If you are among those planning a trip to Las Vegas with kids, rest assured there are a lot of fun things to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Below we have listed our 10 favorites, five of which are completely free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5 FREE Things To Do In Las Vegas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWatch the acts at The Midway, Circus Circus <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/midway.jpg\")
Image: Judy Baxter\/Flickr<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMany visit The Midway at Circus Circus to play some of the 200+ arcade games on offer (which is in fact what makes it one of the best arcades in Vegas<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\nBut instead of paying to play, why don\u2019t you enter the world\u2019s largest permanent circus for free and watch some amazing shows?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sitting in the center of The Midway is the Circus Stage which hosts performances from a number of acts including high flying trapeze artists, clowns, and much more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the weekends, new acts come onto the stage every half hour and every single act is free<\/a> to watch no matter the time or day. <\/p>\n\n\n\nActs start at 1:30p.m. Monday – Thursday and 11:30 a.m. Friday – Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hershey\u2019s Chocolate World<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Hershey\u2019s](\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hersheys_chocolate_world.jpeg\")
Image: The Strip Las Vegas\/Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf any of you has a sweet tooth, then Hershey\u2019s Chocolate World<\/a> in the New York-New York Hotel and Casino is a must-visit destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHere, guests can customize their own chocolate bars, shop for some quirky chocolate gifts, and even star in their very own Reese’s peanut butter cup TV ad!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The store also stocks some exclusive chocolate flavors for those with adventurous tastes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you don\u2019t fancy eating chocolate, wandering around is still going to take your breath away as you\u2019ll be able to feast your eyes upon an 800-lb chocolate carving of the Statue of Liberty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fountains of Bellagio<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Bellagio](\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bellagio-1.jpg\")
Image: Studio Sarah Lou\/Flickr<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nOne of the most famous sights in Las Vegas, the fountains outside the Bellagio Resort and Casino are an iconic attraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Watching the fountains dance in time to music is an awe-inspiring sight that the whole family is bound to love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the evening, the show becomes even more dramatic with bright lights illuminating the beautiful jets of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Performances start from 3pm Monday – Friday and midday on Saturday and Sunday; the details of the shows can be found on their schedule<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Grand](\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The_Grand_Canal_Shoppes.jpeg\")
Image: APK\/Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nLas Vegas can get very hot. Luckily there are plenty of fun ways for everyone to cool down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the best ways is to step inside The Venetian, as a short walk through the resort will lead you all the way to Venice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A shopping mall with a difference, Grand Canal Shoppes is styled like Venice with a canal running down its middle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Children are sure to love the iconic scenery and the sound of singing gondoliers as they travel down the canal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The shops are fantastic and there are plenty of restaurants nearby if anyone gets hungry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Watch the Mirage volcano erupt (while it’s still here!)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Mirage](\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mirage_volcane.jpg\")
Image: Wally Gobetz\/Flickr<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThey say nothing lasts forever, and in Las Vegas this is doubly true. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When it was announced that a guitar shaped tower block was going to take the place of the Mirage\u2019s volcano there was an outcry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, Hard Rock Resorts have agreed for the volcano to stay open into 2023. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the moment, it erupts on the hour every hour from 7pm – 11pm every night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Watch as fire and lava burst into the night sky, accompanied with a suspenseful soundtrack to complete the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click here for more free things to do in Vegas<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n5 Ticketed Things To Do In Las Vegas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDiscovery Children\u2019s Museum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Discovery](\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/discovery_museum-1024x576.jpeg\")
Image: Travel Nevada<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nA great destination for families with young children, the Discovery Children\u2019s Museum is a brilliant hands-on, interactive experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kids can play on a life-size pirate ship in the Fantasy Festival area or put their scientific skills to the test in Patent Pending. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thanks to the Discovery Children\u2019s Museum\u2019s huge size, every child is bound to find something they love. There is even a special toddler section for the young ones!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cost:<\/strong> Nevada residents $13:50; General admission $15.50; Children under 1 go free.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Tank at Golden Nugget Hotel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/golden_nugget.jpeg\")
Image: Heiko Tobien\/Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMost Las Vegas hotels have their own pool, so why pay to visit one? The answer to that is simple, The Tank at the Golden Nugget Hotel is unlike any other pool in Las Vegas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Children will love it because of the signature 30ft slide which goes through the middle of a 200,000-gallon aquarium. An amazing experience that no one could ever forget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The pools themselves are clean and spacious and you can even peer into the aquarium while you swim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For adults, The Tank offers a chance to relax and unwind away from the chaos of the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In our mind, that\u2019s money well spent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cost:<\/strong> Free for Golden Nugget guests; Free for Las Vegas locals on select days; $15 per person for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\nShark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Shark](\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shark_Reef_Aquarium.jpeg\")
Image: kennejima\/Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf The Tank doesn\u2019t hold enough sea life for you then your only option is to visit the Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This beautiful aquarium is home to over 2,000 animals including giant rays and sea turtles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Staff are extremely knowledgeable and will be able to answer any questions about the animals that you may have. Extra special experiences, like feeding stingrays or sharks, can also be purchased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cost:<\/strong> (Pre-booked tickets) Adults $29.00; Children aged 5-12 $24.00; Children 4 and under go free.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCircus Circus Adventuredome<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Adventuredome](\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/El_Loco_Adventuredome_Las_Vegas.jpeg\")
