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Enjoying Las Vegas with a Baby: 10 Toddler-Friendly Activities

Edward Odongo
February 28, 2023

Las Vegas may be a party city, but it’s also a great spot for families.

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Las Vegas for Toddlers

Vegas has a ton of activities and attractions that families with toddlers can engage in, ranging from museums to fun parks.

Our detailed guide looks at everything you should have on your Vegas itinerary when traveling with a youngster. These activities can be finished in less than two hours so you don’t have to worry about wandering toddler attention spans.

Top Toddler-Friendly Activities in Sin City

  1. A trip to the Adventuredome indoor theme park

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  • Located in: Circus Circus Hotel and Casino
  • Address: 2880 S Las Vegas Blvd
  • Hours: Monday to Thursday (12 pm to 7 pm), Friday and Saturday (10 am to 12 am), and Sunday (10 am to 9 pm)
  • Phone: 702-794-3939
  • Website: https://www.circuscircus.com/the-adventuredome/

The Adventuredome is a five-acre theme park inside Circus Circus. It’s full of fun rides and kid-friendly games. The Adventuredome is no Disneyland, but you can easily spend a day here with your kids.

Tickets are $40 if you’re under 48″, $60 if you’re over.

  1. Explore Hershey’s Chocolate World

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  • Located in: New York-New York Hotel & Casino
  • Address: 3790 S Las Vegas Blvd
  • Hours: Sunday to Thursday (9 am to 12 am), Friday and Saturday (9 am to 1 am)
  • Phone: 702-437-7439
  • Website: https://hersheyschocolateworldlasvegas.com/

One way to spend your Vegas vacation with your toddler is to take a tour of Hershey’s Chocolate World. The delicious retail experience features an expansive catalog of chocolates and treats made by Hershey. Apart from that, the 13,000-square-foot store will give you exclusive access to specialty products, and gifts.

If you want to get interactive, you can design your own chocolate bar.

  1. Enjoy the Vegas Skyline on the High Roller Observation Wheel

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Las Vegas is one of the brightest spots on the planet. Your toddler can view the well-lit night skyline and 360-degree views of the Las Vegas Strip from the High Roller Observation Wheel.

Soaring 500ft above the city, the High Roller Observation Wheel is the largest in North America. Each revolution takes 30 minutes, giving you plenty of time to look around and take a family picture. Tickets range from $8.50 to $17.50 for kids and $23.50 to $34.75 for adults.

  1. Take an underwater tour of the Mandalay Bay Shark Reef Aquarium

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If your toddler loves Little Mermaid or Finding Nemo, then a trip to the Mandalay Bay Shark Reef Aquarium will give a more realistic experience of flora and fauna in the seas. You can go on a guided you if you’d like. Pricing at the aquarium is as follows:

  • Adult: $36.00
  • Seniors (65+): $34.00
  • Children (ages 5 – 12): $31.00
  • Children (4 & under): Free

  1. A Venice experience: the Venetian gondola ride

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Riding a gondola at the Venetian is one of the must-have experiences in Las Vegas. While many people might categorize it as a couple’s treat, the gondola rides are great for toddlers, giving them calming rides on the canals.

You will float beneath bridges, balconies, and cafes. You can spice things up by including a singing gondolier as part of your ride experience. Gondola rides are $39 per person (Monday, Thursday to Sunday) and $34 per person (Tuesday to Wednesday).

  1. Learn more about history at the DISCOVERY Children’s Museum

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The DISCOVERY Children’s Museum is one of the best places to visit if you want your toddler to have an educational and entertaining Vegas vacation. The non-profit organization provides a unique experience for children focusing on play, exploration, inspiration, and learning.

General admission costs $15.50 for visitors, $13.50 for locals, and $3.00 with a valid EBT, SNAP or WIC card.  Children aged 1+ are required to pay for an entrance ticket.

  1. Some aquatic fun at the Cowabunga Bay

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  • Address: 7055 S Fort Apache Rd | 900 Galleria Drive
  • Hours: Monday to Thursday (4 pm to 8 pm), Saturday and Sunday (11 am to 7 pm)
  • Phone: 702-979-1600
  • Website: https://wetnwildlasvegas.com/

Nothing beats a fantastic afternoon spent in a waterpark. Cowabunga Bay will give your child the ultimate pool party experience. Paradise Falls is one of the top kid-focused attractions at the 10,500-square-foot park, featuring geysers, 11 slides, and spray guns. You can also spend time basking in the sun with your kids at the park’s Splash Island.

Kids under two years enjoy free entry, while adults and children (under 42 inches) are charged $34.99 and $29.99 respectively.

  1. Relax with nature at the Springs Preserve

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Escape the concrete jungle and spend a calming and tranquil afternoon at the Springs Preserve. You’ll see exhibits explaining Nevada’s native flora, nature walks, gardens, and more. Finish the day with a meal at the property’s organic cafe.

Tickets are $9.95 for adults, $4.95 for children (aged 3 to 17), and free for children aged two and below.

  1. Fun-filled afternoon at the Downtown Container Park

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  • A 3-min walk from the El Cortez
  • Address: 707 E Fremont St
  • Hours: Monday to Thursday (11:30 am to 11 pm), Friday (11 am to 1 am), Saturday (10 am to 1 am), Sunday (10 am to 11 pm)
  • Phone: 702-359-9982
  • Website: https://downtowncontainerpark.com/

Downtown Container Park is one of the best places to take your toddler on a free afternoon. The open-air shopping spot will keep you and your toddler occupied and entertained as you navigate the various retail shops and unique restaurants.

You’ll also find an interactive playground where kids can play. Jump in and play too or watch what’s happening from a nearby bench.

  1. Weekly Storytime at the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District

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Reading is fundamental for every child. You can easily incorporate story time sessions into your Vegas vacation. The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District hosts weekly story times every month except December, August, and May.

There are different story time sessions for each age group (baby, toddler, preschool, and school-age). You can reserve your spot online.

Other Toddler-Friendly Activities in Las Vegas

A family picture at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign

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Marvel at the antique neon signs at the Neon Museum

Absorb and appreciate the beauty of Seven Magic Mountains

 

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Edward Odongo

Edward Odongo

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