Need a dose of childhood nostalgia? Las Vegas is full of great places that will bring back fond childhood memories.
While many may view the “entertainment capital of the world” as an adult playground, there are places in the city that combine the fun of childhood with the excitement of Sin City. We’ve put together a list of just five of the great options in Vegas that take you back to your childhood in a fun way.
Enhance Your Nostalgia with the Bonus Round at MGM Grand
Mixing interactive competition with tasty cocktails and snacks, Bonus Round Totally Awesome Bar + Arcade will bring the nostalgia and energy of the 80s main character. This 21+ bar/arcade features all the classic arcade games, and even a gaming system at each table to enjoy a game or two while you eat.
Skee ball, Pac-Man, hoops and all your favorites await you to rediscover that childhood competitive feeling while sipping delicious cocktails with fun names. And did we mention that all games are free with the purchase of food or drink? No need for quarters or cards!
Located in the MGM Grand District, Bonus Round is open every day except Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. On Mondays and Thursdays from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., guests can enjoy an open bar experience for $45 per person while gaming. For more information, visit the website.
AREA15 offers fun for the whole family
AREA15, located just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, offers something for everyone. Whether you’re a kid or just a big kid at heart, there are so many fun things to get your adrenaline and competitive nature out.
There are so many options for fun here that you could literally spend an entire day and night exploring it all. It’s free to wander the grounds and check everything out, and each attraction can be enjoyed on its own or as a package.
Some of the experiences include Interstellar Arc, John Wick Experience, Universal Horror Unleashed, Asylum Bar + Arcade, Dueling Axes, Five Iron Golf, Great Big Game Show, Liftoff, Oddyssey Manor, The Escape Room, Omega Mart and many more.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the AREA15 website.
Explore like a kid again at Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart
If you’re looking for a fun adventure with twists and turns you didn’t see coming, Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart is the place to be. Located inside AREA15, it’s something the whole family can enjoy together while laughing, climbing, opening secret doors, and just having a good time in an alternate universe.
When you first arrive, you walk through what looks like an average grocery store, but as you check out the products you realize there is nothing average about this store. And then, when you find secret doors and staircases that lead you to a whole other world, you understand perfectly well that this is nothing ordinary. There’s even a secret bar inside Omega Mart where adults can sip a cocktail while the kids explore more.
For more information about Omega Mart in AREA15, visit the website.
Childhood nostalgia meets Vegas nightlife vibes at Luxor Playground
Play Playground offers an experience like no other in Sin City. Childhood nostalgia meets Sin City vibes with larger-than-life games from the past. With over 15,000 square feet of fun, your competitive nature will shine through as you reminisce about the good old days of your childhood.
Grab a cocktail at the bar, play a quick table game, then head back to the oversized games of your past. Your adrenaline will pump while playing games that will make you move your body and use your brain to win. You will definitely feel like a kid again as you compete and laugh all night long.
For more information about Play Playground, visit the website.
Direct return to childhood at the Grand Prix Plaza
Remember when you were a kid and loved a good kart race? Well, you can still have fun karting at Grand Prix Plaza with F1 DRIVE.
This is no ordinary karting experience. This one is loaded with F1! According to the Grand Prix Plaza website, “Race a stretch of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit in F1-inspired karts, featuring DRS technology, realistic engine sounds and a steering wheel LED display. » You even receive updates from a virtual race engineer and can drive on part of the real F1 track.
For more information on F1 DRIVE and other entertainment at Grand Prix Plaza, visit the website.
