Top Rated Parks to Visit in Las Vegas Strip

"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"

"Don’t miss The Chuck Jones Experience, where cartoons come to life. This engaging museum celebrates animation director Chuck Jones, creator of the Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, and Pepe Le Pew. The museum features interactive experiences and activities along with screenings of animated movies."

"If your kids love the circus, then you won’t want to miss this!. Circus Circus is a free circus show produced by the Circus Hotel. The production runs every half hour, every day, from 11 am to 11 PM at the Circus Hotel."

"Hemenway Park allows visitors the opportunity to closely mingle with bighorn sheep that come down from the nearby mountains to graze. The park also has playground equipment, gazebos, sport courts, and a view of Lake Mead."

"Floyd Lamb Park, at Tule Springs, is a pleasing oasis with its 680­-acre park, with luxuriant vegetation, animals, lakes, and sightseeing’s of the Sheep and Spring Mountain Ranges. The momentous Tule Springs Ranch is gathered inside the park and provides chances for visitors to learn about the conventional working ranch and early Las Vegas lifestyle. The park provides a number of programs."

"One of the quieter destinations of Las Vegas, Floyd Lamb Park offers several hundred acres of lush vegetation for visitors who want to get away from the noise and pollution of the city for awhile. Nature trails wind through the park for walking, jogging and mountain biking. Picnic areas have freshly-cut grass and the sweet fragrance of flowers."

"Right at the heart of Tule Springs lies an amazing haven among the desert area. At Floyd Lamb Park, you’ll find everything you’ll want for your outdoor getaway. This 680-acre park has numerous large ponds that support plant and animal life, lush vegetation, lakes, and views of the Sheep and Spring Mountains."

"Inside Circus Circus, you’ll find this gem that’s home to a carnival and circus. The carnival midway has new arcade games and old carnival games, and one of the most affordable places to grab a snack. Also, starting at 11:30 every day, you’ll be able to see live circus acts performed at The Midway."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user Reinhard Link used under CC BY-SA 2.0. Located in the lively Circus Circus Hotel and Casino, the Midway is a true highlight of this Las Vegas establishment. Providing a huge carnival atmosphere, it offers an expansive collection of fun games and top prizes."

"Circus Circus Las Vegas Hotel has a variety of free circus acts that perform daily starting at 11 a.m. at the center stage of the Carnival Midway. Some of the circus performances you will see there include flying trapeze, juggling, aerial silks, slack wire, circus clowns and much more."

"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."

"If you spend enough time in Las Vegas and try your hand at gambling, you’re likely to experience the so-called “bad beat”. But if you come to Bad Beat Brewing in nearby Henderson, you’re unlikely to drink a bad beer!. In true Las Vegas fashion, the owner and founder took a big gamble: he sold his house and spent every dollar in his bank account to fund his dream of opening a brewery."

"It started with a coupon for a five-gallon beer kit and quickly grew into a full-blown operation in his garage. Hall developed his own recipes and tested them out with friends during UFC viewing parties. He was encouraged to open his own brewery -- which finally happened after selling his house."

"The east side’s Donut Hut has been around since 1980 and fans there lovingly refer to owner So-Tee Seung as the Cambodian Rambo. The place specializes in classic doughnuts, but do order the blueberry doughnuts and anything with a cream cheese frosting. While only open in the morning, doughnut fans might be able to snag something later at night."

"Donut Hut has been open for more than 40 years on the east side of Las Vegas. The owner is So Tee Seung, nicknamed by Donut Hut’s loyal customers as the Cambodian Rambo. Donut Hut is known for its classic donuts, which are always flaky, fresh, and fall apart in the mouth."

"Multiple locationsCJ’s serves homemade soft serve custard, gelato, and Italian ice. Flavors change constantly, but expect some nostalgic ones like cotton candy gelato, Cinnamon Toast Crunch custard, and Sour Patch Kid ice. The shop also offers a variety of waffle cones dipped in chocolate and coated in cereals, candies, cookies, and sprinkles."

"Multiple locations This is a place that exists for the 'gram. Get the ube Italian ice in one of its giant cones coated in candy and mark that hand-holding-cone-in-front-of-cutesy-neon-sign off your social media bingo card."

"With an owner from San Diego who moved to Las Vegas knowing there was plenty of room to grow the beer scene, 595 has one of the best-curated beer lists in Nevada. Along with an all-star beer list and a fun Vietnamese-inspired menu, 595 is also home to regular bottle shares among the small, but tightknit, beer community. Learn MoreSee on Map"