Las Vegas may not be the first city you think of as you browse for travel deals with your family given its “Sin City” nickname and reputation. However, this city, also known as the Entertainment Capital of the World, actually offers plenty for families to enjoy, from interactive museums to animal-themed fun. Discover why this desert destination is perfect for your next getaway with the kids.

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Las Vegas With Your Children

1. The Vegas Strip

The glittering Las Vegas Strip offers a feast for the eyes and a world of wonder for children. The famous fountains at the Bellagio send water shooting into the sky as part of daily free shows certain to make kids cheer. Pass by the Luxor Hotel & Casino, a 30-story pyramid-shaped building, to leave little ones in awe. These and many other fabulous Vegas Strip attractions are sure to fascinate.

2. Amazing Animal Attractions

Las Vegas has no shortage of outstanding animal attractions your children will love. Enter a magical world at Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat at the Mirage to visit white tigers and lions, bottlenose dolphins, and other exotic animal friends. Tour options include behind-the-scenes travel deals and even painting classes with the dolphins!

Additional animal attractions include the Mandalay Bay Shark Reef Aquarium and pelican feedings at The Flamingo.

3. Hiking Opportunities

If your family loves to explore the outdoors, the nearby Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is a must. A mere 30 minutes outside of Vegas, this area offers hikes for all skill levels as well as camping opportunities. Whatever you decide to do here, your family is in for a painted desert adventure.

4. Exciting Shows

Vegas offers no shortage of shows, including those ideal for young ones. The iconic Blue Man Group combines drums with streamers and Twinkies among other things, while the Tournament of Kings Dinner Show at Excalibur includes jousting, horses, and plenty of heroic knights.

5. Incredible Museums

The Las Vegas Museum of Natural History lets your children spend time with dinosaurs and prehistoric sea creatures. There’s even a Young Scientist Center where kids can channel their inner paleontologists and marine biologists as they dig for fossils or explore the ocean in a submarine. Other museums that may interest your brood include the Neon Museum, Pinball Hall of Fame, and the Discovery Children’s Museum.

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