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What's in Nevada for Children?

The place for kids!! Youth programs include swimming, boating, skiing, softball and more. The city and county offers more than 90 parks and a full range of recreational activities.

MUSEUMS

Lied Discovery Children's Museum

Exhibits include hands-on activities involving arts, sciences and humanities.
Located: 833 No. Las Vegas Blvd. Call 382-KIDS

Clark County Heritage Museum

Experience the history of Southern Nevada.
Located: 1830 So. Boulder Hwy, Henderson Call: 455-7955

OUTDOOR FAMILY EXCERSIONS

Bonnie Spring Old Nevada

A western town featuring: petting zoo, wax museum, gunslingers, opera house, gift shops and more.
Located: 1 Gun Fight Lane, Old Nevada in Red Rock Canyon

Desperado Roller Coaster

One of the world's fastest and tallest roller coasters.
Located: 35 minutes South of Las Vegas off of US-95 at the California/Nevada stateline.

Lake Mead Recreation Area

Offering swimming, camping, fishing, boating and hiking. Cruise Lake Mead aboard the Desert Princess and discover the history of the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead.

Red Rock Canyon

Beautiful sandstone surroundings highlighting rock climbing, picnicking and hiking.
Located: West of Las Vegas on Hwy 159. Call: 363-1921

Valley of Fire

Enjoy the unusual rock formations and discover 1500 year old Indian rock writings. Hiking, picnicking and camping are available.
Located: northeast of Las Vegas a few miles from Lake Mead

FUN AND EDUCATIONAL

The Planetarium

Programs featured twice weekly. The only one of its kind in the State.
Located: Community College of Southern Nevada Call: 651-4759

Ethel M. Chocolate Factory

Free tours offered daily through the Ethel M. factory and botanical cactus factory.
Located: 2 Cactus Road in Henderson Call: 433-2500

Ocean Spray Factory

Free tours offered daily through the Ocean Spray bottling and distribution center.
Located: Henderson

World of Coca-Cola

See the world's largest Coca-Cola bottle, learn the history of Coca-Cola, visit an authentic soda fountain, taste Coca-Cola products from around the world, see a collection of Coca-Cola memorabilia and shop in the Everything Coca-Cola Store.
Located: next to the MGM Grand on Las Vegas Blvd.

Zoological - Botanical Park Children's Zoo

1775 No. Rancho Drive Call: 648-5955

THEME PARKS AND AMUSEMENT CENTERS

Grand Slam Canyon - Circus Circus

Theme park inside a climate-controlled glass dome. Attractions and thrill rides for all ages.
Located: 2880 So. Las Vegas Blvd. Call: 800-444-CIRCUS

MGM Grand Adventures

Outdoor theme park with excitement and adventure. Amusement park complete with rides, shows, street entertainment, casual dining and more. The adventurous can bungee jump over the city.
Located: 3799 So. Las Vegas Blvd. Call: 891-7979

Stratosphere Tower

Remarkable view of the city. For the trill seekers, the top of the tower features a roller coaster and for the courageous be shot at high speed to the top of the tower.
Located: 2000 South Las Vegas Blvd.

All American Sports Park

Major league baseball slugger stadium and a food court serving Fenway Franks and Dodger Dogs. Other attractions include: three "Nascar SpeedPark" tracks, Go-Kart racing, 17 batter stations, driving range, 9 hole par 3 course, miniature golf.
Located: corner of Las Vegas Blvd & Sunset Call: 798-7777

Wet 'n Wild

Wet 'n Wild Water theme park. Open daily April-September.
Located: 2601 So. Las Vegas Blvd. Call: 734-0088

Scandia Family Fun Center

Mini golf, go-carts, boats and batting cages
Located: 2900 Sirius Ave Call: 364-0070

Mountasia Family Fun Center

Bumper boats, miniature golf, go-karts, roller skating, video games
Located: 2050 Olympic Ave, Henderson Call: 898-7777

Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix

Four track of excitement - Kiddie Karts, Go Karts, Nascart, Grand Prix Racing. Fun center with arcade games, snack bar, and room for parties.
Located: 1401 No. Rainbow Blvd. Call: 259-7000

Las Vegas Motor Speedway

1,500 acre motorsports complex offering exciting racing events.
Located: 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. Call: 644-4444

Race for Atlantis

The world's first and largest IMAX 3D motion simulator ride. This state-of-the-art IMAX 3D system features animation, visual and motion effects beyond the imagination.
Located: Caesar's Palace Forum Shops

Star Trek: The Experience

You can experience Star Trek on this motion ride at the Las Vegas Hilton. During this four minute ride you will leap to warp speed and feel out of this world.
Located: Las Vegas Hilton Hotel

Peter Piper Pizza

Video games, play lands, prizes. Great place for birthday parties and gatherings.
Located: 5 locations throughout the city

More family favorites . . . . Discovery Zone, Gymboree, Games Works

RECREATIONAL FUN

Santa Fe's Ice Arena

Stadium size ice arena, open to the public.
Located: US95 and No. Rancho Call: 658-4900

Parks and recreation centers throughout the city

Featuring play grounds, swimming, basketball, tennis, baseball and more . . . .

YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS AND CENTERS

Boy Scouts of America

1135 University Rd., Las Vegas Call: 736-4366

Boys & Girls Clubs

Several locations Call: 367-2582

Girls Scouts

2530 Stewart Ave., Las Vegas Call: 385-3677

YMCA of Southern Nevada

Call: 877-9622

CHILD CARE

Child Care Licensing

City of Las Vegas Call: 229-6281

Clark County Child Care Association

Call: 734-0504

**CAUTION** Small children should never be left in a car unattended. The temperature in a car can rise very high in the desert sun.

School zone speed limits are strictly enforced in Nevada. Many school zones are only 15 miles per hour. Watch for school signs and flashing lights.

Youths should be aware that the city strictly enforces curfews. The curfews are as follows:

Strip- Anyone under the age of 16 may not be on the strip after 9pm without parental supervision on any day of the week. Full City Curfew- 10:00pm weekdays for anyone under the age of 18 on a school night. Midnight for anyone under the age of 18 on a non-school night.