loud is Adventuredome?

Same deal basically. I've never been to Mall of America's, but it looks better than the Adventure Dome via a quick google image search look. Probably should cross the dome off the list of potentials.

 

[colton]

Thanks. And thanks to all the others who have chimed in on this thread so far.

 

[infection]

Sinbad got his start as a pirate at Treasure Island. And I don't mean Sinbad the pirate. I mean Sinbad.

 

[colton]

I thought Sinbad was a sailor, not a pirate.

 

[Gyp Rosetti]

Is the Bunny Ranch in Vegas?

 

[Dr. Jones]

Is the Bunny Ranch in Vegas?

Just outside.

Also, depends on definition of 'family'

... sorry, Colton .. close your eyes and ears..

 

[infection]

I thought Sinbad was a sailor, not a pirate.

Wrong. Sinbad is a pirate-actor turned African-American comedian turned movie star turned talk show host turned guy who can be booked for 50k.

 

[colton]

Wrong. Sinbad is a pirate-actor turned African-American comedian turned movie star turned talk show host turned guy who can be booked for 50k.

You missed my reference. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinbad_the_Sailor

 

[Fishsticks]

https://vegasfamilyevents.com/

My wife uses this site often.

 

[vegas]

Our favorites are:
Lake Las Vegas - It's the old Ritz Carlton. Has a boat ride and has had a floating ice skating rink in the past. It is modeled after old europe and has a cluster of cobblestone style narrow pedestrian only streets with zig-zagging lights bulbs on a string overhead. There are interesting shops and restaurants and a parterre garden with a gas fire in the middle. The gelato is our favorite. There is also hotel on top of a bridge that spans the 'lake' near the inlet. you can walk on the bridge, the rooms are above. I have seen paddle boats there too.

It is about a 30 min drive from the strip, but it's always quiet. Call first, they are always having financial struggles and I can't promise what you might find.

Ethel M. Chocolates - This is a fine chocolate factory created to honor Momma Mars (as in m&ms and mars candy bars etc.). You can walk through the factory and see how they make chocolates. You also get a free chocolate at the end. Outside is the best cactus garden in Las Vegas with many varieties that you won't often see in Vegas.

The Bellagio fountains and Conservatory/Atrium - No need to explain the fountains, but take a quick stroll inside just past the front desk to visit the conservatory. They change it for different holidays. In the past it has been Christmas themed this time of year and they brought in tons of tall evergreens and complete with snow. They always create animals out of thousands of flowers and have jumping fountains that they move around with each new display. I am always amazed at the size of the material they bring in.

The new Lake Mead bypass for the Dam is pretty impressive to see if you like cool bridges.

If you like hiking:
Red rock canyon has lots of cool hikes
Sloan Canyon has tons of petroglyphs and is probably a mile long. You do need a high clearance vehicle to get there and probably 4wd. It's not terrible, but I wouldn't take a my camry on it Stock trucks will do fine.
Anniversary Mines is an easy slot canyon with a couple of mines along the way. Also may need 4wd, and the road washes out sometimes and gets closed.

Fees for Red Rock and Anniversary Mines (Lake Mead). The rest is all free.

 

[Hartsock]

Our favorites are:
Lake Las Vegas - It's the old Ritz Carlton. Has a boat ride and has had a floating ice skating rink in the past. It is modeled after old europe and has a cluster of cobblestone style narrow pedestrian only streets with zig-zagging lights bulbs on a string overhead. There are interesting shops and restaurants and a parterre garden with a gas fire in the middle. The gelato is our favorite. There is also hotel on top of a bridge that spans the 'lake' near the inlet. you can walk on the bridge, the rooms are above. I have seen paddle boats there too.

Stayed there 2 months ago, it was really nice and was only $130 a night for Friday and Saturday nights. There isnt really a casino, just automated games and slots, but it is quiet and its kind of cool.