Las Vegas For Kids: The Hidden Gem
Looking for a great place to take your kids this Memorial Day Weekend? If you demand the best entertainment value from a top quality destination, Las Vegas for kids is a sure bet. More than 5 million families with kids made Las Vegas their unanimous vacation choice last year. There is an enormous variety of attractions at affordable rates in Las Vegas for Kids. The city has remained for too long a hidden gem, but no longer. Below, find the top hidden gems in Las Vegas for kids.
1.) AMAZING NATURE TOURS Las Vegas for Kids its not only the city itself, but also the surrounding areas such as Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. Grand Canyon ranks as the best among Las Vegas family tours. Your kids will enjoy the low flying helicopter tours. Not to worry! The flights are air-conditioned, secure and enclosed. The flight takes you over the desert to the Grand Canyon West Rim and over the Colorado River and Hoover Dam. You will enjoy amazing aerial views.
2.) STATE AND NATIONAL PARKS Just a few minutes away from Las Vegas lies Red Rock Canyon, one of the Mojave Desert's most beautiful areas. You can go sightseeing and take photos along the way. You may find Indian roasting pits and petroglyphs. You can also visit the Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, a working ranch nestled at the base of the dramatic Wilson Cliffs. This Las Vegas family attraction will take you to a journey from Calico Hills and finally to Willow Springs. It's definitely a must-see.
3.) MAGIC SHOWS Shows are among the top kids attractions on the Strip. A Las Vegas family vacation would not be complete without attending at least one of them. There a number of fantastic magic shows such as Lance Burton, the Greatest Magic Show at the Greek Isle Hotel and the Mac King Comedy show. The Blue Man Group has been a big hit with kids and teenagers for years. For other top-rated Las Vegas kids shows, you can check Gregory Popovich's Comedy Pet Theater featuring all kinds of animal tricks, the Tournament of Kings, and V - The Ultimate Variety Show.
4.) AMUSEMENT PARKS Las Vegas for Kids would not be complete without mentioning Las Vegas Amusement Parks. Las Vegas is home to one of America's largest indoor amusement parks, the Adventuredome. It's an indoor theme park encased by a five-and-a-half-acre glass pink dome. Adventuredome is definitely a thrill-seekers' paradise providing a Las Vegas family vacation the best value for money. For added fun, check out The Aquarium at the Silverton. It houses a 117,000-gallon saltwater aquarium holding all types of exotic and colorful fish. There are other great Las Vegas kids attractions such as the Big Shot, Canyon Blaster, Chaos and Desperado. All these excellent kids attractions will make your Las Vegas family vacation a truly memorable one.
Jamie Baker has traveled extensively with her kids across the United States and overseas. She is a travel and lifestyle expert currently working for http://www.vegaskids.info. She lives in California with her husband and three children.
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