Top Rated Parks to Visit in Henderson

"It’s not just trapeze artists and jugglers that entertain visitors at Circus Circus. The hotel is also home to the Adventuredome — a large indoor theme park with roller coasters, bumper cars, rock climbing, arcades, and much more. Thrill seekers will love the park’s new NebulaZ ride that spins riders through the air, while younger visitors will enjoy the slightly slower carousel or Miner Mike coal train ride."

"This is an indoor park filled with roller coasters, bumper cars and a ton of fun stuff over five acres of land. You can get an all-day pass or pay per ride as you go exploring the space. Whichever way you go, the kids will love you for bringing them here."

"You can’t beat a theme park when you’re looking for a fun-filled day for the whole family. Naturally, Las Vegas features a pretty amazing option. You’ll find Adventuredome Theme Park right under a huge pink dome behind Circus Circus."

"Step under the big top with the world's largest permanent circus!. Starting daily at 11 a.m., the shows feature a wide range of performers from all across the globe, right at the center stage of Carnival Midway. See Katerina show off her dazzling hula hoop skills all the way from Russia, be dazzled by Argentinian trapeze artist Noelia, watch in awe of the Cherifian Acrobatic Troupe from Morocco, enjoy the resident Circus Circus clowns, and so much more!"

"If you’ve always wanted to experience a big top circus, check out Circus Circus Las Vegas. It’s the last one in the entire state of Nevada, and of the scattered few that remain around the world, it’s both the oldest and largest. Traditional acts include everything from clowns to trapeze artists."

"Every kid loves a circus and at Circus Circus the Carnival Midway is home to free circus acts starting at 11:30 a.m."

"Hemenway Park allows visitors the opportunity to closely mingle with bighorn sheep that come down from the nearby mountains to graze. The park also has playground equipment, gazebos, sport courts, and a view of Lake Mead."

"Floyd Lamb Park, at Tule Springs, is a pleasing oasis with its 680­-acre park, with luxuriant vegetation, animals, lakes, and sightseeing’s of the Sheep and Spring Mountain Ranges. The momentous Tule Springs Ranch is gathered inside the park and provides chances for visitors to learn about the conventional working ranch and early Las Vegas lifestyle. The park provides a number of programs."

"One of the quieter destinations of Las Vegas, Floyd Lamb Park offers several hundred acres of lush vegetation for visitors who want to get away from the noise and pollution of the city for awhile. Nature trails wind through the park for walking, jogging and mountain biking. Picnic areas have freshly-cut grass and the sweet fragrance of flowers."

"Next up is Tule Springs' Floyd Lamb Park, situated at 9200 Tule Springs Road. With 4.5 stars out of 203 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite."

"Inside Circus Circus, you’ll find this gem that’s home to a carnival and circus. The carnival midway has new arcade games and old carnival games, and one of the most affordable places to grab a snack. Also, starting at 11:30 every day, you’ll be able to see live circus acts performed at The Midway."

"Circus Circus Las Vegas Hotel has a variety of free circus acts that perform daily starting at 11 a.m. at the center stage of the Carnival Midway. Some of the circus performances you will see there include flying trapeze, juggling, aerial silks, slack wire, circus clowns and much more."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user Reinhard Link used under CC BY-SA 2.0. Located in the lively Circus Circus Hotel and Casino, the Midway is a true highlight of this Las Vegas establishment. Providing a huge carnival atmosphere, it offers an expansive collection of fun games and top prizes."

"If your children love to explore the outdoors and want to know what it might be like to walk through a rainforest, this free rainforest atrium at the Mirage Hotel might be just the (free) ticket!. The atrium features a 20,000 gallon saltwater aquarium with tons of aquatic wildlife, and just behind the aquarium is a tropical rainforest complete with lagoons, a waterfall, and tons of stunning tropical plants, flowers and more. Kids who love gardens and the outdoors will love to imagine they’re heading through a real jungle as you make your way through this free indoor rainforest garden."

"Lorenzi Park was the vision of David G. Lorenzi, a French immigrant who bought 80 acres of property around two miles west of the first townsite in 1912. The park started as Lorenzi’s Lake Park in 1926 with a dance pavilion, pool, lakes, and gardens. It is recorded on the city’s Historic Property Register as a historic region and on the Nevada State Register of Historic places."

