A1 Destination

Las Vegas has always been referred to as an adult playground. This reference has stuck with Sin City for good reason, much of the entertainment is adult in nature. While there is no official “keep out” sign for children, the rated nature of much of this entertainment does make it seem that the younger set is not very welcome. Vegas insiders know that a Las Vegas vacation is a one stop spot for everyone in the family, no matter what their age may be. Granted, it takes a bit more finesse to traverse the city with the kids in tow but with a bit of planning this may very well be the vacation destination of a lifetime for everyone involved.

Here are some places in Las Vegas to consider:

§ Enjoy your food. Bringing children along does not automatically sentence you to all your meals at local fast food joints. Sure, you will probably at some point in time visit the golden arches to appease your children and your wallet, but everyone can eat in style at such places as Bertolini’s in Caesar’s Palace where large portions and complimentary bread will feed even the hungriest bunch, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville at the Flamingo where burgers rule, or at P.F. Changs’ China Bistro at the Aladdin.

§ Circus Circus offers some special attractions for the younger set. There is the
indoor theme park that is specifically designed with them in mind. Arcade games, miniature golf, and even a rollercoaster that will be sure to entertain them for hours on end. Another casino that has games and attractions for kids is the New York New York.

§ For great group adventure, away from the glitz, glamour and pinging noise of the machines, is Red Rocks Canyon where you will be able to rock climb, ride on horseback, hike, or even take a bike tour. This area is close enough to Las Vegas to make for a perfect day trip, yet far enough away to give you a break from gambling. This is a wonderful place for a family outing.

§ For the experienced golfer in your party there is the Bear’s Best Golf Club designed by Jack Nicklaus and sporting a par 72. Green fees could be considered to be a bit steep at $200 plus per game, but because of the expertise that went into the course design it is worth every penny! For the more fee conscious golfer there is the Desert Rose Golf Club which offers a par 71 and reasonable fees at about $75 per round.

§ For the shop-a-holic in your group there are the fashion outlets of Primm Valley, which is located at the state line of California. If you want to shop while on your Las Vegas vacation, there are still plenty of outlets,such as the outlet mall named – appropriately – Las Vegas Premium Outlets.

§ For seasoned gamblers – and those who want to be – there is the casino at the Mandalay Bay. Large, well ventilated, and with plenty of waitresses ready to bring you free drinks, this is one of the nicest establishments around. If you have a heavy pocket full of nickels, however, you will want to try the games at the casinos around the Circus Circus. These slot machines are aimed at the gamblers, who like the lower denominations, and the games are fun.

So a well planned Las Vegas Vacation can be a terrific destination for the entire group, offering something for everyone.