Circus Circus Las Vegas
Pack up the family and go on an exciting trip to Las Vegas. You might not have considered Las Vegas as a family-friendly destination, but there are many things to do in "Sin City" that everybody can enjoy. Circus Circus is one of the most popular and well known places in Las Vegas that every family should experience at least once. With its very inexpensive hotel rooms, plenty of child-friendly activities and a well-known steakhouse, it would be hard not to find something for everyone.
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History
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Circus Circus Las Vegas was developed on October 18, 1968 by Jay Sarno. Circus Circus was the very first family-themed resort of its type. This facility began the growth of this type of destination for families across the country. Circus Circus started as a circus-themed tent with a casino in 1968 and it had rides and games for children and adults alike. In 1972, the hotel was added. The Grand Canyon slam, a water park expanding over fi5 ve acres with river rapids, was added more than 20 years later in 1993. Today, it stands as one of the most popular places to stay on the Strip.
Features
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Circus Circus has a little something for everyone. For the kids, you can choose the Adventuredome. This is a large indoor amusement park that offers free Las Vegas shows and tons of exciting rides. There's also the Midway, with fun arcade games and interesting circus acts performed throughout the day and in many of the casinos. For the adults, you can choose from one of their challenging golf courses such as Primm Golf Course or from one of the three casinos that are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and span over 100,000 square feet. When it's time to eat, Circus Circus has one of the best and well-known steakhouses in the area, appropriately called "The Steak House." There is also Latin, Italian and American cuisine available throughout the casino so everybody can find something that fits their taste.
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Size
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Circus Circus is located on 44 acres of land. The hotel consists of over 3,700 rooms and is the only hotel/casino that has RV parking for additional accommodations with 399 spaces, which is run by KOA. The three casinos located at Circus Circus span over 100,000 square feet and they are operated by the MGM Mirage. There is a convention room fit for more than 800 people, a Race and Sport Book with 18 big screens and seats for 80 people, 3 swimming pools and even a heliport.
Geography
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Circus Circus is located at 2880 Las Vegas Boulevard right of the main strip. Circus Circus may be at the end of the strip, but it's usually everyone's first stop regardless of which direction they enter Las Vegas. Circus Circus is located near Westward Hotel, Stardust Riviera Hotel, Algiers Hotel and the Las Vegas Convention Center. Just look for the huge building that looks like an old-fashioned Big Top.
Warning
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It's easy to get caught up in all the excitement that Circus Circus has to offer. If you feel that you or your partner may have a gambling addiction, there are websites and hotlines dedicated to get you help when you need it. Try to set aside a certain amount of money that you can afford to lose so you won't end up broke from gambling. Also, Circus Circus is a busy place focusing solely on enticing tourists to spend money. Be careful to not get sucked in by all the souvenirs and tourist activities. Make sure you stick to a budget so you will have enough money to get home once your vacation is over.
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