Excalibur
The Excalibur hotel and casino is shaped like a large castle and has several Medieval-themed attractions inside. If you have a few hours to spend away from the golf course, take your kids to the Tournament of Kings dinner show, which features knights, dragons and damsels in distress. The Fantasy Faire midway has a variety of carnival games where children can win prizes. There is also a video arcade and the Spongebob Squarepants 4-D ride.
You can save money on meals for the family by purchasing all-day passes at the Excalibur buffet. For a one-time fee, you are given a wristband that allows you to return as many times as you wish during the open buffet hours. Tee times are discounted if you book through the hotel and play at one of these affiliated golf courses: Bali Hai Golf Club, Royal Links Golf Club or Desert Pines Golf Club.
Excalibur
3850 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(800) 937-7777
http://excalibur.com
Circus Circus
From the moment you see the tent-shaped roof of Circus Circus, you know the hotel is designed to appeal to kids. The Adventuredome theme park features carnival games, thrill rides, rock climbing, bungee jumping, mini-golf and a video arcade. The hotel is affiliated with the same group of golf courses as the Excalibur, so be sure to book tee times through the concierge desk. If you want to eat a great steak when you return from the golf course, head over to the Circus Circus steak house, one of Las Vegas' local favorites.
Circus Circus
2880 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(800) 634-3450
http://circuscircus.com
The Orleans
The Orleans has a Kids Tyme activity center where children can play while being supervised by staff members certified in first aid and CPR. The play area includes video games, an indoor playground, and an arts and crafts workshop. You are required to stay in the hotel building while your kids are at Kids Tyme, but you are free to visit the casino, have a romantic meal or take in a show on the premises during your break from the kids.
The Orleans also has a 70-lane bowling center with a full-service pro shop, cocktail bar and snack bar. The hotel is about one mile west of the Strip on Tropicana, but there is a free shuttle that takes guests to the Gold Coast or Bill's Gamblin' Hall.
The Orleans
4500 W. Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(800) 675-3267
http://orleanscasino.com
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