Tournament of Kings Jousting Show, Luxor
Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay
Festival Fountain Show and Atlantis Entertainment Feature, Caesars Palace
Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Bellagio
877-434-9175 Hotel
702-794-3939 Adventuredome
This five-acre theme park is probably the most well-known attraction in Las Vegas for kids. Featuring the nation's largest indoor double-loop double-corkscrew roller coaster, a carousel, bumper cars, laser tag, roaming entertainers, and wall climbing. Admission to the Adventuredome is free. Rides can be purchased individually or an all-day pass is available.
Atlantis Aquarium Tour, Caesars Palace
702-893-3807
You'll get to explore the behind-the-scenes operation of this 50,000-gallon saltwater aquarium where more than 500 tropical fish call home. Offered everyday at 1:30 PM. Meet in front of Bath & Body Works in the Forum Shops. Free.
The Auto Collection, Imperial Palace
702-794-3174
Said to be the world's largest classic car collection, with over 250 automobiles in a 125,000 square foot showroom. Open 9:30 am to 9:30 pm.
Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Bellagio
702-693-7111
When you enter the lobby, you'll probably see people walking around looking up. Don't be shy, join in or you'll miss one of the most spectacular displays of hand-blown glass flowers--2,000 in fact. Now walk just beyond the lobby and into the 13,000-foot glass-domed Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, where the textures and fragrances change with the seasons. Via Bellagio offers eighteen shops, beautiful flowers and classical music.
Cyber Speedway, The Sahara
702-737-2887
Experience NASCAR racing in 7/8 scale cars mounted on a hydraulic base. This virtual reality ride thrills drivers with realistic site, sound and motion while "driving" down the Las Vegas Motor Speedway or the Las Vegas Strip. Monday-Thursday, noon-9:00 PM, Friday noon-10:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Discounted packages available.
Eiffel Tower Experience, Paris-Las Vegas
702-946-7000
Great views of the Strip and the Bellagio fountains reward visitors who travel the 50-story replica of this Parisian landmark.
Festival Fountain Show and Atlantis Entertainment Feature, Caesars Palace
702-893-3807
Lasers, steam, fire, sound, water and animatronics combine to create special effects for this popular seven-minute show. Daily on the hour 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM. Free.
Forum Shops/Appian Way Shops, Caesar's Palace
702-893-4800
Tour ancient Rome, watch the sky change from night to day*, catch the simulated sinking of the Lost City of Atlantis, and witness Neptune and Atlas "come alive." Free. *A 24-hour day is simulated every hour.
Fountains of Bellagio
702-693-7111
Be sure to catch one of the water shows of these world-famous fountains where music, lights and water come together in a breathtaking performance. Underwater cannons are responsible for shooting water over 240 feet in the air! The Fountain performance begins at 3:00 PM weekdays & noon on weekends and runs every half hour until 8:00 PM, at which time it runs every fifteen minutes until midnight.
Gameworks
702-432-4263
Steven Spielberg is the mastermind behind this 47,000 square foot arcade and entertainment experience. There are over 200 video games and kids receive a special card that won't allow them to play games designed for adults. Open 10:00 AM to midnight, until 2:00 AM on Friday & Saturday. Attractions include vertical reality, Jurassic Park and whitewater rafting. Value packages available. Height and weight restrictions apply.
Gondola Rides, The Venetian
702-414-4500
Take a 15-minute ride down the Grand Canal while being serenaded by an Italian gondolier. Offered 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM weekdays, until 12:00 PM weekends. Tickets go on sale at 9:00 AM at the reservation desk, cash only. Private two-person gondolas are available.
Grand Canal Shops
702-414-4500
As you stroll the cobblestone walkways of Venice, you'll be treated to the operatic songs of street performers, the soothing tones of the gondolier's melody, the living statues, the Gondolier March, and the soft blue skies at this indoor recreation of Venice. Artisti' del Artei' performances in St. Mark's Square begin at 11:30 AM and continue throughout the day until the last performance at 8:30 PM. The Gondolier March begins in the Food Court at 9:45 AM and 4:15 PM daily and ends in St. Mark's Square. Free.
