We all know that Las Vegas offers never-ending fun for adults. However, it's also a great vacation destination for families as well. If you are taking your kids to Las Vegas, and are worried that they are too young to enjoy the splendors of the ?city that never sleeps,? don't be. There is an entire industry in Las Vegas that is dedicated to entertaining kids under 21. Las Vegas, like Disney World, is a great place to capture the imaginations of children and young adults.



Take your kids to the Excalibur Hotel to see the Tournament of Kings dinner show. You and your children will watch knights battle while eating a traditional medieval dinner where it is expected that you eat with your hands. The kids will love eating a turkey leg while watching knights joust for the king's honor.

Check out the SpongeBob Squarepants Four-Dimensional Special FX Ride, also at the Excalibur Hotel. This show combines 4D Special FX technology with Digital 3D projection. You and your kids will ride through wind and bubbles as you join SpongeBob in his exciting quest. Note: Kids must be at least 42 inches tall to ride.

Stay at the Stratosphere Hotel for an exciting under-21 adventure. Known for its 1,149 ft. tall observation tower (the tallest observation tower in the U.S.), the Stratosphere Hotel boasts some of the most thrilling rides in Nevada. Start with the Big Shot. This ride launches 16 people over 160 ft. into the sky at 45 M.P.H. Next, take a trip on the X-Scream. This large teeter-totter takes you 27 feet over the side of the Stratosphere observation tower and leaves you hanging in the air to check out the Las Vegas skyline. The most bizarre ride at the Stratosphere Hotel is Insanity ? The Ride. Passengers step into a giant mechanical claw that spins out over the edge of the observatory 64 ft. into the air. Visit www.stratospherehotel.com for more information. Also on the north end of The Strip, you will find Circus Circus Hotel & Casino. Like the name indicates, there are a lot of circus activities and other events for children of all ages.

As you can see, Las Vegas isn't short of family activities. You can also take a day trip to nearby Hoover Dam and Lake Mead to get away from the hustle and bustle of the casinos.