06 Oct The Best Things to See and Do in Las Vegas With Kids
On the morning of our fourth day in this desert metropolis, my then-7-year-old daughter woke up in a haze. She and her sisters—at the time, ages 10 and 3.5, respectively—had spent the past days chilling in ice bars, ogling tigers, and drinking decadent milkshakes with slices of cake on top. They’d also been wandering casinos (while kids can’t linger in designated gaming areas, an informal “keep moving” policy generally lets them pass through casino floors). Understandably, the sustained excitement was starting to catch up with my middle child: “Dad,” she asked, “can you feel hungover from too much fun?”
Her question made me laugh but also put my mind at ease. I live in California but have covered Vegas as a solo traveler for nearly 20 years—writing and updating 13 guidebooks on the destination along the way—but was nervous to visit for the first time with kids. To help manage this anxiety, I’d planned our itinerary down to the hour, while being careful not to book too much into days that would play out in 100-degree heat. Clearly, I had done something right. Read the article