Fun with the Family in Las Vegas, 2nd: Hundreds of Ideas for Day Trips with the Kids [Paperback]

Lynn Goya (Author)

Book Description

Series: Fun with the Family Series | Publication Date: January 1, 2004

From the Elvis-a-Rama Museum to Star Trek shops and exhibits, this exhaustively researched guide includes the best things to see and do with children in Las Vegas and its environs, including casinos with kid-pleasing programs and the most exciting outdoor adventures.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Enables parents to turn family travel into an exploration." -- Alexandra Kennedy, Editor, Family Fun (Praise for the Fun with the Family series)

From the Author

I have covered Las Vegas for various publications for years, but was astounded at how rich the Vegas scene has become for families. In the year and a half I ran from place to place taking my kids to see and do everything that Vegas offers, I found that even with the help of friends, we just couldn’t get it all in. What we did find was an area that is vibrant, dynamic and ready to embrace the families that live here and those who want to look beyond the Strip. We also found the best and brightest happenings on and off the Strip, from the best local shows for families to the resorts with the most fabulous pools. Jump in and enjoy the most original town on Earth. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 2nd edition (January 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762727705
• ISBN-13: 978-0762727704
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,323,920 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't Waste Your Money on This Book, March 31, 2004

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"tk_stackmoney" (Huntingtown, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fun with the Family in Las Vegas, 2nd: Hundreds of Ideas for Day Trips with the Kids (Paperback)

If you have any knowledge of Vegas, don't waste your money on this book. If you are looking for a book that will tell you the best places to stay with kids, or restaurants to go to, or activities to do, like I was, -- again don't waste your money on this book.

Instead of giving the reader a list of best hotels, restaurants, etc. it has something good to say about every place. Every hotel reads like a page out of the hotel brochure. I was thouroughly disapointed. I can honestly say I did not learn one thing from this rather short and dry book.

Also, watch some Travel channel specials.

If you need a book, the best I have read so far has been
"The Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas"

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lynn Goya has it right!, March 25, 2002

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midoka (Vancouver, British Columbia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fun with the Family in Las Vegas: Hundreds of Ideas for Day Trips with the Kids (Paperback)

I think what I love about this book is Goya's sheer love of her subject matter. Her lightheartedness easily shines in her writing style that informs us so much about Las Vegas (but never gets bogged down in needless detail). I guarantee you, this book is worthwhile for anyone with an interest for roaming outside our city limits.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lighthearted and Fun!, March 24, 2002

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Mitch Spradley (Phoenix, Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fun with the Family in Las Vegas: Hundreds of Ideas for Day Trips with the Kids (Paperback)

I live in Phoenix and my wife and I found this book very handy on our last trip with "the kids" - we've got four of 'em. I like Lynn Goya's lighthearted writing style and she did a good job of finding some great spots in Vegas that our whole family enjoyed. The only drawback is that I felt she could have touched on some more getaway trips just outside the city limits, but hey, that's being too persnickity! Really, this is the ideal book if you want to take your family on a vacation to sin city.