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General Information
Baby Equipment Rentals - companies
in Nevada that rent baby gear and
equipment including car seats, strollers,
cribs and more
Family Resorts in Nevada -
resorts, hotels and other family friendly
lodging
Nevada Commission on Tourism
- visitors information with maps, places to
eat, accommodations, activities, what to
see, calendar of events and more.
Zoos
Sierra Safari Zoo
10200 North Virginia Street
Reno, Nevada 89506
Phone: (775) 677-1101
Sierra Safari Zoo is now the largest zoo in Nevada. We currently have over 150
animals of 40+ species. Also available for public use are a scenic picnic
area and a pleasant covered patio.
National Parks
Great Basin National Park
Baker, Nevada
Phone: (775) 234-7331
Great Basin National Park includes streams, lakes, alpine plants, abundant
wildlife, a variety of forest types including groves of ancient bristlecone
pines, and numerous limestone caverns, including beautiful Lehman Caves.
Stop at the visitor center and take a tour of the cave. In the summer, drive the
scenic road to the base of Wheeler Peak. From there, follow easy to moderate
trails to alpine lakes and the bristlecone pine forest.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Mojave Desert, Nevada
Phone: (702) 293-8907
Lake Mead National Recreation Area offers a wealth of things to do and places to
go year-round. Its huge lakes cater to boaters, swimmers, sunbathers, and
fishermen while its desert rewards hikers, wildlife photographers, and roadside
sightseers. Three of America's four desert ecosystems--the Mojave, the Great
Basin, and the Sonoran Deserts--meet in Lake Mead NRA. As a result, this
seemingly barren area contains a surprising variety of plants and animals, some
of which may be found nowhere else in the world.
Museums
Boulder City
Hoover Dam Museum
Boulder City, Nevada
Exhibits, Interactive exhibits and movies about the history and building of the
Hoover Dam.
Elvis-a-Rama Museum
401 Industrial Road
Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: (702) 309-7200
Exhibits and shows about Elvis Presley.
The Las Vegas
Natural History Museum
900 N. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: (702) 384-3466
Museum exhibits consist of animated dinosaurs, southern Nevada's plant and
animal life, international wildlife room, a live shark exhibit, and children's
hands-on exploration room and much more.
Lied Discovery Children's Museum
833 Las Vegas Boulevard North
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Phone: (702) 382-3445
More than 100 hands-on exhibits in 25,000 square feet, the Museum is one of the
largest children's museums in the United States.
National Automobile Museum
10 Lake Street South (corner of Lake & Mill)
Reno, Nevada 89501
Phone: (775) 333-9300
More than 220 antique, vintage, classic, special interest and
one-of-a-kind automobiles.
Theme Parks,
Amusement Parks & Water Parks
Wet 'n Wild
2601 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: (800)565-0786
Wet 'n Wild, America's most exhilarating water park, is located on the
glittering Las Vegas Strip in the Entertainment Capital of the World. Nevada's
favorite family attraction, Wet 'n Wild has more than a dozen ways to beat the
heat, from thrilling water slides to relaxing rides for all ages. Las Vegas
visitors and residents cool off in Wet 'n Wild's nearly 2 million gallons of
fresh water maintained at comfortable temperatures and circulated through a
state-of-the-art filtering system.
Adventure Dome Theme
Park @ (Circus Circus)
2880 Las Vegas Blvd. So.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
Phone: (702) 734-0410 or (877) 224-7287)
A beautifully landscaped and fun theme park for the kids and parents. This
is an indoor park with a fantastic roller coaster, water rides, laser tag game,
IMAX theater, bumper cars, and much more.
MGM Grand Adventure
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas
3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
Phone: (877) 880-0880
MGM Grand Adventures is a seasonal outdoor entertainment complex for all ages
located at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino property. The park features theme park
rides, shows, entertainment, casual dining and shops throughout themed streets
and city facades.
**** Other Casinos in Las Vegas and Reno have various
rides and arcade games, but the majority of these are for older children.
Family Activities
If you know of a
family activity in
Nevada,
let us know and we will add it here.
Summer -
Family Vacation Hot Spots (Beaches, Lakes, etc.)
Hoover Dam
30 miles southeast of Las Vegas on U.S. Highway 93 at the Nevada-Arizona border.