IMAX RideFilm and Theatre, The Luxor
800-557-7428
Speed through the underground caverns of a past civilization or explore the haunted passageways of Dracula's castle. 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM daily Value packages available. Show schedules were not yet available for the IMAX Theatre; check with web site for updates. Not recommended for kids under age 3.
King Tut's Tomb
800-557-7428
Archaeologists discovered King Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922. Here you'll find an authentic full-scale replica of what's been called the greatest archaeological find in the history of the world with "artifacts" that include golden thrones, gilded chariots, guardian statues and more. 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM daily
Le Boulevard, Paris-Las Vegas
702-946-7000
You'll be transported to the streets of Paris where you'll find a singing breadman peddling a bicycle, an accordion player belting out tunes such as "La Vie en Rose," and many other Parisian characters strolling the streets with you. Pop into a sidewalk cafe for a classic French pastry or rich Parisian coffee.
Lion Habitat, MGM Grand
877-891-1111
Walk through the thick glass tunnel that runs through the habitat with lions prowling above, below and in front of you--if you dare. The lions are on view from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. Free.
M&M's World
702-736-7611
Shop at the only retail location in the world that is solely M&M's. Check out the authentic No. 38 M&M's NASCAR while enjoying a bakery or ice cream treat made with the famous little chocolates and bring home an M&M brand souvenir. Don't miss the 3D movie, "Lost his 'M' in Vegas." Located next to the MGM. Open 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM, midnight on weekends. Free.
Madame Tussaud's Celebrity Encounter, The Venetian
702-862-7800
Unlike the wax museum of Hollywood, here you are encouraged to "interact" with these replicas of your favorite celebrities including Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Harrison Ford and Princess Diana. Share your political opinions with "President George W." or "Arnold Schwarzenegger" or present "Oprah" and "Larry King" with your ideas for their shows. Open daily 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM; may close at 4:00 pm for special events.
Midway, Circus Circus
702-794-3812 Midway
Circus acts run continually throughout the day and forty carnival games, including arcade and redemption, are available to play. Opens weekdays at 11:00 AM and weekends at 9:00 AM. Circus acts begin at 11:15 and are performed every half hour, the last show begins 1/2 hour prior to closing.
Observation Tower, Stratosphere
702-380-7777
Take the 30-second ride up the elevator and you'll find yourself at the top of the tallest observation tower in the United States, standing at 1,149 feet. Open from 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM daily, and until 2:00 AM on Friday, Saturday and holiday evenings.
Pharaoh' Pavillion, The Luxor
888-777-0188
Shop amid the grandeur of the world's largest atrium where you'll find a replica of King Tut' Tomb, then check out the Giza Galleria where stone walkways will direct you past sculpted statues and into the world of an ancient Egyptian Bazaar.
Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay
702-632-7777
You'll be "immersed" in the ocean experience as some of its most dangerous predators swim around you. But don't worry; you won't be getting wet. You'll begin your journey in a lush (and humid) tropical rainforest before descending into the depths of the ocean. Getting an up close look at these ocean predators is easy as you walk through an acrylic tube with sharks and stingrays swimming all around you. From there you'll find yourself "lost" in a shipwreck at the bottom of the sea. Kids have an opportunity to touch baby Southern stingrays, juvenile bamboo sharks, sea stars, sea urchins and horseshoe crabs. This amazing experience is open daily 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM, (Last entrance at 10:00 PM)
Siegfried and Roy's Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat, The Mirage
702-791-7111
Fifty-eight of the 200 white tigers left on earth can be found here in the lush White Tiger Habitat, although they are not all located here at one time. Similar to a very small zoo, you'll also meet Magical White Lions, leopards, a black panther and a 4-ton Thai Ceremonial elephant named Gildah. Your admission includes a visit to the 2.5 million gallon Dolphin Habitat, where Atlantic bottlenose dolphins play in four connected pools and a coral reef. 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Soho Village, New York-New York
800-NY-FOR-ME
Steam oozes out of manholes as you walk through the streets of New York trying to choose between the New York-style deli or one of the many fine dining options.
