Reasons to Take a Las Vegas Family Vacation
Vegas may not be the first thought for your family vacation. Typically, Las Vegas travelers think of adult fun when heading to “Sin City”. However, Vegas has so many family-friendly hotels and attractions. There are so many reasons to take a Las Vegas family vacation!
Reasons to Take a Las Vegas Family Vacation
Find adventure in the Marvel universe.
Many hotels and casinos have kids in mind when it comes to entertainment! At Treasure Island, your family will delight in the Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. Take an interactive journey through the Marvel universe while you check out exclusive costumes and artifacts. The experience is also enhanced by an app available on smartphones or rentable devices.
Take in a free fountain show.
The Bellagio hosts one of the most beautiful attractions on the Strip with daily and nightly fountain shows choreographed to music. More than one thousand fountains shoot as high as 460 feet in the air in this 1,000 feet display. Pop music, Broadway tunes, and other fan favorites accompany this family-friendly show. Shows run every 30 minutes during day hours and every 15 minutes at night.
Discover learning, laughter, and fun in a museum just for kids.
Discovery Children’s Museum is a true delight for your kids, but you will experience so much joy watching them learn and play in the 58,000 square foot museum. Young and old will love climbing the 70-foot Summit with sliding and climbing structures and interactive science components. Young at Art features Creative Stations for kids to explore their artistic sides through painting, making puzzles, and more! There are seven other permanent exhibits at the museum that will make your Vegas vacation one of education and family fun!
Go to the circus!
Starting at 11 a.m. daily, you can see the world’s largest permanent circus at Circus, Circus. Acts perform daily at the Carnival Midway. Admission is free! See acrobats, jugglers, aerialists, and clowns in this one-of-a-kind Vegas spectacle! The hotel also features rides and games for the whole family. (Additional costs apply.)
Witness the magic!
The Mac King Comedy Magic Show is hailed as one of Vegas’ most family-friendly shows. Shows are at Harrah’s and run at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, perfect hours for family fun. Mac is an award-winning magician who focuses on education and children with his Magical Literacy Tour when he’s not appearing on late night shows or performing in his highly rated Vegas act.
Natural Wonders!
Red Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area presents awe-inspiring views most wouldn’t expect to see near a major metropolitan city. In contrast to the bright lights and hype of the Strip, Red Rock offers desert beauty, towering red cliffs and abundant wildlife. There are many more Natural wonders on the Las Vegas website, see for yourself and get excited for your next trip!
Fremont Street!
It needs no introduction, but Fremont Street is definitely a “must visit” spot of any Las Vegas trip. The iconic world’s largest video screen is nothing short of amazing.
Vegas Experience
Dine With Knights!
Visit The Excalibur Hotel and Casino and enjoy our favorite show!
Tournament of Kings is Las Vegas’ ultimate dinner and a show experience. Adapted from the tale of King Arthur, this live-action production takes place in a 900-seat theater-in-the-round arena and immerses the audience in a tale of valor and treachery. Valiant knights ride mighty steeds and prove their chivalry among special effects and pyrotechnics. While knights fight, guests feast on a hearty three-course meal using the original utensil – their hands. Tournament of Kings is an epic portrayal of centuries past, and it’s all in the name of honor, country, and of course, food.
Reasons to Take a Las Vegas Family Vacation
As you can see, there are many Reasons to Take a Las Vegas Family Vacation, but the biggest reasons are the memories you will make during your vacation. Our Family pictures of our Las Vegas trips were lost in the house fire, but we will make new ones on our future visits, and we will definitely share with you all the new things we discover while in Las Vegas!
You won’t regret taking the whole family to Las Vegas for a trip you’ll cherish forever. From family-friendly entertainment, educational fun, and free activities, you’ll find so many reasons to take a Las Vegas family vacation!
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My son is begging to go to Las Vegas because he wants to go on the zip line. I have never been to Vegas but I’m glad there is more than one thing to do with the child that has nothing to do with the casino.
There really is so much you can do in Vegas! I’d definitely like to visit one day!
Las Vegas is one of my favorite trips we took as a family. There is so much to do there for the whole family.
I went to Vegas about seven years ago. I would love to take my family again, but this time during nicer weather but during the off season.
I so want to go It’s on my list and I just need the opportunity now, great article I will save it!
We did this when my kids were young and had a great time. There was so much to do we couldn’t fit it all in.
I’ve taken my family to Vegas. There are some things to do with them. The shark tank and white tigers and definitely the fountains. Some other Vegas shows can be kid appropriate too, but you do have to keep your eye out for a lot of the hidden inappropriate things.
I was skeptical when my in laws wanted to take the kids to Las Vegas. They did see some things that were “inappropriate” but the fun they had and being able to see buildings that are larger than life was really cool for them. They did like Freemont street.
My kids are grown and, I’ll be honest, I never thought of Vegas as anything other than a party destination. I didn’t realize there was so much family friendly stuff!
We love creating memories and I’m adding this to my travel list. Nature wonder is on the top of my list to go when I’m in Las Vegas.
Interesting! This hasn’t been on our travel list, but I WOULD like the girls to see the canyons…
Who says Vegas are just for Bachelor parties ?! Kids will enjoy Vegas too, epecially those awesome room service 🙂
I love Vegas but I never actually realized there was so much stuff for kids to do there too! Thank you for sharing this post! 🙂
Sounds like a fab family adventure! One day I’d like to go there. 🙂
Las Vegas is on our list to visit when we head out west! I’ve wanted to go since I was a kid and watched Vegas Vacation!
We had an AWESOME time when we went to Vegas with our family! There is so much to do even with all of the casinos–so many cool restaurants, gorgeous pools, fun museums! Love Vegas!
I’ve been trying to convince my husband that there are things to do in Vegas that are suitable for a family. I’m going to have to show him this!
You’re right! I really wouldn’t think of Vegas as a “Family” destination. However, I can see that there is a ton to do and see for a family!
I honestly don’t need reasons but these are all awesome. I think Las Vegas is not just a place for adults, it can be a place for families as well, if you know where to look.