Top 10 Reasons to Visit Las Vegas with Kids

1. Good prices: OK, you won’t find single-digit room prices like you might have in the old days, but you will find good bargains in this city at some of the country’s—make that the world's—most incredible hotels. Prices are especially good from Sunday through Thursday and during the summer months when temperatures are high (but the kids are out of school!)

2. A true fantasyland: You won't find a destination like Las Vegas any other place in the world. Where else can you travel back to ancient Egypt, join Rio’s Carnavale, and step on the Star Trek Enterprise--just minutes apart?

3. Good weather: OK, winter might be too cool for swimming and summer may be hot, hot, hot, but weather conditions are generally manageable. You'll find very few rainy days and lots of sunshine. And on the hottest days you'll appreciate those mega pools.

4. Good family-oriented shows: Yes, there are still plenty of silicon shows in town, but Las Vegas has good family-oriented shows as well. Some of the world’s best magicians perform here and are usually great options for kids.

5. Numerous free attractions: Vegas is home to plenty of free entertainment, from the light shows to a pirate battle to an exploding volcano.

6. Nearby day trips: From luxury resorts to rafting, ghost towns to ski resorts, you'll find plenty of day trip options near the city that offer a completely different experience.

7. Vegas buffets: The all-you-can-eat buffets may not be as famous as they once were but Vegas is still known for its inexpensive spreads...perfect for families with picky eaters.

8. Mega-hotels: These hotels--some of the world's largest--are an attraction in themselves.

9. Family-Friend Rides: State-of-the-art rides here range from roller coasters to motion theater rides.

10. Themes, themes, themes: From Venice and Paris to indoor circuses and King Arthur's court, no place else can do a theme like this city.