Las Vegas Amusement Parks

Las Vegas Amusement Parks

Las Vegas Amusement Parks are among the best in the country. Check out the list of Las Vegas Amusement and Theme Parks below. The most popular are AdventureDome, The stratosphere Tower and Buffalo Bill's at Primm Valley. The Las Vegas water Parks and Las Vegas Pools are also popular.

Attraction
Name 		Attraction
Type 		Location Distance
from
Strip 		Cost Attraction
Duration 		Time Ages
(min)
(recom) 		Fun
Value sorted desc		 Educ'l
Value 		 
Skyzone Las Vegas Activity Center Off the strip $9
$18		 0.5 - 1 hour day high medium Details
Las Vegas PowerPass Amusement Parks On and Off the Strip $49
$79		 Varies daynight high medium Details
Adventuredome Indoor Theme park On the strip $5
$25		 Varies daynight high medium Details
Star Trek: The Experience Theme Park Off the strip $31
$150		 Varies daynight high low Details
SPEED the Ride Fun rides On the Strip $10
$0		 45 seconds daynight high low Details
The Roller Coaster at NY NY Fun rides On the Strip $14
$14		 3 minutes daynight high low Details
Las Vegas Wet Indoor Water Park Water Park Off the strip $0
$0		 Varies daynight high low Details
Buffalo Bill's Amusement Park / Rides Off the strip $0
$10		 Varies daynight high low Details
Coney Island Emporium Arcade / Amusement Park On the strip $0
$5		 Varies daynight high low Details
Stratosphere Tower Thrill Rides On the strip $8
$25		 Varies daynight high low Details
The Eiffel Tower Experience at Paris Las Vegas View deck / restaurant On the Strip $7
$15		 Varies daynight medium medium Details
Carlos L. Martinez and Darrio J. Hall Family Swimming Pool Family Pool Off the strip $0
$2		 Varies daynight medium medium Details
Doolittle Pool Family Pool / Water Park Off the strip $1
$2		 Varies day medium medium Details

The Top Las Vegas Amusement Parks

Written by: Jamie Baker in 2012


Wanting to do something different with the kids on a weekend? Perhaps you’ve taken some time off work and want to go for a short but fun adventure with the kids. It’s probably time to check out a different side of Las Vegas.

While more popularly known for its adult entertainment, it may surprise you to discover that Las Vegas is also the place where kids can spend a wholesome and thrill-filled weekend. The city has much to offer the whole family when it comes to fun and excitement.

Las Vegas amusement parks are places where families can have a good time together. Laughter and squeals of delight will surely be a common sound among family members as they get on the different thrill rides and arcades these parks have to offer.

1. The New York New York Hotel has one of the more famous Las Vegas roller coasters simply called THE ROLLER COASTER. It’s a classic amusement park ride but has a twist that allows you to feel what a jet fighter feels when barreling through the skies. Besides The Roller Coaster there’s also the Coney Island Emporium with its bumper cabs, Daytona Simulator, Laser Patrol and a host of arcade games.

2. The XScream and Insanity at the STRATOSPHERE are true to their names when it comes to giving its riders screams and thrills. While the Insanity spins you as you’re hanging over the edge of the tower, XScream, on the other hand is the humongous see-saw that teeter-totters you at the tower’s edge. For the adults and teenagers who are at least 14 years old, the Stratosphere’s SkyJump Las Vegas is where you climb to the 108th floor and free fall from there - in full safety jumpsuits, of course. It will be a totally unique experience for the family.

3. BUFFALO BILL’S also offers families on a weekend break a hair-raising ride on the yellow tracks of its Desperado roller coaster. You’ll learn why it’s been classified as a hypercoaster as you experience its 225-foot first drop and whoosh through the tracks at a top speed of 95 mph. Other thrills on this out-in-the-desert amusement park include the Frog Hopper and the Log Flume Ride.

4. The ADVENTUREDOME, located at the Circus Circus Hotel, is probably the most popular of the Las Vegas amusement parks because it offers several choices of rides for family members of all ages. It is also home to one of the most unique Las Vegas roller coasters - the Canyon Blaster that will treat your kids to a double loop and double corkscrew. Other thrill rides include the Sling Shot, Chaos, and the Inverter. If you want something that the whole family can enjoy together, your choices include the B.C. Bus Ride, the classic Circus Carousel, the ferris wheel called Drifters, and a ride through the Adventuredome via the Road Runner.

These are just some of the Las Vegas amusement parks that offer families good times to remember. Plan a Las Vegas weekend with the family today.

About the Author:
Jamie Baker has traveled extensively with her kids across the United States and overseas. She is a travel and lifestyle expert currently working for VegasKids.info where she writes about Las Vegas kids and specifically about Las Vegas shows for kids.



Weekend with Kids in Las Vegas
Written by: Jamie Baker in 2008

If you're planning to unwind with your kids, you may want to have a Las Vegas family vacation.

Contrary to popular belief, Las Vegas is not only for gambling, adult entertainment and wild parties. It is rapidly becoming one of the favourite family destinations in the US. Last year more than five million families with kids had a Las Vegas family vacation.

Las Vegas Amusement Parks are one of the top Vegas kids attractions, especially if you are planning to stay on the Strip.

On top of the list is ADVENTUREDOME THEME PARK located at Circus Circus Hotel and Casino. This is a wild ride that will bring out the adventurous spirit in kids and kids at heart. Don't miss the rides such as Canyon Blaster, Rim Runner, Sling Shot, Chaos, Inverter, Lazer Blast, and SpongeBob SquarePants 4-D Ride. There is also a free clown in case you want to just relax and go for laughs.

Thrill Rides at the STRATOSPHERE is another stop that you should include in your Las Vegas family vacation. Your children will simply shout out for more when they experience Big Shot, X-Scream and Insanity, the Ride. Imagine being propelled 27 feet over the edge of the tower. The experience wouldn't be forgotten for a long time. You can also take family photos at the Tower Shops where Paris, Hong Kong and New York themed streets are found in one place. And if sightseeing is what you want, the Observation Deck is the best place to be. It is the tallest free-standing observation tower in the US that kids in Las Vegas should experience and see. This is one of the top Las Vegas Amusement Parks.

Las Vegas family vacation means non-stop fun. It would be a great idea to visit GAMEWORKS if absolute fun is what you want. This is a place for technological entertainment (a haven for gamers as the name suggests), and fabulous food as well. If you want to play arcade games with your kids in Las Vegas and have a full stomach, your choices are almost endless.

No Las Vegas family vacation will be complete without visiting the arcades. NEW YORK-NEW YORK HOTEL reminiscent of New York City, should be on your top list. The Coney Island Emporium boasts more than 200 coin-operated arcade games and midway-style carnival games - a fantastic way to bond with your kids and at the same time, let out the kid in you. Sounds fun? If these arcade games seem not enough for parents and kids quality time, visit The Roller Coaster nearby. The roller coaster cars are designed as NYC cabs. But what makes them special more than the usual NYC cab ride is that, only these cars can go as high as 203 feet.

There are many more Vegas kids attractions to see in this enchanted place. One long weekend is simply not enough to enjoy time with your kids in Las Vegas. When you experience the fun here, taking another Las Vegas family vacation will be inevitable. Now look for other long weekend holiday, mark your calendar and plan your next visit with your kids in Las Vegas.