The city may currently be marketed to sinners, not second graders, but family-friendly Vegas is far from dead. Beyond the kid-oriented activities at the resorts highlighted here, the Strip is plenty playful. Here, some standouts, no ID required:
Gameworks (3785 Las Vegas Blvd. S.; 702/432-4263), next to the MGM Grand, is a mammoth arcade elevated to don't-miss status by its 75-foot climbing wall (the largest freestanding indoor structure on the planet) and Wild River ride. Browse the world's biggest refrigerator-magnet collection at the overlooked Guinness World Records Museum (2780 Las Vegas Blvd. S.; 702/792-0640). Two restaurants, the Nascar Café (2535 Las Vegas Blvd. S.; 702/734-7223) and the Harley Davidson Café (3725 Las Vegas Blvd. S.; 702/740-4555), serve up car and bike eye candy along with $10 burgers. Don't eat until after trying the three thrill rides at the Stratosphere (2000 Las Vegas Blvd. S.; 800/998-6937). The roller coaster is the world's tallest.
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