Mentioned by Nevada Moms
Kid-Friendly Aquariums and Zoos in Las Vegas
"The airy central conservatory, which opens up right as you enter Bellagio, was inspired by the verdigris framework of Art Nouveau conservatories of Paris. Despite the fact that Las Vegas sits smack in the middle of the Mojave Desert, you can see the changing seasons in all their glory here as the garden transforms five times per year with fresh flowers; towering animatronic butterflies and birds; burbling fountains and bobbing lanterns. Each of its seasonal “theatrical presentations” of the elements is totally new."
"We found ourselves walking through a few beautiful hotels like the Wynn, Cosmopolitan, and also checked out the Conservatory & Botanical Gardens at Bellagio. At 7:30pm, we took an uber outside the strip to check out a unique themed bar called The Golden Tiki. They have some really delicious drinks on the menu. It such a great time!"
"Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden At the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden, you can visit some of the most beautiful floral arrangements anywhere for FREE. The botanical garden offers year-round visual delight with distinctive colors of every season. Celebrate your commitment..."
"If your children love to explore the outdoors and want to know what it might be like to walk through a rainforest, this free rainforest atrium at the Mirage Hotel might be just the (free) ticket!. The atrium features a 20,000 gallon saltwater aquarium with tons of aquatic wildlife, and just behind the aquarium is a tropical rainforest complete with lagoons, a waterfall, and tons of stunning tropical plants, flowers and more. Kids who love gardens and the outdoors will love to imagine they’re heading through a real jungle as you make your way through this free indoor rainforest garden."
"In-N-Out is a burger place that hasn't strayed far from its roots as a basic drive-thru hamburger restaurant. The succinct menu is all about the burgers--you won't find chicken sandwiches or salads at In-N-Out. You also won't see the "secret" menu that In-N-Out devotees find so exciting: options like "protein style," with the patty wrapped in lettuce, or the most popular choice, "animal style," with pickles, extra spread, and grilled onions."
"This West Coast favorite is the one burger joint to cross off your bucket list. While the double-double cheeseburger is a guaranteed hit, tap into the secret menu: Get your burger Animal Style and even your fries, which includes special sauce, grilled onions and gooey melted cheese. It’s a three-way tie with the chocolate, vanilla and strawberry shake so choose wisely… or all three."
"This staple of Boulder City has been serving for more than 30 years. Pit Stop dishes up comforting classics such as burgers, sandwiches and fish and chips, all for a reasonable price. The most requested menu item is the pit burger combo, which comes with a side of crispy, shoestring fries and a soda all for under $9."
"Over in Rancho Charleston, check out Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 213 reviews on Yelp. You can find the fast food spot, which offers burgers and ice cream and frozen yogurt, at 4675 W."
"It was built up by missionaries in 1855, this fortification is viewed as the origin of Las Vegas. The state memorable stop is arranged on the east side of Las Vegas Boulevard, only south of the Washington Avenue intersection, one mile from Fremont Street in the downtown zone, and neighboring the Las Vegas Natural History Museum. The river that once streamed past, starting from Las Vegas Springs toward the west, vanished sometime for many reasons including the poor pumping of the water at the source; rather a reproduction has been introduced, streaming along a solid course through a short passageway of trees on the south side of the complex."
"Las Vegas was once a small stop on a mail service trail between Salt Lake City and Los Angeles. In 1855, the Mormon Church settled in this area and built a permanent structure. The oldest non-Indian structures in Southern Nevada, these adobe buildings, such as the beige and red house portion, are also the oldest historic buildings standing here today."
"Before Las Vegas was Las Vegas, it was a scraggly stretch of land where nothing grew and no one lived. It wasn’t until June 14, 1855 that European settlers stumbled on the place and decided to raise a town from the dirt. These folks were Mormons, and they built the Old Mormon Fort."
"The Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, also known as the Hoover Dam Bridge, crosses the Colorado River between the states of Arizona and Nevada and is world renowned for its impressive feats of engineering. The 1,500-foot-long four-lane highway bridge rests 890 feet above the Colorado River and is the second-highest bridge in the United States. It also features the world's tallest concrete columns of their kind and is the highest and longest arched concrete bridge in the Western Hemisphere."
"Source: Photo by Flickr user Matt Kieffer used under CC BY-SA 2.0. The blue water running under the amazing arched bridge through the big canyon–that just asks for a photo. But Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge is not only a place for nice shots."
"This park is calm and quaint during most of the day, but once it’s show time, it becomes a stunning night show that is sure to entertain your kids at the end of the day. The show is called Sunset Stampede Laster Light and Water Show and is inspired by Western pioneers; the show runs 5 times starting from 2 PM. It features everything from dancing water displays, laser lights, as well as thrilling music."
"The Sunset Stampede is another awesome casino-run show, featuring live animatronics, holograms, and smoke machines. With its Wild West theme and gorgeous indoor waterfall, it’s easy to see why this free show draws a crowd every day. Shows are done five times a day, every day—but you don’t have to watch a full show to appreciate the area’s beauty."
"We ate lunch at The Buffet which is located inside Wynn hotel. The food was great but the sight was beautiful!"
"For all the sushi lovers Sakana Sushi is a sushi restaurant that brings you good-tasting food using fresh fish sourced from some of the best fisheries in the country. Careful attention is paid into the curation of this special Japanese dish and diners can enjoy some of the traditional sushi offerings or sample the more innovative take to the dish. Try out their variety of sashimi."