By Randy Colt
You might have been planning your road trip in the U.S. and Las Vegas is in your list, but you are wondering what you can do in the Sin City when you have kids tagging along. A pit stop in Las Vegas with the family is a possibility sans the casinos and other adult offerings at the Strip.
Here are some things you can do in Vegas with the whole family:
Renewal of wedding vows
Your kids might have seen your wedding album a million times and they might have told you to have another wedding a gazillion times so she can be the flower girl or he can be the ring bearer. Vegas is a perfect destination not only for instant weddings but a fun location to renew your wedding vows. The kids will enjoy the limo ride and maybe Elvis asking you for the I do’s.
Fountain show and gelato at the Bellagio
Gelato is everywhere in Vegas but a great bargain is just inside the Bellagio near its famous fountain. You can get a cup for about $5 while enjoying the water and light show.
Camping
Vegas is all about exuberance and excess and it is nice to get away from it for a day and have a camping with the whole family. Relax and enjoy the night with the kids in an RV park like Sam’s Town and get ready to hit the road on the next day to continue your Vegas family adventure.
Grand Canyon tour in a helicopter
Hiking to see the greatness of the Grand Canyon but it is never to easy to go to the bottom of the canyon and climb back up even if the whole family has a clean slate of health. Indulge and splurge for a helicopter ride to see the natural wonder in all its glory. The kids will surely have an amazing experience and have a new appreciation of earth science and geology after the tour.
Boating
A few steps on the gas pedal from the city and you will be at Lake Mead. This is a recreational area and national park which was inaugurated when Hoover Dam branched the flow of Colorado River. You are guaranteed your piece of shoreline and water at any time of the year along the 100 mile stretch of the lake. In case you do not have your own boat, you can rent from the marina nearby.
Snowboarding and Skiing
An hour from Las Vegas,, you can have a fun time in the snow on the 300 acre property of Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort between November and April. Advance or beginners will enjoy the slopes and mountain trails. You might not have packed your coats and skis but you can rent all the gear needed. The resort also provides skiing and snowboarding lessons for adults and kids.
Circus Circus
If you want a freebie, kid friendly show, head to the Circus Circus for their juggler and acrobats. The show is located indoors and you can actually get a sit so it still nice to catch even on chilly or rainy nights in the desert.
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