Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Summerlin South

"Inspired by the city of Venice in Italy, The Venetian in Las Vegas houses one of the largest casinos in the world and is undoubtedly an important architectural jewel on the famous Las Vegas strip. As the city of Venice becomes the design inspiration, the hotel features replicas of many of its important landmarks like the Rialto Bridge, the Lion of Venice Column, Palazzo Ducale, St. Mark’s Campanile and Piazzetta di San Marco. It also hosts a large shopping mall along with an iconic nightclub that serves some of the best crowds of the sin city."

"Photo courtesy of The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian | The Palazzo. Cobblestone walkways, an illuminated painted ceiling, and a quarter-mile-long Grand Canal combine to make a beautiful backdrop for shopping at Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian | The Palazzo. The picturesque retail center features more than 160 signature stores with dozens of the world's premier luxury brands, including Tory Burch, Burberry, Harley Davidson, White House Black Market and Michael Kors."

"Make sure you add this oasis to your list next time you visit Sin City. Spread out over 134,000 square-feet and with more than 90 treatment rooms, you should have a plan beforehand, because you will want to try them all. If you have to pick, consider the Aquavana Hydrothermal Experience."

"If you’re in the area of the fountain show, make sure to check out the conservatory!. The Bellagio Conservatory and Gardens feature a stunning 50-foot glass enclosure with a spectacular garden interior that changes with the seasons. During spring, for instance, cherry blossoms and spring flowers are the order of the day–while in the fall, the conservatory is decked out in an array of orange, red and golden foliage."

"Each time I visit Vegas, I make sure to walk through the Bellagio for their famed Conservatory and Gardens. The floral displays and sculptures change with the season as this 14,000 square-foot space is transformed into a showcase of awe-aspiring sights, sounds, and scents. The Conservatory can get quite busy so I recommend visiting as early as your schedule allows for good daylight without the crowds."

"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!"

"The Fremont Street Experience is mostly known for its overhead light show, named Viva Vision. It offers a series of free nightly shows that feature 12.5 million lights and 550,000 watts of sound, dispersed along the roofing of a “street.” It is a spectacular display of lights and technology, to say the least!. Also, street performers, impersonators, and other artists can be seen at street level."

"The Fremont Street experience is found in Vegas’ Downtown and features the world’s largest video screen as the ceiling of this outdoor experience. Viva Vision light show draws 22 million people each year with high-resolution images and concert quality sound with more than 12 million LED lamps. Lake show at the Wynn"

"Lorenzi Park was the vision of David G. Lorenzi, a French immigrant who bought 80 acres of property around two miles west of the first townsite in 1912. The park started as Lorenzi’s Lake Park in 1926 with a dance pavilion, pool, lakes, and gardens. It is recorded on the city’s Historic Property Register as a historic region and on the Nevada State Register of Historic places."

"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."

"Miami-based brand Aubi & Ramsa expands wine and spirits beyond their liquid state by offering guests a unique selection of boozy ice cream flavors. From Kentucky Crème Brûlée, an organic vanilla-pudding ice cream made with two shots of Four Roses single-barrel bourbon and caramelized sugar sprinkles, to Chocolate Mint Martini made with Veuve Clicquot and Tanqueray No. Ten, guests can expect nothing less from this one-of-a-kind ice cream shop"

"Centennial Hills Park is a 120-­acre modern regional park that features a playground with inclines and characteristics for all abilities. It is also built around a historic reversed riverbed thought to be the last remaining remnant of a great network of such channels that before wrapped this area. It is also a great location to have a celebration party or particular event."

"If you’re wondering what to do in Vegas on a rainy day, consider a trip to the Adventuredome. It’s a gigantic indoor amusement park with everything from roller coasters to bungee jumping stations, so it can provide hours of entertainment regardless of what the weather is like. As a bonus, it’s open 365 days per year, so it’ll always be an option for you and the kids even if you’re visiting Las Vegas in the off-season."

"Under the big top of Circus Circus at the north end of the Vegas Strip (you can download a free map of the Strip on our site here), you’ll find five acres of indoor amusement park fun, ready for you and your family. Here you’ll find all the rides and games you need to keep your family busy for as long as you want (website)."

"Circus Circus is known for being a great hotel for families staying on the strip because of their amazing Adventuredome that features thrill rides, midway games, arcade, golf, roller skating rink, laser challenge, rock climbing, and even indoor bungee jumping. Big Apple Coaster at NYNY"

"Binoculars, fanny packs and Hawaiian shirts are optional but we’re more about getting into some of the free attractions sprinkled across the LVB (that’s Las Vegas Boulevard for all of you not in the know). Let’s start with some casino hopping. Amidst the singing slot machines and the bustling gaming tables, from the carpets to the decor, every hotel holds true to a unique theme. One minute you’ll find yourself in the chic and tech-y lobby of The Cosmopolitan and the next you’ll be among the Egyptian ruins of The Luxor."

"Another famous and historic piece of architecture by Paul Revere Williams is the Guardian Angel Cathedral, developed in 1961 on land donated by the gangster and casino owner Moe Dalitz, otherwise known as Mr. Las Vegas. When Williams began to work on this unique building, he decided to go with an A-Frame design, giving the church muralist a triangle canvas to paint the Guardian Angel on the outside of the building. You can still find the Guardian Angel Cathedral sitting close to the Strip, at 302 Cathedral Way."

"A four-sided spire capped with a cross is located to the front left of the cathedral. At its base is a statue of the Holy Family. There is a large mosaic over the main entrance of the cathedral by Los Angeles artist Edith Piczek."

"This place is in the Luxor Hotel & Casino, it exhibits 13 preserved human bodies and more than 250 organs for an educational purpose. Here, if your kids are not squeamish, they can see how our muscles intricate and our organs in addition to getting educated a little bit about what happens if we neglect of our bodies. Bodies is one of the best kids attractions in Las Vegas."

"Bodies – The Exhibition is better than any science or anatomy class you’ve ever taken. It features a collection of well-preserved human bodies and body parts. You’ll have the chance to see real bodies preserved with their inner organs thanks to a long process of removing tissue and water and placed in a silicone bath before being vacuum sealed."

"For a truly unique look into the complexities of the human body, stop by the BODIES exhibit. Thirteen preserved human bodies have been carefully shaped to display every facet of the human body, including circulatory and nervous systems. It’s geared towards people without scientific backgrounds without being too scientific."

"Fascinating multimedia exhibits focus on science, technology and the social history of the 'Atomic Age,' which lasted from WWII until atmospheric bomb testing was driven underground in 1961 and a worldwide ban on nuclear testing was declared in 1992. View footage of atomic testing and examine southern Nevada's nuclear past, present and future, from Native American ways of life to the environmental legacy of atomic testing. Don't miss the ticket booth (how could you?); it's a Nevada Test Site guard-station replica."