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Las Vegas Family Travel Tips

By Candyce H. Stapen

  • Drive the Strip at night to see the dazzling neon signs.
  • Catch the glitz and glimmer at the Fremont Street Experience.
  • Catch a great view and loads of thrills at the Stratosphere Tower.
  • See white tigers, white lions, and dolphins at the Mirage.
  • View scores of sharks at Mandalay Bay.
  • Take day trips to Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Red Rock Canyon.

Family Overview: Las Vegas, Nevada

By Candyce H. Stapen
Las Vegas...it's glitzy, it's gaudy, it's gauche—and it's not the easiest place to travel with kids in tow. Anyone under 18 years old isn't allowed in a casino and there's the dilemma about what message you may be giving your kids about gambling. That said, Las Vegas is a prime place for conventions and business meetings, so if you find yourself headed there on a company expense account, then Vegas suddenly becomes a good buy since it doesn't cost that much more to take the kids along. A few days here, amidst the neon and synthetic extravaganzas, balanced with some down-to-earth day trips, can offer a fun-filled adventure for families. Read More

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Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas

3960 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV Map

Distance: 6.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars
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The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas

1610 Lake Las Vegas Parkway
Henderson, NV 89011 Map

Distance: 12.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort

101 MonteLago Blvd.
Henderson, NV 89011 Map

Distance: 12.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Attractions

Black Canyon/Willow Beach River Adventures

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PO Box 60130
Boulder City, Nevada 89006

Distance: 25.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Black Canyon is formed by the Colorado River and lies just below the Hoover Dam. Willow Beach... Read More
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Lied Discovery Children's Museum

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1/2 block south of Washington, across the street from Cashman Field
833 Las Vegas Blvd. N
Las Vegas, Nevada

Distance: 0.3 mi. (from destination center)

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A hands-on science museum designed for curious kids, the bright,... Read More

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The Adventuredome

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Behind Circus Circus
2880 Las Vegas Blvd. S
Las Vegas, Nevada

Distance: 3.1 mi. (from destination center)

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Airports

Major Airports near Las Vegas

Distance (mi.)
Las Vegas Mccarran International Airport 6.6 map
Ontario International Airport 203.2 map
Burbank Bob Hope Airport 227.3 map

Other Smaller Airports near Las Vegas

Distance (mi.)
Saint George Municipal Airport 105.9 map
Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport 119.6 map
Inyokern Kern County Airport 155.4 map

Flight Deals to Las Vegas

Originating From
Long Beach (LGB) to Las Vegas (LAS) $124
San Diego (SAN) to Las Vegas (LAS) $124
San Francisco (SFO) to Las Vegas (LAS) $126
Salt Lake City (SLC) to Las Vegas (LAS) $142
San Jose (SJC) to Las Vegas (LAS) $146

Feature Articles

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Las Vegas Vacation Rentals

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CUSTOM RANCH 1/2 ACRE LOT 1/2 MILE FROM THE STRIP

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Computer Access, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Kitchenette, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Playground, Pool Table, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Towels
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from: $171

Laguna Pool, Spa with Grotto Waterfall & Misting

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Sleeps: 10
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Computer Access, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Garage, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Iron, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Phone, Playground, Pool Table, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Sauna, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, VCR
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from: $176

Resort Style Vacation Home NEAR The Strip

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 10
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Garage, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Iron, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Playground, Pool Table, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster
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