• Las Vegas
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About this trip

A Las Vegas family vacation? You bet! The entire fam will sink their teeth into Mandalay Bay’s Shark Reef Aquarium, with thousands of underwater beasties to check out. Then get your thrill on at the High Roller ferris wheel and Big Apple Coaster. Family fun is in the cards.

Recommended accomodation
Excalibur Hotel and Casino

https://excalibur.mgmresorts.com/en.html

3850 S Las Vegas Blvd, NV 89109

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1 Hour

Shark Reef Aquarium

The Mandalay Bay is home to over 2,000 aquatic animals in their shark-themed aquarium. Close encounters with the sharks are available.

3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, NV 89119

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Shark Reef in Las Vegas

The Mandalay Bay is home to over 2,000 aquatic animals in their shark-themed aquarium. Close encounters with the sharks are available.

 

3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, NV 89119

  • Shark Reef in Las Vegas
  • Shark Reef in Las Vegas
  • Shark Reef in Las Vegas

0.25 Hour

Big Apple Coaster

Fit for its location, this coaster is found at the New York-New York hotel. Reserve your tickets ahead of time to catch a ride.

3790 Las Vegas Blvd S, NV 89109

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Big Apple Coaster in Las Vegas

Fit for its location, this coaster is found at the New York-New York hotel. Reserve your tickets ahead of time to catch a ride.

 

3790 Las Vegas Blvd S, NV 89109

  • Big Apple Coaster in Las Vegas
  • Big Apple Coaster in Las Vegas
  • Big Apple Coaster in Las Vegas
  • Big Apple Coaster in Las Vegas

1.25 Hour

Nacho Daddy

Bringing flair to the classic bar snack, you're encouraged to pair their gourmet nachos with a scorpion shot - yes, a scorpion in a shot glass.

Miracle Mile Shops 3663, S Las Vegas Blvd #595, NV 89109

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Nacho Daddy in Las Vegas

Bringing flair to the classic bar snack, you’re encouraged to pair their gourmet nachos with a scorpion shot – yes, a scorpion in a shot glass.

 

Miracle Mile Shops 3663, S Las Vegas Blvd #595

  • Nacho Daddy in Las Vegas
  • Nacho Daddy in Las Vegas
  • Nacho Daddy in Las Vegas
  • Nacho Daddy in Las Vegas

0.5 Hour

High Roller

At about 550 feet above the Strip, see a unique view of the city. Buy their "happy half hour" tickets for access to their drinking cabin, bar included!

3545 S Las Vegas Blvd, NV 89109

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High Roller in Las Vegas

At about 550 feet above the Strip, see a unique view of the city. Buy their “happy half hour” tickets for access to their drinking cabin, bar included!

 

3545 S Las Vegas Blvd, NV 89109

  • High Roller in Las Vegas
  • High Roller in Las Vegas
  • High Roller in Las Vegas
  • High Roller in Las Vegas

1 Hour

SeaQuest Las Vegas

Travel the world through rainforests, deserts, and assorted marine exhibits. Interactive activities including feeding sharks and tropical animals.

3528 S Maryland Pkwy, NV 89169

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Sea Quest Las Vegas

Travel the world through rainforests, deserts, and assorted marine exhibits. Interactive activities including feeding sharks and tropical animals.

 

3528 S Maryland Pkwy, NV 89169

  • Sea Quest Las Vegas
  • Sea Quest Las Vegas
  • Sea Quest Las Vegas

1 Hour

Ethel M Chocolates Factory and Cactus Garden

Two unlikely pairings: popular desert cacti and a guided chocolate tour. Visits are free year round, so walk through this 3 acre botanical cacti garden.

2 Cactus Garden Dr, Henderson, NV 89014

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Ethel M Chocolates Factory in Las Vegas

Two unlikely pairings: popular desert cacti and a guided chocolate tour. Visits are free year round, so walk through this 3 acre botanical cacti garden.

 

2 Cactus Garden Dr, Henderson, NV 89014

  • Ethel M Chocolates Factory in Las Vegas
  • Ethel M Chocolates Factory in Las Vegas
  • Ethel M Chocolates Factory in Las Vegas
  • Ethel M Chocolates Factory in Las Vegas