Family Trip Las Vegas
Las Vegas shows and attractions for families with kids
Las Vegas has more family-friendly options than most people realize. These shows and attractions work for all ages.
💡 Insider Tip
Real Bodies is best for older children (10+). BattleBots and Jeff Dunham work for all ages. The High Roller and Eiffel Tower are universally great.
Best Shows for Family Trip
BattleBots Live
horseshoe
Live robot combat competition — one of the most genuinely original alternative attractions on the Strip.
Jeff Dunham Las Vegas
planet hollywood
One of the highest-grossing comedians in the world — his Las Vegas residency is a full-production show with all his iconic characters.
Eiffel Tower Experience
paris las vegas
One of the best value activities on the Strip — an affordable, genuinely impressive observation deck with iconic views of the Bellagio fountains and the Strip.
High Roller Observation Wheel
linq
The tallest observation wheel in North America at 550 feet — one of the most unmissable experiences on the Las Vegas Strip.
Real Bodies at Horseshoe Las Vegas
horseshoe
One of Las Vegas's most underrated attractions — genuinely fascinating, well-curated, and substantive in a way that most Strip activities are not.
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas
the venetian
The first Madame Tussauds to open in the US — interactive wax figures of celebrities, athletes, and iconic figures at The Venetian on the Las Vegas Strip.
FlyOver Las Vegas
linq promenade area
A simulated flight experience rated 4.9/5 — riders suspended in front of a massive spherical screen while wind, mist, and scents create the sensation of actual flight over iconic landscapes.
Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay
mandalay bay
Over 2,000 animals including sharks, rays, sea turtles, and rare fish in a 1.6-million-gallon facility at Mandalay Bay — the most substantial aquarium experience in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Natural History Museum
downtown las vegas
Dinosaurs, deep sea, African savanna, ancient Egypt, and glowing geology — rated 4.8/5 from 128 reviews at just $12 entry. Las Vegas's most underrated family attraction.
Dinosaur Outpost Las Vegas
various
Meet life-sized animatronic dinosaurs on an interactive adventure designed for families — rated 4.7/5 on Tiqets.
V — The Ultimate Variety Show
v theater
Las Vegas's longest-running variety show — six acts of comedy, magic, acrobatics, and juggling rolled into 90 minutes. The most reliable crowd-pleaser on the Strip for all ages.
Red Rock Canyon Tour from Las Vegas
red rock canyon
A stunning 13-mile scenic loop through dramatic red sandstone formations just 17 miles from the Strip — one of the most accessible natural wonders in America.
Best Hotels for Family Trip
The LINQ Hotel + Experience
Modern Center Strip Hotel Connected to the High Roller & LINQ Promenade
Best location-to-price ratio on the Strip — direct High Roller and LINQ Promenade access at value pricing.
Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino
Budget-Friendly North Las Vegas Resort with Ice Skating & Bowling
Budget-friendly north Las Vegas resort with the most diverse on-property amenities of any Station property — ice skating, bowling, and movies.
🚗 ~20 minutes from Strip · Always free
Sunset Station Hotel & Casino
Henderson Value Resort — Local Entertainment and Budget Rates
Budget-friendly Henderson resort with Kids Quest childcare and a full suite of amenities at local rates.
🚗 ~20 minutes from Strip · Always free