Las Vegas has plenty to offer all types of travelers, even those who are too young to step foot in a casino. If you’re thinking of visiting with your family, venture beyond the gambling and nightclubs to the amazing shows, restaurants, and adventures the whole family can enjoy.

Day 1

Morning: Load up on tasty brunch foods at Grand Lux Café’s morning breakfast buffet. This will give you the energy you need for your Vegas explorations.

Afternoon: Visit the Venetian and stroll through the Grand Canal Shoppes. Try on clothes, get some gelato, and have fun admiring the singers and living statues that line the Venice-inspired indoor alleys. Perhaps you’ll also go on a gondola ride!

Evening: Stroll down the Las Vegas Strip and then get tickets to ride up on the High Roller Ferris wheel. From your pod high in the sky, you get a stunning bird’s eye view of Las Vegas at night.

Day 2

Morning: Get up close to over 1,200 species of marine life at Mandalay Bay Shark Reef. Walk through the cool glass tunnel and you’ll feel like you are under the sea right alongside your aquatic friends.

Afternoon: Head up to the Stratosphere Tower Observation Deck. It’s so high up that you’ll see helicopters flying around you at eye-level. More adrenaline-fueled family members can try the Insanity ride, which spins passengers up to 3 Gs over the Las Vegas Strip. Those who have a fear of heights can grab some food or a drink (for the parents) at Top of the World Restaurant.

Evening: Take the whole family to a classic Las Vegas magic show. Though there are many to choose from, shows like Mac King Comedy Magic are more geared towards younger children and families than Criss Angel.

Day 3

Morning: Check out the free Circus Acts show, which takes place inside the Circus Circus hotel every day at 11 a.m. Between the talented jugglers and acrobats, both kids and adults will appreciate this fun display.

Afternoon: Cool off in the Mandalay Bay pools, or relax in their sand-filled beach area. Kids will have plenty of fun in the wave pool and Lazy River, while parents can unwind in the nearby hot tubs. When you start getting hungry, grab a snack at the poolside bar and grill.

Evening: No Las Vegas visit is complete without a stunning Cirque Du Soleil spectacle. Check out the top-rated, jaw-dropping “O” show, or get a little nostalgic with “The Beatles LOVE.”

Day 4

Morning: Let your inner child loose at the Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix. Older family members can race around the track in Gran Prix cars, while younger kids can ride along in kiddie cars or the Tornado Twister.

Afternoon: Did you know Las Vegas has the largest indoor park in the US? Now that you do, you have to swing by Adventuredome at Circus Circus to see it in person and spend a day having the time of your life on theme park rides.

Evening: Admire the world-famous music and light show at the Bellagio Fountains, and then pick one of the 20+ dining options – Prime Steakhouse and Café Bellagio are both great, family-friendly options.

Day 5

Morning: By this time, you probably want a small break from the noise and activity of the city. Take a family hike up Red Rock Canyon for amazing panoramic views and desert flora. Start your hike as early as possible before the noon sun heats the place up.

Afternoon: Visit the New York–New York Hotel & Casino to ride the hotel’s roller coaster, and then spend hours browsing (and tasting) in Hershey’s Chocolate World. Stop by the bakery counter, design a candy bar wrapper, and buy any of the more than 800 Hershey’s sweet treats.

Evening: Dine at Excalibur and witness the Tournament of Kings! Your kids will love the jousting knights, as well as the fact that they get to eat with their hands.

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