When you think of family travel, Las Vegas probably doesn’t spring to mind. But parents may be surprised to learn that the city offers plenty of kid-focused attractions to keep little ones entertained. “Sin City” is actually lot more family-friendly than you might think!
So whether you’re headed there for a convention and need ideas for keeping your kids busy, or you’re simply looking for a new travel destination for your next family trip, here are nine fun things to do in Las Vegas with kids.
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1. Discovery Children?s Museum
Plan to spend at least a few hours at the Discovery Children?s Museum, located just north of The Strip. Nine themed halls offer dozens of hands-on exhibits such as Water World, where kids can interact with a model of the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and the Bypass Bridge. (Free waterproof smocks and hand dryers help ensure your kids don?t leave drenched.) At Fantasy Festival, a life-size ship, castle and stage inspire creative play, while Toddler Town offers a safe place for kids under five to explore?there?s even a Crawl Zone for babies. Built in 2013, the museum is modern, clean and well-kept, and a large space for traveling exhibits keeps it fresh every visit for frequent travellers.  
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2. The LINQ Promenade
If the weather cooperates (it rarely rains in Vegas, but in July, the average daytime temperature is 41°C!), take a stroll at the LINQ outdoor sho...