Attractions for Kids

Adventure Canyon The crew at Buffalo Bill's has shown what a little ingenuity can do -- it turned a once boring ride into a novelty that may start showing up in theme parks across the country.

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

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.

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.

Bodies...The Exhibition Bodies showcases 13 whole-body specimens and over 260 organs and partial body specimens in an educational experience like none other.

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.

Canyon Blaster Designed by Utah-based Arrow Dynamics, the Canyon Blaster crams four inversions into the tight confines of the Adventuredome.

Chaos Taking the Tilt-a-Whirl and Scrambler to new heights, Chaos has passengers spinning, tilting and flipping like never before.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gondola Located in St. Mark's Square, 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.

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.

Insanity Experience 3 Gs as you look over the Las Vegas Strip more than 900 feet below.

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.

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.

Las Vegas Natural History Museum Marine life, Nevada's wildlife and animated dinosaurs are featured, plus a children's hands-on learning room.

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.

 

Madame Tussauds Las Vegas Madame Tussauds features more than 100 exquisite wax figures of the world's most famous stars.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nevada State Museum The museum depicts Southern Nevada's plants, animals, fossils and history from the Ice Age to modern times.

Pinball Hall of Fame 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.

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.

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.

Score! Sports Fan Attraction This 10,000-square-foot exhibit combines authentic sports memorabilia, pro athlete appearances and a live broadcasting station.

Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at the Mirage is home to some of the world's rarest and most exotic animals.

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.

 

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.

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.

Stratosphere Tower View the city in 360-degree panorama at the Stratosphere Tower.

Streetmosphere The Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian adds a little 'Streetmosphere' to the shopping experience, providing fun and entertainment for all that visit.

Titanic: The Artifact ExhibitionFeaturing more than 300 artifacts, as well as breathtaking replicas from the famous ship, the Titanic exhibit truly brings history to life.

Volcano at the Mirage The front entrance of the Mirage Lagoon is enhanced with waterfalls and the famous Mirage Volcano.

Wet 'n' Wild Families and thrill seekers alike will find common ground in the water at this playful water-themed amusement park with more than 25 slides and attractions.