"If you wish to enjoy a little quiet time after exploring some of the most prominent attractions in the city, you may want to consider dropping by Wilbur Square. This location is often used for outdoor art fairs and other major events. You can enjoy a quiet run or walk while you take in the beautiful views of the surroundings."

"While their location in Henderson is extremely unassuming with their small little suite in an old strip mall, their buttermilk, old fashioned and apple fritter donuts will literally wow your taste buds. This diamond (or shall we say donut) in the rough always has a fresh batch on offer whether day or night. Best of all, you can easily get a dozen for under $12, so there’s no reason to not try them all."

"Stop by Friendly’s for buttermilk bars, blueberry doughnuts, and enormous bear claws. Of course, anything stuffed with Bavarian cream is a good go-to as well. Bonus, Friendly is open from 4 a.m."

"The L.A. Comedy Club is located inside the world-famous Stratosphere. One of the most recognizable structures in Vegas, the “Strat” is a must-see. The club itself is located inside the Stratosphere’s 160-seat Dragon Room."

"Venue: L.A. Comedy Club At The Stratosphere Hotel and Casino. Show Times: There are shows 8:00 pm nightly (7 days per week), with additional 10:00 pm show (Friday and Saturday)"

"Owned by the eponymous Hollywood studio, the Grand liberally borrows Hollywood themes. Flashing LED screens and computerized fountains add extra theatrics to the 100,000lb, 45ft-tall bronze lion statue at the casino's entrance. Inside the labyrinthine casino bedecked with giant screens, you can get table-side massages or take free Texas hold'em lessons in the poker room. Top billing attractions include Hakkasan nightclub, one-time center of the electronic dance-music universe, Cirque du Soleil's martial-arts-inspired Kà and the massive MGM Grand Garden Arena."

"Also consider “KA” at MGM Grand for the adventurers and sheer acrobatics, no matter which show you decide to take in, you’re going to be blown away. Still want to dance until dawn?. Take your sultry-self over to Hakkassan at the MGM Grand where all the sexy people converge into a nightlife paradise you’ve only seen in music videos."

"One of the most fascinating places to see Las Vegas art on the Strip is at the Aria Fine Arts Collection. Located along the Strip within the Aria Hotel complex, the Aria Fine Arts Collection highlights the works of many well-known artists from around the world including Maya Lin, James Turrell, Richard Long and Frank Stella. The fine arts collection is a true testament to the hotel which in itself is a work of art with aesthetically pleasing lines at every turn inside and out."

"People who tour the 21 public art sites around the CityCenter campus are generally committed art aficionados. While everyone else is gambling, partying, or shopping, visitors to the Aria Fine Art Collection get to take in a fabulous outdoor gallery housing works by top contemporary artists. Best of all, it's a free, self-directed walk, so the tour lasts as long as you want it to."

"Take a walk through the impressive Aria complex when you’re ready for an unparalleled experience with fine art and permanent sculptures. There isn’t one specific gallery of all the pieces here at Aria, so just enjoy the experience of wandering through the complex at a leisurely pace. You’ll get to see a magnificent gallery of art for free."

"An incubator for up-and-coming fashion designers and local artisans, the edgy Container Park stacks pop-up shops on top of one another. Wander along the sidewalks and catwalks while searching out handmade jewelry, contemporary art and clothing at a dozen or so specialty boutiques, eateries and art installations. When the sun sets, the container bars come to life and host regular themed events and movie nights. It's adults only (21-plus) after 9pm."

"Photo credit: Downtown Container Park's Official Facebook Page. Downtown Container Park is a shopping, dining, and entertainment destination made up of re-purposed shipping containers and locally manufactured "Xtreme cubes". This shopping destination is unique to Las Vegas and employs creative, new-concept retail strategy resulting in lots of innovative and trendy boutiques and restaurants."

"Container Park is an outdoor shopping center located in downtown Las Vegas. It’s a pretty unique setup with over 40 boutique shops, restaurants, and bars inside stacked shipping containers. There’s a kids’ playground with a 30-foot slide and an amphitheater with free daily live music, movies, and performances."

"Broadacres Marketplace is an Affordable, Value and Family oriented Retail / Entertainment Business located at the intersection of Las Vegas Blvd. and Pecos Blvd. in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Broadacres Marketplace has over 1,100 vendor spaces. Phone: (702) 642-3777"