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Livin' La Vida Vegas!
Las Vegas with Little Ones
By C.J. Johnson
A tram runs from Treasure Island to its sister hotel, The Mirage, every four minutes. The ride is smooth and the vehicle is clean. All three of our little boys were always thrilled to be passengers.
The exterior of The Mirage is enough to provide lengthy entertainment for children. Its waterfalls, dolphin statues and wishing ponds please passersby. The entranceway is filled with aquariums, streams and magical mist. Children and adults alike are charmed by its passageways.
Once we hit town, the most important matter of business became finding suitable places to take our small children to eat. Rather than migrating toward the typical tourist spots, we found it easier to feed our youngsters at buffets. Almost all of the major hotels offer buffet-style dining. And the cost for children and adults was reasonable. Children younger than 5 ate free. We were quickly seated each time and able to get food to our kids within a few minutes. It was definitely the easiest way to dine.
The following are a list of kid-friendly buffets for you to try on your Vegas vacation:
Main Street Station Buffet
(702) 387-1896
200 North Main Street
Offers fabulous Italian, Asian, Mexican and an extensive salad bar and dessert selection. Kids love the pizza!
Mirage Buffet
(800) 627-6667
3400 Las Vegas Boulevard
Kids can serve themselves at the taco bar and pasta station. At the end of the meal they can create their own sundae at the ice cream bar.
Bayside Buffet at the Mandalay Bay
(702) 632-7402.
3950 Las Vegas Boulevard
Asian and American cuisine dominate this buffet. Seafood is also available during dinner. The salad bar is fresh and the desserts are scrumptious.
Circus Circus
(702) 734-0410
2880 Las Vegas Boulevard South
American fare such as hot dogs, fried chicken, pork chops and fish are the main attractions at this buffet. An extensive selection of breakfast foods is available.