When you think Nevada it’s undeniable that the glitz and glamour of Vegas are front and center. And Vegas can be a surprisingly great destination for families offering shows, adventurous activities and exciting hotels kids love. Beyond the City of Sin, Nevada also boasts fantastic skiing and snowboarding, national parks for exploring and plenty of day trips to keep the whole family busy.
No trip to Nevada is truly complete without a stop in Las Vegas. Here kids can travel around the world on The Strip in hotels like The Venetian and Paris Las Vegas. Our top picks for family-friendly hotels are the Mandalay Bay which features an indoor beach with real sand and a wave pool for kids to splash around in if it gets too hot in the dry Nevada heat, and the Bellaggio with its famous fountains.
Las Vegas is also a great home base for day trips to the Hoover Dam or the Grand Canyon.
Though Nevada is better known for it’s hot, dry climate. You can also find great snow here in the winter and destinations like Lake Tahoe, which straddles the border of Nevada and California, have many ski resorts, cabins and hotels to choose from to accommodate families.
Vegas is a (surprisingly) kid-friendly destination with plenty to keep the whole family busy.
With a stunning blue lake set in the mountains and straddling the Nevada-California border, Lake Tahoe is a great spot for families in all seasons.
Natural beauty is on full display in Nevada with strange and wonderful sights you won’t find anywhere else.
Near the Nevada-Arizona border, The Hoover Dam is an easy day trip from Las Vegas and an inspiring feat of engineering up close. Over 1,200 ft long and 725 ft high, it creates Lake Mead – the the largest reservoir in the country when it’s full.
A car isn’t necessary in Las Vegas since much of what you’ll want to see is walkable or accessible by the monorail and bus systems that run up and down the Strip. You can also take a day tour to the Hoover Dam or the Grand Canyon with transportation included. However, if you want more flexibility or to get to some of the more remote areas of Nevada, a car is recommended.
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