Circus Circus
Circus Circus, one of the older hotels on The Strip, may well be the most kid-friendly hotel in Vegas. Kids 17 and under stay for free and can enjoy the expansive midway above the casino, where there are dozens of all-ages games to play for the chance to win fun prizes. Trapeze artists perform stunts inside the casino atrium several times daily, and the connected Adventuredome puts an entire amusement park inside a family-friendly, climate-controlled environment.
Circus Circus
2880 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(702) 734-0410
circuscircus.com
Las Vegas Hilton
The Las Vegas Hilton is located just steps away from the Las Vegas Convention Center and less than a mile from the Las Vegas Country Club, home to one of the best-known golf courses in the area. Kids 17 and under stay for free. Great hotel activities for those 21 and under include a rotating schedule of all-ages shows, a luxurious outdoor pool, a relaxing spa and boutique shopping.
Las Vegas Hilton
3000 Paradise Rd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(888) 732-7117
lvhilton.com
Mandalay Bay
Children 14 and under can stay for free at Mandalay Bay, one of the biggest hotels on The Strip. Visitors of all ages will love the complex of swimming pools at the hotel, which includes several pools of varying sizes, waterfalls and a lazy river. Kids will also get to enjoy the Shark Reef Aquarium, a huge marine life exhibit located right inside the hotel.
Mandalay Bay
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, Nevada 8911
(877) 632-7800
http://www.mandalaybay.com/
Excalibur
Excalibur is one of the older mega-resorts on The Strip, and it's well-known as being one of the more family-friendly hotels. Children 11 and younger stay for free here, where families can catch the medieval-themed Tournament of Kings show or enjoy a PG-13 dinner at the somewhat raunchy Dick's Last Resort. The resort's massive swimming pool was also completely renovated in 2008.
Excalibur
3850 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(877) 750-5464
excalibur.com
The Venetian
The Venetian, located in the heart of The Strip, exudes luxury and class. Kids 11 and under are welcome to stay for free at this hotel, where they may enjoy gondola rides through the complex's maze of indoor and outdoor canals. Other child-appropriate features include Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, several touring and ongoing live shows and a five-acre outdoor deck with three swimming pools and a spa.
The Venetian
3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(702) 414-1000
venetian.com
MGM Grand
There's a lot to see at the MGM Grand, where kids 12 and under can stay without additional charge. Highlights include a lion habitat where lion trainers conduct several shows per day, the Hollywood Theatre where multiple acts play nightly and an expansive pool complex composed of two saltwater pools, eight chlorinated pools and numerous spas and cabanas.
MGM Grand
3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(877) 880-0880
mgmgrand.com
The Stratosphere
The Stratosphere, a towering hotel that resembles Seattle's Space Needle, welcomes children 10 and under to stay for free. This iconic hotel has a lot to offer to kids, particularly if they're brave; atop the roof deck sits several extreme thrill rides with names like The Big Shot, X-Scream and Insanity. There is also a spacious observation deck that offers breathtaking views of Las Vegas, a large pool complex and several all-ages shows.
The Stratosphere
2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(702) 380-7777
stratospherehotel.com
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