Image: John Biehler\/Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhile some attractions like the Circus Circus pool are a little dated, the iconic hotel and casino still has many features that visitors rave about. Among these is the Adventuredome<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nInside you\u2019ll find adrenaline pumping rides like Chaos and Slingshot as well as classic attractions like bumper cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kids must be over 48 inches tall to go on some of the rides, although experiences like the laser challenge and virtual reality rooms don\u2019t have this height limit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While free to enter, tickets or wristbands must be bought for rides. As adults often have to accompany children, it can get quite expensive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cost:<\/strong> Regular All-day ride pass (48 inches and taller): $60.00; Junior All-day ride pass (33 inches \u2013 48 inches): $30.00<\/p>\n\n\n\nTournament of Kings <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Tournament](\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tournament-of-Kings-.jpg\")
Image: Stephanie Harvey\/Flickr<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Many visit The Midway at Circus Circus to play some of the 200+ arcade games on offer (which is in fact what makes it one of the best arcades in Vegas<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n But instead of paying to play, why don\u2019t you enter the world\u2019s largest permanent circus for free and watch some amazing shows?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sitting in the center of The Midway is the Circus Stage which hosts performances from a number of acts including high flying trapeze artists, clowns, and much more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n During the weekends, new acts come onto the stage every half hour and every single act is free<\/a> to watch no matter the time or day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Acts start at 1:30p.m. Monday – Thursday and 11:30 a.m. Friday – Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If any of you has a sweet tooth, then Hershey\u2019s Chocolate World<\/a> in the New York-New York Hotel and Casino is a must-visit destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here, guests can customize their own chocolate bars, shop for some quirky chocolate gifts, and even star in their very own Reese’s peanut butter cup TV ad!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The store also stocks some exclusive chocolate flavors for those with adventurous tastes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you don\u2019t fancy eating chocolate, wandering around is still going to take your breath away as you\u2019ll be able to feast your eyes upon an 800-lb chocolate carving of the Statue of Liberty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most famous sights in Las Vegas, the fountains outside the Bellagio Resort and Casino are an iconic attraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Watching the fountains dance in time to music is an awe-inspiring sight that the whole family is bound to love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In the evening, the show becomes even more dramatic with bright lights illuminating the beautiful jets of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Performances start from 3pm Monday – Friday and midday on Saturday and Sunday; the details of the shows can be found on their schedule<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Las Vegas can get very hot. Luckily there are plenty of fun ways for everyone to cool down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the best ways is to step inside The Venetian, as a short walk through the resort will lead you all the way to Venice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n A shopping mall with a difference, Grand Canal Shoppes is styled like Venice with a canal running down its middle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Children are sure to love the iconic scenery and the sound of singing gondoliers as they travel down the canal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The shops are fantastic and there are plenty of restaurants nearby if anyone gets hungry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n They say nothing lasts forever, and in Las Vegas this is doubly true. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When it was announced that a guitar shaped tower block was going to take the place of the Mirage\u2019s volcano there was an outcry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fortunately, Hard Rock Resorts have agreed for the volcano to stay open into 2023. <\/p>\n\n\n\n At the moment, it erupts on the hour every hour from 7pm – 11pm every night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Watch as fire and lava burst into the night sky, accompanied with a suspenseful soundtrack to complete the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click here for more free things to do in Vegas<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A great destination for families with young children, the Discovery Children\u2019s Museum is a brilliant hands-on, interactive experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kids can play on a life-size pirate ship in the Fantasy Festival area or put their scientific skills to the test in Patent Pending. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Thanks to the Discovery Children\u2019s Museum\u2019s huge size, every child is bound to find something they love. There is even a special toddler section for the young ones!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost:<\/strong> Nevada residents $13:50; General admission $15.50; Children under 1 go free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most Las Vegas hotels have their own pool, so why pay to visit one? The answer to that is simple, The Tank at the Golden Nugget Hotel is unlike any other pool in Las Vegas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Children will love it because of the signature 30ft slide which goes through the middle of a 200,000-gallon aquarium. An amazing experience that no one could ever forget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The pools themselves are clean and spacious and you can even peer into the aquarium while you swim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For adults, The Tank offers a chance to relax and unwind away from the chaos of the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In our mind, that\u2019s money well spent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost:<\/strong> Free for Golden Nugget guests; Free for Las Vegas locals on select days; $15 per person for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If The Tank doesn\u2019t hold enough sea life for you then your only option is to visit the Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This beautiful aquarium is home to over 2,000 animals including giant rays and sea turtles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Staff are extremely knowledgeable and will be able to answer any questions about the animals that you may have. Extra special experiences, like feeding stingrays or sharks, can also be purchased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost:<\/strong> (Pre-booked tickets) Adults $29.00; Children aged 5-12 $24.00; Children 4 and under go free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While some attractions like the Circus Circus pool are a little dated, the iconic hotel and casino still has many features that visitors rave about. Among these is the Adventuredome<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Inside you\u2019ll find adrenaline pumping rides like Chaos and Slingshot as well as classic attractions like bumper cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kids must be over 48 inches tall to go on some of the rides, although experiences like the laser challenge and virtual reality rooms don\u2019t have this height limit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While free to enter, tickets or wristbands must be bought for rides. As adults often have to accompany children, it can get quite expensive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost:<\/strong> Regular All-day ride pass (48 inches and taller): $60.00; Junior All-day ride pass (33 inches \u2013 48 inches): $30.00<\/p>\n\n\n\nHershey\u2019s Chocolate World<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Fountains of Bellagio<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Watch the Mirage volcano erupt (while it’s still here!)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
5 Ticketed Things To Do In Las Vegas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Discovery Children\u2019s Museum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Tank at Golden Nugget Hotel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Circus Circus Adventuredome<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tournament of Kings <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n