Looking for some ideas for our anniversary when I found Play Playground at the Luxor. This was…read moreright up our alley because it fell on a Saturday this year (lucky for us, because my LTP is currently busy with school and work during the week). The last time our anniversary fell on a Saturday, it was in 2020 and we literally couldn't do anything due to COVID restrictions, so this one was extra special for us. We marked seven years of dating on 7/18/26! I had a pretty good childhood, back when there was no such thing as smartphones, VR, and AI, and Play Playground allowed us to play like a kid again. This is a family friendly place during the day, but they implement it to 21+ only after 7:00pm and 13+ only after 6:00pm when accompanied by an adult. Make sure to sign the waiver online and forward it to everyone in your party before arriving here to save time. You'll get plenty of playtime here; the entire thing lasts about 90 minutes, which includes Duck Duck Boom across from the main entrance. Once you enter, you check in and they will give you a lanyard that you can hook your play card on, which is extremely convenient. You will also be assigned a random name (I was "Neutral Guava and my LTP was "Pleased Hare") so that they appear on the scoreboard for each game. All games are worth 15 credits and many of them mirrored games we played when we were kids, such as Frolic (Simon Says), Perfect Popper (Perfection), and Rolla Derby (Skee Ball). Tic-tac-toe, Connect Four, and Jenga can be found at numerous tables as well. The Bullseye Bounce was one of my favorite games to play here, where I got to jump on a trampoline in a Velcroed suit and throw myself as high as possible onto a Velcroed target in three tries. There's also a bounce house maze in the very back, which was also fun to experience since I've been inside several bounce houses at birthday parties and other events when I was younger. Their cocktails are absolutely amazing, too. I got myself a Pop Rock Punch cocktail and my LTP got himself a Duck Duck Boom cocktail. The Pop Rock Punch came with a pack of Blue Raspberry pop rocks that I could add in myself (I did not choose this flavor specifically; it was selected at random). We got both of these in a 12oz cup. Being a Las Vegas resident of 25 years, I think this was the most fun I've ever had on The Strip thus far. Play Playground is a great place for any occasion.

This is a super fun place for a date night or just to take some friends and challenge each other…read more No arcade games just fun interactive puzzles and brain puzzles. I mean that some of these require you to think and be fast. Some are games like operation and match the shapes till the board pops. Others require that you and your team mate have to get a red ball through the maze and score points. They have different passes one basic and one VIP, family pass and also group packages. I got the vip this comes with unlimited game play as the games require you to swipe your pass and before you know it your credits run out. Trust me the games are super fun and most of them you will try to beat your score playing multiple times. The vip also comes with one cocktail and swag bag. We had lots of fun and we be back to try and get higher scores. The staff here are super helpful and offer up lots of help with games some are challenging. So head on over to the Luxor hotel and give this place a try....

It's Soarin'! in Las Vegas. Same ride system and manufacturer. They have 4 different movies that…read morethey cycle through throughout the day. There is a "history of the west" preshow video which is ok. But the actual ride really shines. Overall experience is about 25 minutes from pre-show to exit. We did the West video which went through the deserts in the west, up the coast, and also the pacific northwest. Of course there was a flyover of Vegas. The video was very crisp. The ride system was very smooth. My daughter complained it didn't have the neat transitions between scenes like Disney does. This just jumps from clip to clip although they try to keep the perspective the same. Overall I really liked this. A definite must do in my mind!

Flyover was my wife and I's first attraction of our trip to the Las Vegas Strip. We checked into…read moreour hotel after leaving the airport and walked to it. It was only a twenty minute or so walk from our hotel. Check in was easy. One of the employees was helpful in clearing up some confusions we had about how it all worked. We purchased the two-ride ticket, so we were unsure of how it worked. We opted for the American West and the Chicago ride. Both were amazing, but we liked Chicago the best. They were both about nine minutes or so, not including the pre shows. If you've ever been on the Soarin' attraction at Disney California Adventure, it's basically that, just without Disney's level of production. It was still great quality, though.

What can I say? My kids love them some good ole sharks. So we come here and they never…read moredisappoint. There's sharks aplenty. Hammerhead! Saw tooth shark. Komodo dragon. Snake. Huge fishes. And an ancient SE Asian ruin theme that just makes it all the more majestic and Indiana Jonesy. I got an annual pass and in 2 months we went maybe 3 times and it's always awesome. Even without the kids, I swear I can just sit there in the shark area and meditate and listen to the underwater sounds and it's just so peaceful and soul refreshing.

