All Grand Canyon Tours 4U
2634 Airport Drive
North las Vegas, NV 89032
888-609-5665
Tours of Las Vegas and the Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, and more by helicopter, airplane, or bus.
CCSN Planetarium & Observatory
3200 East Cheyenne Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89030
702-651-4759
Educational, fun, and entertaining for the whole family year round!
Cowboy Trail Rides
3740 South Jensen Street
Las Vegas, NV 89147
702-292-9757
Take a horseback ride into the Red Rock Canyon. Transportation offered twice a day. They also offer a breakfast ride, sunset ride and BBQ are available Call for pricing and more details.
Flamingo Wildlife Habitat
3555 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-733-3111
Where else in Vegas would you expect to see live flamingos? Near the hotel?s pool is an oasis of exotic plants and birds. Among them, are Impeyn and silver pheasants, Gambel's quail, a Crown crane, two Ibis, ducks, turtles, parrots and Koi. To the delight of many visitors, the habitat is also home to 14 African penguins, which are fed daily at 8:25 am. and 2:55 pm. The wildlife habitat is open to visitors 24 hours a day.
Adventuredome Theme Park
2880 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-794-3912
The largest indoor theme park in America features a double-loop, double-corkscrew roller coaster; a log flume and laser tag. The park features many tamer rides and attractions for all ages, so every member of the family is sure to have a good time. Be sure to stay and see the free circus acts that are performed each half hour.
GameWorks
3785 Las Vegas Blvd. S Suite 10
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-895-7626
This isn?t your father?s arcade. High-tech, cutting-edge video games make this family-friendly fun spot a cut above the rest. A 75-foot rock climbing pillar and top of the line air hockey tables are also featured. A full-service restaurant is on-site.
Gold Coast Bowling Center
4000 West Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89103
702-367-4700
70 bowling lanes for you to play anytime you want! Open 24 hours!
IMAX Theatre
3900 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
7 02-262-4555
Las Vegas' first IMAX Theater featuring two films daily with 2-D and 3-D technology.
In Search of the Obelisk
3900 las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-262-4555
Discover the mysteries and uncover the powers of an ancient pyramid on this motion simulator ride and motion film!
Lion Habitat
3799 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-891-1111
Visit the home of several African lions and cubs and view them through the 35-foot glass walls. Open daily and with free admission!
Nascar Entertainment Center
2535 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-737-2111
The fastest roller coaster in Vegas is here - SPEED ? The Ride, arcade, virtual reality racing simulators, the world's largest stock car ?Carzilla?, dining and entertainment complex and café.
Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix
1401 North Rainbow Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89108
702-259-7000
Four go-kart tracks cater to four different levels of driving skill. Kids age four and older learn the ropes on the kiddie cars while their parents can let loose in the adult Gran Prix cars. Rides for the entire family, a 7,000 square-foot arcade and an on-site restaurant make this a family friendly park.
Hoover Dam
Located 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas
Boulder City, NV 89006
702-494-2517
Kids and parents alike will be amazed at this man-made wonder. Take the tour or just peer over the side of the dam for a heart-pounding view. Visitor center open daily 9 am to 5 pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Southeast & Henderson
Las Vegas, NV 89124
800-255-5561
Lake Mead, measuring 110 feet long, is the largest man-made lake in the world. This is a great getaway for boaters, swimmers, sunbathers and fisherman., the land offers great hikes, wildlife, photograph and sightseeing opportunities Open year round, 24 hours a day. The visitor center is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
Manhattan Express
3790 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-740-6969
With heights of 203 feet, drops of 144 feet and speeds up to 67 MPH, the Manhattan Express fits in well with the non-stop, fast action of the Las Vegas strip. Riders experience negative g?s when the coaster launches into the world's first "heart line" twist and dive maneuver. Simulating a barrel-roll in a jet fighter, it rolls 180 degrees, hangs 86 feet in the air, then dives back under and around for the thrill of a lifetime.
Shark Reef-Mandalay Bay
3950 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-632-7777
Visit an undersea ocean of sights, sounds, and encounters with more than 2,000 animals and 1.6 million gallons of water!
Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat
3400 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
800-627-6667
Come face to face with some of the most rare and most beautiful creatures on earth including a Royal White Tiger, white lions, dolphins, and more.
Star Trek: The Experience
3000 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV 89109
800-732-7117
The world?s only Star Trek themed facility with attractions, dining, and shopping. View the museum or ?go on the mission?. Anything and everything Star Trek!
Stratosphere ? Rides, Roller Coaster, and Tower
2000 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
800-998-6937
Over 900 feet in the air you will find the thrill rides at the very top of the Stratosphere Tower. The Big Shot, X Scream, High Roller, and Insanity. The Tower also gives a panoramic view of the city with beautiful picture backgrounds and a gift shop.
Sirens' of TI
3300 South Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-894-74111
You?ll want to claim a viewing spot early on, as this outdoor roadside show is among the most popular in Vegas. Visitors line up four-, five- and six-people deep along the sidewalk in front of the Treasure Island hotel to catch the action between the pirate ship Hispañiola and the British frigate HMS Britannia. Every 90 minutes, every evening, the pirates battle and exchange cannon and musket fire in Buccaneer Bay. The kids will be wowed by the pyrotechnics and the live action.
Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History
4505 South Maryland Pkwy.
Las Vegas, NV 89154
702-895-3381
Learn about the people and the experiences that formed the city of Las Vegas. Along the way, discover an array of birds and animals that over time adapted to the desert heat. Cultural exhibits feature elaborate Mexican dance masks as well as information about the lives and traditions of the Pauite and Hopi Indians and Mormon settlers.
Nevada State Museum
700 Twin Lakes Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89107
702-486-5205
The history of Nevada and the experiences of its residents and visitors are explored through a wide variety of exhibits. Newspaper clippings, audio commentary and photos complement many exhibits. Visitors can?t miss the life-sized model of a 48-foot long ichthyosaur ? the bones of its front flipper alone are the size of a small adult.
Lied Discovery Children's Museum
833 North Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-382-3445
Kids will enjoy this interactive museum, and parents will appreciate its educational value. Kids find out learning math skills is fun when it means pretending to be a grown up and running errands at the grocery store and bank. Or, maybe the kids will want to learn technology or practice performing on stage. A variety of activities are on-hand to keep them busy all day, if their parents have the energy.
Las Vegas Natural History Museum
900 North Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-384-3466
Kids and adults will learn all kinds of ?fun facts? about plants, animals, marine life and more at this family-friendly museum. A hands-on area allows kids to unearth fossils in a sandbox. The insect zoo and reptile exhibit are also family favorites.
M&M's Academy
3785 South Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-736-7611
This eye-catching, colorful store is sure to be a hit with the kids and nostalgic adults. A variety of items emblazoned with the M&M logo are available; everything from T-shirts to toys to golf club covers and more. The kids will want to explore every level of this three-story mouth-watering mall. Catch the 3-D movie before you leave for an extra treat. And don?t miss the silver and gold M&M?s!
Circus Acts
2880 Las Vegas Blvd. S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-734-0410
Catch one of these free shows that run daily every half hour between 11 am and midnight. Ten-minute acts include jugglers, high wire, trapeze and acrobats.
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
7000 Las Vegas Blvd N
Las Vegas, NV 89115
702-644-4443
Enjoy a race while you are in town with exciting family style action! This 1500 acre property is home to Nascar Weekly Racing at the Bullring every Saturday offers 12 race venues and 5 unique driving schools.
Southern Nevada Zoological ? Botanical Park
1775 North Rancho Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89106
702-648-5955
View exotic and native wildlife, botanical displays, experience ecotours, and more!
The Aquarium
3333 Blue Diamond Road
Las Vegas, NV 89139
702-263-7777
The whole family will enjoy this 117,000 gallon aquarium offering free interactive fish shows. They boast more than 4,000 tropical fish, stingrays, eels, and sharks.
Five State Parks in the Las Vegas area:
775-684-2770
Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area
Floyd Lamb State Park
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
Valley of Fire State Park
For more information on any of the above, call or visit http://parks.nv.gov