Family outings and vacations are ideal opportunities for enjoying new adventures while building a lifetime of memories in the process. Although choosing a perect spot for vacationing can be fun for the adults and kids equally can be difficult, but surprisingly Las Vegas is the right place.
While Las Vegas has built its reputation on adult-based entertainment, casino gambling, and nightclubs, parents will enjoy the fact that there are numerous family-friendly activities and venues to take in while visiting Downtown Las Vegas, especially the 5 listed here:
• Attend festivals and other special events – when visiting Downtown Las Vegas, be sure to check out the events in downtown calendar. You’ll quickly discover that there’s no shortage of things for the whole family to enjoy. If you visit the Fremont Street Experience, be sure to do a Google search for “fun things for kids near me” if you want to learn more about ongoing and seasonal events in the downtown area.
• Check out some thrill rides – if you and your family are thrill-seekers, the thrill rides listed here will get your heart pumping and keep the fun going:
o Big Shot at the Strat
o High-roller Observation Wheel
o Indoor skydiving
o Sky Jump at the Strat
o Slotzilla
• Go shopping – in addition to dining, entertainment, and gambling Las Vegas has many great shopping venues including (but not limited to) the ones we’ve listed below:
o Antique Mall of America
o Downtown Container Park
o Fashion Show Las Vega
o Gold & Silver Pawn Shop
o Las Vegas North Premium Outlets
o Las Vegas South Premium Outlets
o Miracle Mile Shops
o The Grand Canal Shoppes
• Play miniature golf – this is an activity that parents and kids can enjoy no matter where you live. Plus, it’s one of the best ways to teach your children how to work on their hand-eye coordination. There are several of these venues in Las Vegas including:
o All Fun Family Center
o King Putt Mini Golf
o Rex Center Vegas
o Twilight Zone by Monster Mini Golf
• Take a dip in the pool – while Vegas is known for its desert climate and hot summers, you can go swimming from April into October when the average high temperatures are 80° or higher. It’s a great way burn energy and beat the summer heat. Consider these kid-friendly pools and waterparks:
o Cowabunga Bay
o Mandalay Bay Beach
o Splash Zone and Pool at Circus Circus
o The Tank at the Golden Nugget
o Wet ‘N’ Wild Las Vegas
After a day out with your kids, you’ll be able to relax in quiet comfort by making your reservations at the Downtowner Boutique Hotel. Call us today at (702) 533-2553.