Tournament of Kings Jousting Show
It's okay to eat with your hands here; in fact, it's required! Diners pound on the table while they are entertained by a court jester and Merlin, who appears in a cloud of smoke. Elaborately costumed kings enter on horseback, only to fight it out amid fog and flames. Great fun for the whole family.
Tower Shops at Stratosphere
702-383-5319
This shopping area is reminiscent of Paris, Hong Kong and New York, minus the street performers and musicians.
Volcano, The Mirage
702-791-7111
Every fifteen minutes after dusk, this 54' volcano erupts, shaking the earth and spewing smoke and "fiery lava." Located outside The Mirage. Free.
White Tiger Habitat, The Mirage
702-791-7111
If you don't have time to visit the tigers in their Secret Garden, you may be lucky enough to spot them at the entrance to The Mirage where they can be viewed through special slanted glass in a white setting of fountains, a swimming pool and "mountain" terrain. Enter The Mirage to the left of the volcano from the moving walkway. Free. 10:30 am - 6:30 pm
Wildlife Habitat, The Flamingo Las Vegas
702-733-3111
Chilean flamingos, African penguins, swans, ducks, koi & turtles live in this lush environment of imported foliage. Free. You can even watch these animals while enjoying a meal at the Paradise Garden Buffet.
ATTRACTIONS/SITES ON THE STRIP
Fremont Street Experience
702-678-5777 or 800-249-3559, Las Vegas
The highlight here is the evening Light & Sound shows. A canopy soaring 90 feet in the air and four blocks long holds 2.1 million lights and 540,000 watts of concert-quality sound. Said to be an engineering marvel not found anywhere else in the world, the shows utilize robotic mirrors, strobe lights, and variable colored lighting fixtures. The 6-9 minute shows begin after dark and run at the top of the hour. Live musical entertainment and street performers provide free entertainment. Free.
The Masquerade Village Shops, Rio
702-777-7776 , Las Vegas
Experience the thrill of Brazil's Carnivale at the all-new Masquerade Show in the Sky. You'll witness a colorful parade of aerial floats and performers of music and dance dressed in exotic masks and costumes. Free. If you'd like to participate in the show by wearing costumes and riding in a float, arrive at the main stage 45 minutes prior to the show. Tickets are purchased at the Rio box office. Must be 36" in height.
Mystic Falls, Sam's Town
702-456-7777, Las Vegas
A rolling waterfall and chirping birds provide a quiet serenity uncommon to the sounds of Las Vegas. It's suddenly interrupted by a wolf's call from the top of the waterfall and an impressive show of laser lights, dancing water and eight-foot high water spouts. 2:00, 6:00, 8:00 and 10:00 PM daily. Free.
Neon Museum
702-229-5366, Las Vegas
When you head down to the Fremont Experience, don't miss these four vintage signs along Fremont Street. They can be found on the corners of Fremont & Las Vegas Blvd & Fremont & 4th St. These beautifully restored Las Vegas treasures date back to the 1940's, 50's & 60's. Free.
Star Trek: The Experience, Las Vegas Hilton
702-697-8700, Las Vegas
You'll be beamed aboard the Starship Enterprise to an exact replica of The Bridge where you'll interact with the crew while battling aliens. You'll finish your journey after traveling on a shuttlecraft through space and time. You'll even have a chance to visit the History of the Future Museum, which houses actual Star Trek props from thirty years of television and film.
Ethel M. Chocolate Factory and Botanical Cactus Garden
702-435-2641, Henderson
This self-guided tour of the chocolate factory takes about 30 minutes. You'll see demonstrations and videos and get a free sample at the end of the tour. Stroll the gardens to discover 2.5 acres with 350 species of cactus, succulents and desert plants. 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM daily. Located in Henderson, 15 minutes from the Strip, on the way to Hoover Dam. Free.
Clown Factory
702-434-3920, Henderson
This self-guided tour allows you to view the clown-making process via a stroll down a 300 foot hallway. A gallery of Ron Lee clowns, circus memorabilia and the Carousel Cafe await you. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday-Friday, closed weekends and holidays.
