Parents, who need a weekend away from the kids every now and then, often travel to Las Vegas. While the city may have a reputation for being primarily an adult playground with a “Sin City” nickname, it has diversified and offers lots of kid friendly activities and entertainment.
The newest addition to the city’s family friendly offerings is a huge water park called Cowabunga Bay in Henderson and Summerlin. This cool spot has tons of slides to ride solo or together, splash areas, wave pools and more. Guests can even take a selfie with their favorite celebrity at the nearby Madame Tussauds wax museum, where amazingly lifelike figures of music icons, sports stars and other celebrities are posed to stand around for pictures.
Another popular attraction is the High Roller observation wheel, which offers stunning views of the strip and the surrounding area. And don’t miss the Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay, where you can explore and learn about marine life through various exhibits. There’s also the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, gondola rides at the Venetian, the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, and shows like the Cirque du Soleil production Mystere.
A PG-13 movie that’s sure to make you and your family laugh, this film is about two families that come to Vegas for the wedding of their daughter. It’s the story of how these families get to know and accept each other through their experiences in Vegas. The main characters are well-developed, and there’s no sex or violence.
A few years back, Vegas tried to rebrand itself as a family-friendly destination. But the truth is that it’s not really kid friendly unless you are willing to expose your children to the sinful lifestyles and vices of a city built on gambling, drinking and sex. There are a few places that are child friendly on the strip, but you’ll likely be happier going off-the-strip and experiencing everything the city has to offer.