Things to do with family in Las Vegas

When people think of Las Vegas, they of course think of casino gambling. But when thinking about the city in terms of a family vacation, many question if there are enough activities for children. The truth is that there are so many that children should have little cause to ever feel bored. Many of the casino resorts are in fact family friendly and do offer activities for children. These can include displays, shows museums and other fun places to visit. In many instances the entertainment is free.

If visiting Caesar’s Palace, head to the Forum Shops to view an impressive 50,000 gallon aquarium known as the Atlantic Aquarium. Filled with salt water, the aquarium is home to literally hundreds of fish. The fish are fed in the afternoon by a diver so if you time your visit right, you can witness this interesting event. Additionally, starting at 10 am, every hour a show known as “Fall of Atlantis” plays. The cost to watch is free.

Madame Tussaud’s is another place that children like to visit. This famous wax museum features hundreds of celebrities, athletes and historical figures all replicated in wax. Some of the exhibits here are interactive. For instance, in one exhibit you can snap a photograph of yourself marrying infamous bachelor, George Clooney. If sports are more your thing, you can preserve a memory by snapping a picture of yourself golfing with Tiger Woods. A third option is appearing on the American Idol stage. Madame Tussaud’s can be found at the Venetian, right along the Vegas Strip.

So many fun activities can be found in Vegas that by day’s end your children will be ready to go to sleep.