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Vegas Attractions for Kids

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Attractions for kids Try these attractions for kids from VEGAS.com's guide. And when they've had so much fun you can't stand up, our calendar can help you find a show the whole family will sit still for. 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

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

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

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

GameWorks
Step into the new video playground created by Steven Spielberg and a host of his colleagues and prepare to be transported into a world inspired by the mystique of Area 51, the high-tech wizardry of the Information Superhighway and the glamour of the Las Vegas Strip. 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 Cyber Speedway
Visitors command race cars 7/8 the size of actual stock cars as they speed around a track modeled on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in pursuit of the checkered flag. More info

Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix
The Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix offers the ride of a lifetime on Gran Prix Cars, Super Stock Cars, Kiddie Cars and Go Karts. 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

Las Vegas Sportspark
Haven't been roller skating since high school? Now's the time to relive your glory days at the Las Vegas Sportspark in Summerlin.
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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

MGM Grand Lion Habitat
Watch the big kitty play with the big ball. Watch him lick his immense paws. Marvel as he struts around in all his majesty as if he were meant to be adored. 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 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

Planetarium and Observatory
The CCSN planetarium shows many different features throughout the year, and the observatory offers close-up views of celestial sights such as the moon, planets and various star formations. 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

X Scream
Plunging you 27 feet over the edge of the 1149-foot Stratosphere Tower at speeds of 30 mph, this extreme thrill ride rewards you with the best view in town. 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

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