Phone: (702) 294-3517 / Reservations 702-597-5970
Stratosphere Tower
2000 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
Phone: (800) 998-6937
At 1,149 feet, the Stratosphere Tower is the tallest freestanding observation
tower in the United States and the tallest building west of the Mississippi
River. From the observation decks, lounge, restaurant, meeting, banquet and
private dining rooms, guests enjoy panoramic views of the Las Vegas Strip and
the surrounding valley. Visitors are whisked from ground level to the
observation decks in less than 30 seconds in double decker elevators traveling
at speeds of 1,800 feet per minute or three floors a second. Thrill seekers can
enjoy excitement over 100 stories above the ground on the Big Shot thrill ride
and the High Roller roller coaster. For the less daring, there is the Strat-O-Fair
midway attraction. The Strat-O-Fair features a renovated Ferris Wheel circa
1958, and a child size Little Shot. The décor is a 1960s view of the future and
is complete with 3-D Hyper Bowl, midway games and two food outlets.
Las Vegas
- This site has all the information you need about visiting Las Vegas.
Game works @ The Showcase
Mall
3785 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: (702) 432-4263
47,000-square-foot of entertainment with more than 250 games of all types,
including the Sega Power Sled, which has three 8-foot sleds that riders steer
through a downhill snow course; the world's tallest free-standing rock-climbing
structure; a full-service restaurant and snack bars.
Race for Atlantis @
Forum Shops at Caesars
3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: (702) 733-9000
Imax 3D motion-simulator ride.
Sahara Speedworld
@ Sahara
2535 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: (702) 737-2111
Virtual-reality, three-quarter-scale, simulated Indy-car racing in a
40,000-square-foot facility along with two dozen interactive rides and two
24-seat 3-D theaters.
Theaters of Sensation @
The Venetian
The Grand Canal Shoppe's at The Venetian
3355 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: (702) 733-0545
Two theaters featuring 3-D ride/films, virtual gondola ride, Venetian carnival,
King Tut's Tomb and outer space.
Lake Tahoe - One of the most popular lakes in the west offering fishing,
skiing, hot air balloon rides, diving, parasailing, sailing, beaches, camping
and much more for the whole family. There are several popular spots around
the lake including Kings Beach State Recreational area and Tahoe State
Recreational Area. Located just west of Carson City, Nevada.
Lake Mead -
Very large lake with 550 miles of shoreline, offering fishing, boating, camping,
hiking, nature walks and restaurants. One of the most scenic lakes in all
of the west featuring canyons, boulders and clear blue water. The lake runs from
the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon to Hoover Dam. It is surrounded by the
Lake Mead National Recreational Area. Located 15 miles east of Las Vegas.
Lake Mohave - Lake
Mohave is part of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, which offers boating
and camping. Lake Mohave stays very close to the original course of the
Colorado River. Black Canyon, just below Hoover Dam and has scenic walls that
are very high of which many have hot springs flowing from them.
Winter - Family
Vacation Hot Spots (Ski Resorts, etc.)
Diamond Peak Ski Resort
1210 Ski Way
Incline Village, Nevada 89451
Phone: (775) 832-1177
655 skiable acres; 30 runs plus open glades and tree skiing; 18% beginner, 46%
intermediate, 36% advanced terrain park. Ski and snowboard school;
children's ski area and more.
Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe
22222 Mt. Rose Hwy
Reno, Nevada 89511
Phone: (800) SKI-ROSE
Panoramic views... spectacular Lake Tahoe to the west, the entire state of
Nevada to the east. But the real payoff begins as you descend into nearly 1,000
acres of some of the Sierra's best powder on 43 trails and endless glades.
Ski school available.
Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard
Resort
2395 N. Rancho
Las Vegas, Nevada 89130
Phone: (702) 646-0008
Nestled in the Spring Mountain Range just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip is
Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort. They offer 1,000 vertical feet with a terrain
of 20 percent beginner, 60 percent intermediate and 20 percent expert.
Friendly instructors help skiers and snowboarders of all age levels and
abilities improve their individual skills and techniques.
All of the Zoos, National Parks, Museums,
Amusement Parks and
Summer
Vacation Hot Spots listed above.
Helpful websites and services
Reno.net - a local guide to Reno
Neveda with lists of hotels, dining, area maps, day trips, events and more.
If you know of a website or company that is helpful to families traveling to
Nevada,
let us know and we will add it here.
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