21 Family-Friendly Spots in Las Vegas For a Sinfully Good Time

With eight different themed shows scattered in various hotels, Cirque du Soleil dominates the Las Vegas scene with brilliant theatrics and performances. Whether you choose to see O at the Bellagio or Mystère at Treasure Island, the whole family will have an unforgettable night.

An indoor gondola ride is the perfect time to wind down with the family. Take in the view of the Venetian while enjoying your gondolier's singing. You'll forget you are actually inside a hotel.

Located inside the Mirage, Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat lets children see and interact with bottlenose dolphins, white tigers, white lions, and leopards.

For a fiery first night in Las Vegas, take the whole family to the Mirage for its volcano show. Beginning at 7 p.m. and running every half hour until 11 p.m., the eruption features explosions and fireballs. Best of all, the show is free!

Adventurous kids (and parents) will love the thrill rides at the top of the Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower. For a heart-pumping experience, take a ride on Insanity or X-Scream.

Cool off from exploring the Las Vegas strip with a trip to Serendipity 3 at Caesars Palace. Serendipity's famous frozen hot chocolate will satisfy everyone's sweet tooth. And the kid-friendly place even offers paper menus for coloring.

The fountain show features streams of water beautifully choreographed to music and lights. Families won't have to worry about missing the free performance because the show runs every half hour from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and then every 15 minutes until midnight.

If there's one spot where you should take beautiful family photos, it's inside Bellagio's Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. You'll find expertly arranged floral displays and water features that match the seasons or holidays. The exhibit is also completely free.

A trip to Vegas isn't complete without taking the family to see David Copperfield. Kids who love magic tricks will especially be enchanted by the great illusionist.

Spending part of your day indoors may not be a bad idea, especially if you go to Adventuredome. Located in the Circus Circus hotel, the five-acre family-friendly theme park offers rides like a balloon Ferris wheel, carousels, and roller coasters.

Circus Circus's famous Carnival Midway features circus acts, arcades, games, and prizes. Designed for kids and adults, Midway's entertainment options are endless.

If a 10,000-gallon double-archway aquarium doesn't impress your little ones, they'll love the tropical waterfalls inside the Rainforest Cafe at MGM. The family-friendly eatery also has a kids' menu and features rainforest-themed foods such as Rumble in the Jungle turkey wrap and Primal steak.

Just when you thought you've seen it all, Circus Circus also offers free circus performances at 11 a.m. inside the hotel. Families can watch acts from foot jugglers to quick-change artists.

You don't have to travel to Hawaii to experience a luau. Treasure Island's Island Heat LuWow is a dinner show that features Polynesian dancing with a Vegas twist. Catch a performance Thursday to Monday at 6 p.m. or 8 p.m.

America's Got Talent semifinalist Murray brings his magic show to Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Watch him make a Ferrari appear from thin air or turn a showgirl into a 450-pound tiger.

The Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay is home to over 2,000 animals and 1.6 million gallons of water. Families can see all kinds of exotic natural creatures such as giant rays, a rare golden crocodile, and sawfish. Kids can even feed sharks, sea turtles, and stingrays.

Catch a performance from the legendary Blue Man Group at Monte Carlo. The show combines instruments, music, video, and lighting for an exciting experience. Ticket prices start at $64.

Treat the whole family to sweets at Hershey's Chocolate World on the Las Vegas Strip. Visitors will be greeted by a sculpture of the Statue of Liberty, made out of 800 pounds of Hershey's milk chocolate, in addition to more than 800 Hershey's chocolates and candies.

Daring riders will love the Big Apple Coaster at New York New York. The roller coaster is the world's first in featuring a 180-degree twist and dive maneuver that will leave your heads spinning. Once you catch your breath, head to The Big Apple Arcade for more games.

Look down on the Vegas strip aboard a 550-foot-tall observation wheel. The High Roller holds up to 40 people in one cabin, giving everyone a chance to catch the Vegas sights either in the morning or at night.

Treat your little ones with a visit to The Lego Store if they've been good during the trip. There's also plenty of shopping opportunities for parents in the Fashion Show Mall.