Parents Guide Of Las Vegas
There was a time when LV wanted to be kid friendly and even built a theme park. But the strip is mainly geared towards adults. There are some family friendly attractions, but you have to leave the kids with a trusted babysitter. The strip is rife with porn-bills and huge posters of bare-dressed women promoting prostitution. It’s not a family place unless you are willing to answer a lot of questions from your kids.
However, if you take the kids to an off the strip location, they’ll have plenty of things to keep them entertained. The Las Vegas Natural History Museum is a great option that features a recreation of King Tut’s tomb, mummies, dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. Madame Tussauds is another fun attraction for the whole family, where amazingly lifelike figures resembling celebrities, athletes and other public figures are positioned for photos.
Other options include the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay, Gondola Rides at The Venetian and productions like “Mystere” by Cirque du Soleil. Plus, there’s the opportunity to explore the wild-animal habitats at the Las Vegas Zoo and nearby Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
If you want to learn more about the city’s history and culture, check out a tour with one of Vegas’s local historians. They’ll provide behind-the-scenes information and personal stories about the city.
For a more active and outdoorsy experience, check out the Summerlin Sounds free outdoor concert series (last two Wednesdays of July). Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy structured games for kids as well as music performances. Located under the pavilion in downtown Summerlin.