Las Vegas [is for all ages] Travel Guide -

By : Lauren Rodych-EberleApril 27, 2022April 27, 2022

I went on two girl’s trips to Vegas, and we did the 21-and-over version of Vegas. Going back as a family trip, with our toddler in tow looked a whole lot different, but still a whole-lot-amazing! What are you going to Vegas for? Name it. You want to see shows? You can see anything under the sun. You want to gamble? Yup…there’s lots of that there. You want to eat, eat, eat? Take your pick of cuisine! You want to dance on tables? Very much allowed! You want to hang out in the pool and drink (or not drink)? That’s most certainly available too. You want to bring your kids and make it a family affair? Totally do-able. I’m sure you get my point. Vegas has a little bit of everything. You may leave with dry eyes and a sore throat from the lack of sleep and immense amount of smoke (yup, I’m more than ready for that to no longer be allowed in casinos…how is that still allowed, for real??), but you’ll have some memories to be sure. So, let’s break it down!…

[Let me add, while usually I mostly share what I’ve experienced personally on my travel guides, for this one, I also wanted to share what came highly recommended from other families who have travelled to Vegas with children!]

Activities

Shows

The shows are endless, so really you can take your pick. Whether you want to see Cirque du Soleil, singers, dancers, or magicians, it’s all there. If you’re going sans kids, take your pick. From me today, here are a few suggestions that will hopefully be evergreen content and are also great for kids:

Indoor Things

Discovery Children’s Museum
Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay
Flamingo Wildlife Habitat
MGM Conservatory
Madame Tussauds’ Wax Museum
Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N.
M & M Store & Hershey’s Store
There’s always plenty of shopping, if that’s your thing

Outdoor Things

Bellagio Fountains (check link for fountain display times!)
The High Roller Ferris Wheel
Town Square Children’s Park
Downtown Container Park (for all ages)
The Park (envisioned as a microcosm of the Mojave Desert; this was one of our favourite spots!)
And of course, I hope you have a hotel that allows you to swim, swim swim!

Explore Afar

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Lake Las Vegas
Red Rock Canyon (Ice Box Canyon Trail)
Seven Magic Mountains
Ethel M’s Botanical Cactus Garden
Springs Preserve
Fremont Street (second most popular street to the downtown strip)

Sports

See your favourite hockey team take on the Golden Knights
Catch some football with the Raiders
And check out other Las Vegas sports here

Now to the Food…

Breakfast

It’s sad how many times I’ve been to Vegas, and how little I have for you in the realm of breakfast, but breakfast for us has usually either been at the hotel or a grab-and-go, such as Starbucks.

BabyStacks Cafe

Lunch

Gordon Ramsay Burger – burgers
Walburgers – burgers
Eataly – Italian; always so many options to choose from in Eataly to dine in or take out
Canyon Ranch Grill – gluten-free & vegan options, also good for breakfast
True Food Kitchen – a chance to eat clean in Vegas, and you may keep going back for more!