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[applejenn]

I have been to Vegas with my oldest a few years ago, but now that I have a younger child as well, I was wondering, if anyone had ideas on where to stay, I would like to stay on the strip or really close to it. My oldest is 15 and the lil one is 4. I have stayed at Circus Circus before, and Luxor, but not with the lil one. The pool is very important to us, and I dont gamble much, my mother will be joining us and she does not gamble at all.
I have been looking at Mandaly Bay as well, because of the great pools. Any places with special kid programs???

[GoofyMom]

The Excalibur has a SpongeBob SquarePants attraction, and the medievel dinner. We just stayed at the Excalibur 3 weeks ago and liked the resort.

[HeatherD]

Unfortunately, I don't know about kids programs, aside from the babysitting rooms that the casinos offer (playrooms that you pay $$$ per hour for) and I think it's only the local places (Station Casinos, Coast Casinos and Palms - where the Playboy Club is - other end of the property, tho). BUT, if pools are a big deal, then Mandalay Bay is a good choice - lots of variety. They have Shark Reef (really cool, but buy tickets) and you are close to Excalibur and Luxor (walking distance) for any shows or attractions.

DH is throwing out options right now: Mirage has Dolphins and Secret Garden and a nice pool (but no lazy river like MB). He thinks that might edge out MB.

There are a lot of things to keep you occupied, but since it is not a typicl family destination, they do not go out of their way to provide programs where you can leave the kids for awhile. But others may have figured out how to make it work - it's different when you're a local.

[modisney]

We were considering tacking on a side trip to Vegas for our upcoming trip to Sedona and the Grand Canyon. We ultimately decided not to though. During our debating process, we were considering (despite the price) the Four Seasons. It's rated as very child friendly, is physically a part of Mandalaly Bay but has it's own pool and separate entrance. I believe you received some privileges at Mandalay Bay IE access to their pool. I also have heard the Lake Las Vegas is wonderful and just 15--20 miles off the strip. It might be pricey though. But again, wonderful amenities, access to the lake, golfing, shopping and restaurants, there's a small beach, boating etc. There are 3 resorts, a Ritz, Loewe's and I forget what the other one is. There's also a small or a couple of small casinos. The Loewe's bills itself as child and pet friendly.

[Chelledun17]

Not on the strip but we had a GREAT experience at the Golden Nugget downtown - there is a shark tank right in the pool! The price is much more reasonable than a comparatively upscale hotel on the strip.

[kewbrickny]

I would go with Mandalay Bay - the pool area, wave pool, regular pools, lazy river are all great for the kids. It is on the strip (at the south end) and is a beautiful place. The previous posters also listed some great attractions that you can take the kids, Shark Reef, Circus Circus for the amusement park and circus acts, SpongeBob etc... but I would not take my kids downtown as I find it overrated and on the run down side no matter what they have tried to do there.

[lisamarie]

Most casino/hotel pools close around dinner time. They want you at the shows and gaming tables. Double check the closing times if this is what you plan for your lil one to do. I took my 9 yo DD to Vegas 2 years ago. We did the NY NY roller coaster, the M&M store and the gondola in the Venitian. Oh and of course the Belagio fountains. I still am amazed at all of the lights at night.