During our visit, we attended a piranha talk and presentation. We also explored exhibits featuring…read moreAsian fish and lizards, sharks, and stingrays. One of the more interesting features was a ship-like viewing area that allowed children to see animals swimming both underneath and above them through the glass. This gave younger visitors another way to observe the animals closely. Stingray Touch Pool The stingray touch pool was much less accessible for small children. The stingrays usually stayed near the bottom of the pool, making them difficult for younger children to reach. Children were not permitted to sit or lie on the stone surrounding the pool for safety reasons, but there was no alternative provided, such as a secured step platform or designated raised viewing area. This meant that parents often had to lift and hold their children over the edge so they could see or attempt to touch the stingrays. That could create its own safety concern for both the parent and child. A staff member suggested that a child could lie on their stomach to reach farther into the pool. However, this may not work well for children who have sensory sensitivities, physical limitations, discomfort with pressure on their stomach, or developmental delays. The exhibit would be more inclusive if it offered a safe alternative for shorter children, such as: * A secured, nonslip step platform * A lower section of the pool designed for children * A raised glass viewing window * A staff-supported touch opportunity * Clear accessibility options for children with sensory or physical needs The touch pool was an exciting concept, but the current design made it difficult for many younger children to participate independently and safely.

Inside Town Square…read more Being a dinosaur nerd, I find I have to subject myself to any and all dinosaur attractions. Some attractions out there are really, really bad. As for Dinosaur Outpost, since they're tailored to kids, your little ones will love this place. Make sure they bring socks because the play area at the end requires them. You can also buy socks at the gift shop for $3. Though it's not always enforced because I've seen kids running through with their shoes. Also, make sure to sign the waivers ahead of time online so you're not stuck doing it in person. You can either pay ahead for your tickets or buy it there. But upon entering, your kids will have a little fun interactive entrance where they're going back in time to the dinosaur era. Then you enter the first of 3 rooms, but this being the largest. There's a lot for them to do and once in awhile, a Ranger (staff) will bring out a new born dinosaur in their arms for your kids to interact and play/pet with. They also have a small bike course, with bikes on training wheels, a photo-op where they can also sit and ride on a dinosaur. And then the jungle gym-like area where the socks is required. There's a lot for them to do, and a few benches for parents to sit on while they play. Definitely a fun place to go to for the kids while at Town Square.

If you're in Las Vegas and looking for something fun to do with kids beyond the Strip, this…read moredinosaur outpost play spot is such a great find, especially if your little ones are obsessed with dinosaurs like ours! It's located just outside the Strip at an outdoor mall, super easy to get to and not far at all. At first, I honestly thought it might be a temporary pop-up, but it actually seems like a permanent setup, and it's huge. The highlight is definitely the animatronic dinosaurs. T la hey're seriously impressive and kept our kids completely engaged. The space is divided into different themed play areas, which makes it feel like there's always something new to explore. There's a bike track, a paleontology dig area, a sand zone, puzzles, a tug-of-war game with a triceratops, and even a section where kids can "feed" dinosaurs with balls. At the end, there's also a small jungle gym to climb around on. There are endless things for kids to do here. We easily spent a solid two hours and could've stayed longer. It's the kind of place that keeps them moving, playing, and using their imagination the whole time. I also noticed they host parties, which would be such a fun idea for a birthday. Overall, the price felt very reasonable for how much time we spent there and how much the kids enjoyed it. Honestly, I just wish we had something like this closer to home!

Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures because the Big Apple Coaster has a very strict…read moreno-loose-items policy. They won't allow you to bring your phone or anything else in your pockets onto the ride. Staff actually check before you board, and if you have anything on you, they'll send you back to put it away. Luckily, there are lockers nearby for around $1, so storing your belongings is quick, easy, and inexpensive. We visited on a Friday night and purposely waited until it was dark so we could enjoy the views of the Las Vegas Strip while riding. We had purchased our tickets online ahead of time, which I highly recommend because it allowed us to skip the ticket line. Once inside New York-New York, the coaster was easy to find, and we only waited about 30 minutes to ride. As a plus-size woman, I was happy to find that I fit comfortably on the ride, which is always something I appreciate knowing before visiting an amusement attraction. It was over 100°F outside the night we rode, so flying through the loops, twists, and huge drops while getting blasted with warm desert air made for a pretty wild experience! I'll admit, I was a little terrified--the drops are much bigger than I expected, and I rode a good portion of it with my eyes closed. The ride itself is fairly short, but it's packed with excitement from start to finish. My teenager absolutely loved it, and even though it scared me a bit, I'm really glad we did it. If you're visiting Las Vegas with kids or teens, I'd definitely recommend adding the Big Apple Coaster to your itinerary.

