Popular Amusements and Gaming Locations

Where to find the "In-Damand" Vegas Amusements

Locating Las Vegas' Prime Attractions

Many Vegas Feature Attractions are located at the same venue.  For example:  Circus Circus has the following "Premium Rides":  Canyon Blaster, Rim Runner, Sling Shot, Chaos. Inverter, Laser Blast, SimEx Theater and several more.  See Adventure Dome Link Below.

Lion Habitat at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino

Visit the Lion Habitat at MGM Grand - Real lions near the entertainment dome can be viewed daily during the hours your children would normally be awake.  I love this attraction - although the lions spend most of their time sleeping.  It's FREE and will hold their interest for at least half an hour.  There is even a glass enclosed pathway where you can usually walk directly under one of the slumbering giant cats!  This is fun, but wears then after about half an hour.  A good place to head for when you are looking for a bite to eat as there are many popular places to eat nearby.

Star Trek:  The Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton

The Star Trek Experience has been around awhile.  I saw a blip on a late night entertainment show and this promises to be pretty exciting for Trekkies.  Trekkies will love the ride and exhibits devoted to the Star Trek TV Series.  You don't have to be a nerd to enjoy this activity.  The Las Vegas Hilton is located EAST of the Las Vegas strip a couple of blocks.

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Paris Landmarks - Paris Las Vegas Casino Resort Hotel

Browse replicas of famous French Landmarks, including the Arc De Triomphe and the Hotel de Ville, as well as facades of the Paris Opera House and The Louvre.  The 50 foot half scale Eiffel Tower has a glass elevator where you may ride to the top for a Spectacular View of the strip or enjoy lunch on the 11th floor restaurant.  Another fun kids activity that will quickly fade as the "newness" wears off.

Adventure Dome at Circus Circus

5 acres of fun: Circus Circus Adventure Dome - Sixteen rides and attractions, including the double-loop, double-corkscrew "Canyon Blaster" roller coaster.  Probably the best known kids arcade and entertainment center on the strip.  This is the most recommended first stop las vegas kids activity center.  And while we think this is a great place to "play" for the kids, we are not really a big fan of the Hotel.  Circus Circus hotel rates are often quite cheap - and not to disparage the property, but we believe you can find a much better place to stay nearby.

The Auto Collection at the Imperial Palace

Located on the fifth floor parking facility (Visit imperialpalace.com to print out your free coupon good for 6 people).  Older children and parents alike will enjoy this free attraction featuring antique, classic, muscle and special interest automobiles.  See also our seperate write up on The Auto Collection in the Attractions Category.

IMAX theater at the Luxor

Luxor Attractions - The Luxor Hotel and Casino boasts standard IMAX and IMAX 3-D theaters (with a 7 story screen and 30,000 watt sound system), the Tut Museum with simulated artifacts from King Tut's tomb, and the "Search for the Lost Obelisk" motion-simulator ride.  The gamers in your family will want to spend some time in the "Games of the gods Arcade - a high tech entertainment center with some of the best arcade games in Vegas!  Plan on spending at least an afternoon here!

Call 1-800-557-7428 for show times and ticket prices.

Manhattan Express Rollercoaster:  New York - New York

Luxor Attractions - With heights of 203 feet, drops of 144 feet and speeds up to 67 MPH, this attraction adds new meaning to the phrase "let it ride!" It features the world's first "heartline" twist and dive maneuver, allowing riders to experience the thrilling force of negative g's! Simulating a barrel-roll in a jet fighter, it rolls 180 degrees, hangs 86 feet in the air, then dives back under itself- promising dizzying excitement and white-knuckle thrills!  It might be a good idea to take your kids to lunch after this ride not before!

Coney Island Emporium:  New York - New York

Midway games, rides and high-tech amusements fill this 28,000 sq foot complex.