Top Rated Parks to Visit in Mount Charleston

"It’s not just trapeze artists and jugglers that entertain visitors at Circus Circus. The hotel is also home to the Adventuredome — a large indoor theme park with roller coasters, bumper cars, rock climbing, arcades, and much more. Thrill seekers will love the park’s new NebulaZ ride that spins riders through the air, while younger visitors will enjoy the slightly slower carousel or Miner Mike coal train ride."

"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)."

"You won’t want to miss this 5-acre indoor amusement park located at Circus Circus in Las Vegas, Nevada, on the Las Vegas Strip. There are so many kid-friendly activities: roller coasters, arcade games, and even a roller skating rink. We always look for a good theme park or amusement park when we travel."

"Circus Circus is one of the most recognizable performance venues in Las Vegas, and as the name suggests, it brings a lot of fun under the big top. Though the venue’s known for great drinks and gaming, people tend to forget that this hotel does, in fact, offer free circus shows as well. The free circus acts begin every day at 11:30 am."

"This is the largest permanent circus in the world and one of the most popular free shows in Vegas. Jugglers, unicyclists, acrobats, and aerialists perform remarkable stunts high above the casino floor for about 10 minutes per show. Shows start at 11:30 am and run every hour until late at night – past midnight."

"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."

"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."

"Next up is Tule Springs' Floyd Lamb Park, situated at 9200 Tule Springs Road. With 4.5 stars out of 203 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"Located at 2775 Desert Marigold Lane, 89135 in the Willows Village. The Willows Park is a multi-sports facility, that features lighted fields, a lighted basketball court and a children’s play structure, as well as a linear park which meanders through the village and includes a children’s play area and trail. Four over-sized story book sculptures from Aesop’s Fables- “The Lion and The Mouse” and “The Tortoise and The Hare” – line the 4.6-acre park’s walkways."

"Willows Park in South Summerlin is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 28 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2775 Desert Marigold Lane to see for yourself. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor."

"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."

"Open 24 hours a day, your donut cravings can always be satisfied here, as they also offer nearly every donut in existence—even cronuts!. Once you taste one of their small circles of perfection, it will be very hard to resist getting more. We think you’ll agree, Pinkbox’s sweet treats are better than cake."

"Order the S’mores, Fat Elvis, chipotle caramel, red velvet, maple bacon bars, or strawberry shortcake. This location on West Lake Mead Boulevard is the original, but find a second location in Henderson. Both are open 24 hours."

"Biscayne Steak Sea Wine is a steak and seafood restaurant that offers a variety of sizzling cuts and fresh seafood. Highly recommended dishes include the popular appetizer – Lamb Eggplant Tacos (tomato poblano jam), Dry Aged Bone-in Filet, Seafood Risotto, Grilled Colorado Lamb Chops, and for dessert, Jack Daniel’s Mousse or Deconstructed Banana Cream Pie."

"Chef Kerry Simon has established a destination restaurant with his Carson Kitchen in Downtown Las Vegas. The modern gastropub is serving twists on standard dishes like the gyro tacos pictured above. Stylish and sleek, the late Chef Kerry Simon’s Carson Kitchen is proof of Downtown Las Vegas continuing renaissance."

"Interpreting American comfort foods using locally sourced is not easy, but SOMEHOW Carson Kitchen does and comes up with dishes like the Bacon Jam topped with baked brie."

"The food at Violette's looks as decadent and gluttonous as the food at some of the most outrageously over-the-top eateries serving record-breaking burgers and milkshakes. Happily, it is all completely vegan. There are plenty of lighter items to choose from like salads and wraps, but much of the menu definitely leans towards comfort food, which is always a nice treat for those living a vegan lifestyle, since there is the perception that vegan people eat nothing but lettuce and can’t enjoy hearty meals."

"The brainchild of poker champion Cyndy Violette, Violette's Vegan Organic Eatery chain of restaurants originated from Cyndy's own personal interest in a healthy diet and lifestyle. Having traveled the world and being a vegan for over 20 years introduced Cyndy to a range of dishes that influenced the delicious cuisine on offer at her restaurants. Replacing mozzarella sticks with Zucchini Zen Sticks and Buffalo wings with seitan wings, the restaurant offers a variety of flavors."

"Violette’s fun, groovy vibe and a newly revamped menu packed with vegan comfort food, healthy bowls and juices makes this vegan restaurant in Las Vegas a crowd favorite. Owned by poker-pro Cyndy Violette, it’s super kid-friendly (there’s even a kid’s area), cozy and packed with eats from loaded potato skins to acai bowls … and everything in between."