hi. we are thinking of flying into Vegas and driving from there to DLR. What are some family friendly things to do in Vegas ?
trishakay84 said:We stayed in Vegas for one night on our way home from Disneyland last December. I was not impressed, and will not go back with kids.
We got a really great rate at Circus Circus, but the room felt old, run-down, and not all that safe, though we were fine. I just didn't like the feel. Included with our room, we got a coupon book that included 2 free arcade games. We also watched one of their free circus act shows, I believe they take place every 30 minutes. We saw a trapeze act, but the performers looked bored and like they were just going through the motions. I think the kids enjoyed it, though.
My overall impression of Vegas (it was my first time there) was not great. It just seemed dirty, and smelled like stale cigarette smoke on top of cheap perfume.
I am going back in March for a girl's trip, staying at Planet Hollywood this time, and hope to have a much better experience.
All in all, I'd say if we were going to attempt with kids again, we'd spend more money to be in a newer, more updated area.
Planet Hollywood will be light years ahead of Circus Circus! That whole end of the Strip is pretty grungy!
We got a really great rate at Circus Circus, but the room felt old, run-down, and not all that safe, though we were fine. I just didn't like the feel.
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My overall impression of Vegas (it was my first time there) was not great. It just seemed dirty, and smelled like stale cigarette smoke on top of cheap perfume.
I'm not surprised at your impression. Circus Circus has to be the very worst place to stay in Vegas, now that Imperial Palace has been remodeled and re-branded as The Quad. If you'd stayed anywhere else, your impressions would likely have been very different.
-Bob
rachaeld said:We are spending three nights in LV after the Anaheim portion of our holiday next year.
We were advised to avoid LV at the weekend with kids (also accommodation is a lot more expensive).
Because there are eight of us travelling together (two families) we got two interconnecting suites at Signature at MGM Grand, another plus for us is that it isn't actually a casino (although it has a a walkway through to the MGM grand).
Plus the pools don't seem to be as crowded and have less of a party atmosphere.The Signature is a lovely place! Nice choice! And yes, best to avoid weekends with kids! Definitely can get too rowdy on the Strip!
The Signature is a lovely place! Nice choice! And yes, best to avoid weekends with kids! Definitely can get too rowdy on the Strip!