Attractions for kids
Try these attractions for kids from VEGAS.com's guide. If you are looking for an attraction not listed on this page, check out our comprehensive list . We also have a list of arcades.
Adventure Canyon
The crew at Buffalo Bill's has shown what a little ingenuity can do -- it turned a ride that one employee called "a dog" into
a novelty that may start showing up in theme parks across the country. More info
Adventuredome
Only in Vegas could you find America's largest indoor theme park encased beneath a five-and-a-half-acre glass dome, complete
with pink trim. The Adventuredome is exactly what its name suggests -- a thrill-seeker's delight. More info
The Aquarium at the Silverton
Located within the cozy Silverton Hotel, a 117,000-gallon saltwater aquarium provides entertainment on a scale one can enjoy
only in Las Vegas. More info
Big Shot
A two-second, 160-foot launch up a tower is startling. Doing it 1,000 feet in the air atop the tallest building west of the
Mississippi is downright terrifying. More info
CSI: The Experience
Calling all wannabe crime scene investigators: now's your chance to crack crimes like the ones seen on the hit TV show. The
exhibit includes three crime scenes, two state-of-the-art labs and much more. More info
Canyon Blaster
Designed by Utah-based Arrow Dynamics, the Canyon Blaster crams four inversions into the tight confines of the Adventuredome.
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Chaos
Taking the Tilt-a-Whirl and Scrambler to new heights, Chaos has passengers spinning, tilting and flipping like never before.
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Desperado
From the top of the first hill, a tunnel burrowing into the desert looks like an anthill. By the time the Desperado rams through
it, the train is careening at about 80 mph. More info
Ethel M Chocolate Factory Tour and Cactus Garden
Ethel M Chocolates panders to the sweet tooth in all of us. After the tour, visitors can stroll through the ocotillo, prickly
pear and saguaros in the cactus garden. More info
Floyd Lamb State Park
Floyd Lamb State Park has four stocked ponds, picnic areas, barbecues, scenic paths and volleyball and horseshoe facilities
on 2,040 acres northwest of Las Vegas. More info
Frog Hopper
A mini version of the Turbo Drop, Frog Hopper allows children to experience the fun in a seven-seat car that contains one
adult seat. More info
Gondola
Located in St. Mark's Square, the open-market portion of the Grand Canal Shoppes, the gondola ride is the Venetian's most
popular attraction. So popular, in fact, that the Venetian had to hire more gondoliers to meet demand -- and it still sells
out every day. More info
Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park is a natural wonder measuring one mile deep and about 280 miles long. Although several other canyons
have been carved along the Colorado River, this area is the most spectacular. More info
Insanity
Extending 64 feet over the north edge of the tower, the inverted centrifuge spins passengers at up to three Gs. And as the
speed increases, riders are pulled out in "escape-proof" seats to an angle of 70 degrees, with nothing to look at but the
Las Vegas Strip more than 900 feet below. More info
Inverter
With only a harness and T-bar separating you from the concrete floor 50 feet below, the Inverter gives new meaning to the
term hang tight. More info
Lake Mead
Lake Mead, the 16th largest man-made lake in the world and the largest man-made lake in the Western Hemisphere, offers year-round
recreation: everything from boating to swimming to hiking to wildlife viewing. More info
Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Marine life, Nevada's wildlife and animated dinosaurs are featured, plus a children's hands-on learning room. More info
Lied Discovery Children's Museum
More than 100 hands-on exhibits in the arts, humanities and sciences at one of the country's largest children's museums. More info
M&M's World
M&M's World delivers four stories of colorful fun to the Showcase Mall, offering a brilliant spectrum of the candy-coated
treats and various items, including everything from T-shirts and caps to limited-edition lithographs. More info
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas
Madame Tussauds features more than 100 exquisite wax figures of the world's most famous stars. More info
Mob Attraction Las Vegas
Mob Attraction Las Vegas takes you into the world of the mob with character actors, hologram celebrity guides and unusual
artifacts. More info
Mob Museum
Located in heart of downtown Las Vegas, the 41,000-square-foot Mob Museum is an interactive attraction showcasing the history
of these famed gangsters. More info
Motion Rides at Circus Circus' Adventuredome
Produced by a crack team of filmmakers, animators and special effects wizards, the four-minute ReBoot the Ride is the latest
film to take advantage of the popularity of the Internet. More info
Mount Charleston
Mount Charleston (also known as Spring Mountain) is about 12,000 feet high, Nevada'a third-highest mountain peak. Its ski
resorts and hiking trials make it a year-round getaway from Las Vegas. More info
Nevada Southern Railway
Fun for all ages, visitors can ride an authentic train along the same tracks that once carried the cargo for the construction
of Hoover Dam. The narration during the train ride offers fun facts about Boulder City and the Southwest desert. More info
Nevada State Museum
The museum depicts Southern Nevada's plants, animals, fossils and history from the Ice Age to modern times. More info
Pinball Hall of Fame
At Pinball Hall of Fame, all you'll need to bring is a pocket full of quarters -- this attraction provides all the fun. Featuring
a total of 141 pinball machines, Pinball Hall of Fame features popular games from the 1950s through the 1990s. You'll also
find popular retro arcade games like Tetris and Super Mario Brothers. More info
Red Rock Canyon
At Red Rock Canyon, visitors can hike, picnic and view plant and animal life under 3,000-foot-high red rock formations. More info
Rim Runner
The Rim Runner provides a huge photo opportunity as the broad-hulled, six-seat-across boats produce a massive tidal wave upon
impact with the water after building speed on a two-tiered, 60-foot chute. More info
Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat
The Secret Garden at the Mirage is home to some of the world's rarest and most exotic animals. The Dolphin Habitat features
adult bottlenose dolphins, which reside in a special marine facility that contains more than 1 million gallons of man-made
sea water. More info
Shark Reef
Ranging in size from a 12-foot nurse shark to 1 1/2-foot baby zebra sharks -- which are in a small "touch tank" -- the Shark
Reef pleases patrons big and small. More info
Sling Shot
A quick and fun ride, the minute-long Sling Shot is a must-ride attraction at the Circus Circus Adventuredome, and one of
only six of its kind in the United States.
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Springs Preserve
From interactive children's exhibits to a number of outdoor activities, kids taking a trip to the Springs Preserve can discover the
fun elements of science and nature. More info
Stratosphere Tower
View the city in 360-degree panorama at the Stratosphere Tower. More info
Streetmosphere
The Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian adds a little 'Streetmosphere' to the shopping experience, providing fun and entertainment
for all that visit. More info
The Roller Coaster at New York-New York
This state-of-the-art roller coaster, located right on the Las Vegas Strip, incorporates high velocity and inversions, including
a unique heartline twist and dive. More info
Turbo Drop
Riders are slowly transported up a 180-foot tower. At the summit, they're yanked down at 45 mph and bounced on a cushion of
air. More info
The Volcano at the Mirage
The front entrance of the Mirage Lagoon is enhanced with waterfalls and the famous Mirage Volcano. More info
Zoological-Botanical Park
Exhibits of endangered cats, the last family of Barbary apes, chimpanzee, eagles, ostriches, emus, parrots, wallabies, flamingos,
exotic and venomous reptiles. More info
