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Photo courtesy of Springs Preserve
Springs Preserve
Type: Family Friendly, Outdoor Activities, Parks, Reserves
10Best Says
Located just three miles from the famed Las Vegas Strip, the Springs Preserve is an award-winning 180-acre family destination dedicated to exploring green-living, desert life and Las Vegas' vibrant... Read More
Located just three miles from the famed Las Vegas Strip, the Springs Preserve is an award-winning 180-acre family destination dedicated to exploring green-living, desert life and Las Vegas' vibrant history through botanical gardens, interactive science and nature exhibits, animal shows and trails. Comprising 110 acres of display gardens, natural gardens, wildlife habitat, walking and biking trails and educational resources, the Springs Preserve's Botanical Gardens feature more than 1,200 species of native and desert-adapted plants housed in several themed areas. Indoor experiences include exhibition galleries dedicated to showcasing art and traveling exhibitions of local and national significance, learning centers and the Nevada State Museum.
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Hours:
- Daily 9am-5pm
Admissions:
- Adult $18.95; Senior (65+) $17.05; Student (18+) $17.05; Child (5-17) $10.95; Child (4 and under) Free
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Terrisa Meeks
Las Vegas Local Expert
- Things to Do in December: "Every weekend in December, the Springs Preserve offers the Holiday Express train ride to Santa's village, where children can visit Santa, listen to stories and enjoy snow. Reservations are required for the train and tickets can be purchased on the Preserve's website after early November."
- Things to Do with Kids: "The Divine Cafe is the Springs restaurant, and it serves a selection of salads, burgers and small pizzas. It also offers a kids menu with a burger, chicken tenders, mac 'n cheese and a Healthy Kid Tray with grilled chicken or tofu, veggies, rice, grapes and carrot sticks."
- Parks: "The Springs Preserve is one of Las Vegas' most family-friendly attractions, and the hands-on Origen Museum is especially fun for kids. Don't miss the flash flood exhibit--it's a rare opportunity to see this natural phenomenon recreated."
- Best for Things to Do in December Because: The Springs Preserve is a family-friendly destination with trails and museums, plus fun holiday activities for kids.
- Best for Things to Do with Kids Because: The Springs Preserve has a collection of museums, walking trails and gardens designed to be family-friendly.
- Best for Parks Because: The expansive Springs Preserve has museums, a botanical garden and butterfly habitat plus over three miles of trails.
