Utah, Nevada & California

claire16c

The MGM has a good pool in Vegas. I think the kids will enjoy going around the various hotels on the strip.

However, I watched the Pirate show there when I was about 17 and it was kind of disneyfied and great for kids. Then I saw it about 3 years ago and it was a bit like watching a stripper show lol! Not sure if its really that suitable for kids anymore? Although some of it probably goes over their heads.

Going round the Venetian would also be fun, and the rollercoasters. Also when I was 9 I would have no doubt been wanting to go in Abercrombie and Fitch etc

There is also a medievel banquet show in the evenings at the Excalibur which is fun for families.

duchy

Yes the pirates show is no longer "kid friendly"

Doing a show in Vegas might be a nice option-we have a tradition of visiting the Palms and seeing a new release in IMAX at their cinema too.

ferf1223

while I agree that the Sirens show is a lot less kid friendly than it used to be, it can't be much more shocking for a kid than the Hot Babes trucks driving down the Strip (at one point we nearly had my MIL convinced the Hot Babes were IN the truck)? Then again, I don't have kids so I have no idea what I am talking about, but at 6 and 9 I think they would be busy being over stimulated by all the lights and oooh, sparkly than the seedier side of things.

photome

ferf1223 wrote: »

while I agree that the Sirens show is a lot less kid friendly than it used to be, it can't be much more shocking for a kid than the Hot Babes trucks driving down the Strip (at one point we nearly had my MIL convinced the Hot Babes were IN the truck)? Then again, I don't have kids so I have no idea what I am talking about, but at 6 and 9 I think they would be busy being over stimulated by all the lights and oooh, sparkly than the seedier side of things.

I think you are right and I do have 1 kid who has been to Vegas many times

scottishminnie

I'm guessing you are planning to make a trip to Zion National Park from Cedar City? I would also suggest you stop by Cedar Breaks National Monument. We kind of happened on it by chance as it only had a passing mention in the guidebook however it was quite a sight and worth a visit.

If your plans are around Zion then it may be worth spending your 2 nights in Springdale instead. From memory I think it's somewhere like 50 miles from Cedar City and was one of the most memorable places I've stayed - have a look at the Desert Pearl Inn. The views from the pool were simply stunning and there were quite a few neat little shops and restaurants

Cedar Breaks website.

joebob

Who have you booked your car with ?

Murphy_The_Cat

joebob wrote: »

Who have you booked your car with ?

Alamo direct offered the best deal for me (but its cancellable, if you have a cunning suggestion up your sleeve;))

joebob

No cunning plan as yet. We are doing a road trip in September , wanting to hire a car from san Francisco to las Vegas for 10 days, but getting bogged down with all the different insurance issue's and wether we have full tank of petrol and stories of the car you booked not available when you get there . Any info would be appreciated.

Murphy_The_Cat

joebob wrote: »

No cunning plan as yet. We are doing a road trip in September , wanting to hire a car from san Francisco to las Vegas for 10 days, but getting bogged down with all the different insurance issue's and wether we have full tank of petrol and stories of the car you booked not available when you get there . Any info would be appreciated.

Joe, have a mooch on this thread - loads and loads of good stuff to be found :beer:

niknak_2

Hi All, Me, the Wife, and her Son (21) are off to the USA for 12 days. We land at LAX on the 31st and hope to drive through Death Valley to Las Vegas, where we will have 4 days.
For the next 8 days we are at a bit of an impasse. I'm keen to go to Yosemite and make our way back to LA from there. My wife is keen to do the coast road.
Secondly, I'm keen for an SUV ( ford explorer), the wife would like a convertible does anyone know what models are available as 21 yr old son is pretty lanky.

Any advice on must do's and must avoids would be much appreciated

Cheers
Mark