180 seconds of some of the ricketiest, head-jostling, ass-banging moments of your Las Vegas…read moreexperience. I felt like I was traveling at light speed in a shoe box while pummeled with hockey sticks. What can you get for $25 in Las Vegas these days...? ...a hearty, calorie-dense breakfast sandwich (like a sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit) at Eggslut in the Cosmopolitan... a classic Las Vegas souvenir t-shirt, a deck of commemorative casino playing cards... two pints of Guinness at Nine Fine Irishmen (New York New York) ... a $25 "gourmet" cheeseburger at various resorts and restaurants... ...OR a ride on The Roller Coaster at New York-New York, first launched in 1997 as The Manhattan Express, then named The Big Apple Coaster, and still sort of popular... mostly with Vegas virgins. There was confusion about storing our valuables... lockers, secret codes... You buy a ticket, get in line and then are told you should probably store your valuables in a locker, which you have to find and master the process for renting , opening and storing. [Tuesday midday] Short line was nice... we were with a couple of nervous teenagers there for the first time - their mom and aunt watching and waiting... Once on board, make sure to lock the seat bar down as far as you can onto you legs (more about that in a moment). Our midday experience thrust us into the blinding July summer sun blazing down upon us as we climbed to the top of the first summit - we tried to shield our eyes but it did nothing for the mounting heat that had me sweating by the top of ... THE FIRST DROP... (let your breath out slowing as you go...), then another and then you're thrown into a FULL LOOP where the centrifugal force shoves you into a pile of goo in your seat, followed by a little CORKSCREW-BARREL-ROLL maneuver and by the time you've caught your breath you hit a series of little up and down gut-sloshing, ass-smashing moves. Next thing you know, you're hurled left, then right - or maybe right then left - and up a little hill then into a CYCLONIC FUNNEL in a downward decent where you think you're done but then you hit a couple of parking lot speed bumps at maximum speed (more ass-banging) before you enter a dark tunnel where you think, "Oh God, what's next," but you get a quick glimpse into the casino right before the ride ends. Definitely a value (albeit it a different one) to the $25 cheeseburger, and more memorable than a t-shirt, just don't eat the burger before you board.

We were enjoying ourselves until we got to el loco and were thrown back by a very unpleasant smell…read more The smell being one of the employees. I had thought I walked into in n out by this smell. It's as if he had mistaken his deodorant with onions.

- rides didnt open until like 10:30am…read more - el loco was kinda janky but still fun - canyon blaster was very fun but got a very bad headache when i arrived back home - nebulza is my favorite ride - dont try inverter that thing squishes your legs very hard overall good amusement park especially for the vegas area

What an awesome experience! My kids had such a great time at Slime Kitchen. They loved every part…read moreof it--from picking their slime base to choosing the color and scent, then mixing everything together. It was such a fun, hands-on activity that kept them engaged the entire time. At around $30 per child, I thought it was a great value for the experience. The slime turned out amazing, and each of the kids left excited to show off what they made. A special shoutout to Ale, who was so friendly, patient, and made the experience even more fun for the kids. If you're looking for something different to do with your children, I definitely recommend Slime Kitchen. We had a fantastic time and will absolutely be back!

My 9 yo daughter and I went to slime kitchen on a Saturday (yesterday). It was a great experience…read more The young lady we had was a tiny ball of fun. She showed my daughter different ways to play with her alone and had great personality. We enjoyed going through all the steps and will be back again for sure! They were awesome! I recommend the experience versus just buying the slime. 10/10!

What isn't to love about a free spot in Vegas where you can see Flamingos up close!…read more It's nice to get away from the casino bustle and escape to this garden oasis They have koi, turtles, flamingos and some other birds to see

The Flamingo sits midway on the strip so it's convenient to most walks to and from your hotel. Its…read morelong standing wildlife habitat offers glances of flamingos, koi fish, turtles and waterfalls. You can also rub the buddha belly for good luck. It's worth stopping by and you'll likely only be there 10-15 minutes.

This classic carnival/amusement park ride has never changed since whenever the bumper car…read morerevolution began. How can you go wrong with an electric powered vehicle that was designed for bumping into other cars? Well, head on collisions can really mess up your back, spine, or whatever other skeletal terms you wanna go by. That is why for this track you are only supposed to go in one direction. In this case, counter clockwise. Still you will have those people that either dont know how to drive or just wanna be idiots and bump into everybody or both. You must be 54 inches tall to drive, at least 42 to ride. Before you are even let on to the track, you have those measuring sticks there at the entrance. Make sure to buckle up or the attendant walking around will not let the fun begin. Each car can fit two people if one is not tall enough to drive. There is only the one gas pedal on the left. To slow down or stop, simply just take your foot off the pedal. Or you can just bump into somebody if you wanna stop right away. To back up towards whatever direction you wanna go just turn the steering wheel to all the way to the extreme right or left. In the end, even after all this info, some people just dont know how to drive. Dont let any of these people drive you to the hospital. If im not mistaken I think the overall time given to drive around is 5 minutes. Yelp 2014 365 Review Challenge #172 "Road rage starts here"

PROS: this was the largest collection of anything I've ever seen! Concert used items, memorabilia…read morefor the kiss band, and souvenirs that were awesome! Prices were good and staff were friendly. They even have a venue hall CONS: it was overkill for me. I'm a okay kiss fan, so I appreciate them, so when I saw five thousand items per display case I thought it was too much OVERALL: i definitely recommend seeing this place. It's overkill, but that could be a good thing for some people. They even have an Ace memorial on hole four

Nice little 18 holes neon mini golf place to hang out with AC. Free parking at Rio parking lot…read more Park at 3rd floor under the shade then walk up to 4th floor to have bridge access to the building. Enough obstacles to make it fun. We had 4 people and spent about 1-1.5 hour there. It was about $14/person.