Things to do at and near Circus Circus
Circus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park centers on family-friendly attractions: Carnival Midway and the attached Adventuredome indoor theme park, plus outdoor pools and a Splash Zone for registered guests. The property also offers a wide range of dining (from THE Steakhouse to 24-hour Big Top Eats), on-site gaming and easy access to Strip transit and nearby sights like Fashion Show Mall.
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On-site family entertainment: Adventuredome & Carnival Midway
Adventuredome is the large, climate-controlled indoor theme park attached to Circus Circus and is about a 5-minute walk from the hotel. It features rides including a large roller coaster and circus-themed acts; the park is commonly used as one of the hotel’s primary family attractions.
Carnival Midway sits above the casino floor and hosts free circus acts plus carnival-style games daily. Midway performances and games are offered at no extra charge, though individual rides or games inside Adventuredome may require separate admission or tickets.
- Adventuredome: indoor rides and circus acts (attached, ~5-minute walk)
- Carnival Midway: free daily circus acts and carnival games above the casino
- Arcade/game room and on-site family-friendly attractions
| Activity | Location |
|---|---|
| Adventuredome | Attached to hotel (~5-minute walk) |
| Carnival Midway | Above the casino floor — free daily shows |
| Arcade / Games | On-property, near casino & midways |
Pools, Splash Zone and seasonal water activities
Registered hotel guests get free access to the outdoor pools at the Skyrise tower and the Splash Zone water-play area, with wristbands issued per room. The property operates two main outdoor pools heated to about 80°F, plus waterslides, a splash pad and two hot tubs; hours and availability are seasonal and weather-dependent.
Pool and Splash Zone rules include supervised-child requirements and slide height minimums; children 6 and under must be supervised in the pool area, and slides have posted height minimums (for example, Mat Racer 42" and larger slides 48"). Towels are provided; inner tubes/rafts and cabanas are available to rent, and a poolside snack bar serves food and drinks.
- Two outdoor Skyrise pools (heated ~80°F) and two hot tubs
- Splash Zone splash pad and waterslides; wristbands required for entry
- Towels provided; tubes/rafts and cabanas available to rent
- Children 6 and under must be supervised; slide height minimums posted
| Pool feature | Access for registered guests |
|---|---|
| Skyrise outdoor pools | Included — wristbands issued per room |
| Splash Zone (slides, splash pad) | Included — seasonal hours, wristbands required |
| Poolside services | Towel service; snack bar; cabana rentals available |
Dining and bars on property
Circus Circus offers a broad range of dining from casual to dinner-only options. For sit-down dinner, THE Steakhouse serves dry-aged, mesquite-grilled steaks and seafood during evening hours; the Circus Buffet serves breakfast/brunch and dinner at scheduled times.
For quick or casual meals you’ll find a Pizzeria, 24-hour Big Top Eats deli, Starbucks, Krispy Kreme, Burger King, Popeyes, Einstein Bros Bagels, Pick Up Stix and gelato at Cocolini. Bars include the 24-hour West Bar and Big Chill for frozen cocktails; hours for some outlets vary, so check with the concierge for current times.
- THE Steakhouse — dinner service only (evening hours listed on property info)
- Circus Buffet — breakfast/brunch and dinner service times vary
- Pizzeria and Big Top Eats (24-hour deli) for casual meals and room delivery windows
- Coffee and snack options: Starbucks, Krispy Kreme, Einstein Bros Bagels
| Type | Examples on property |
|---|---|
| Fine dinner | THE Steakhouse (steaks, seafood — dinner hours) |
| Buffet | Circus Buffet (breakfast/brunch and dinner) |
| Quick service/24-hr | Pizzeria, Big Top Eats (24-hour), Starbucks, Krispy Kreme |
Rooms, families and special-room types
Circus Circus advertises a variety of room types suitable for families and groups; room names include Skyrise Family Tower Room, Manor Room, Casino Tower Room, Manor Motor Lodge Room and several West Tower and Casino Tower configurations. Many room types offer multiple beds (for example, Skyrise Family Tower Room lists 2 Queen Beds).
Children of all ages are welcome; kids 11 and under typically stay free when sharing an existing bed with paying adults. The resort notes standard in-room amenities such as wireless internet (included via the resort fee), cable TV, alarm clock, hairdryer, iron and in-room safe.
- Room types to note: Skyrise Family Tower Room; Manor Room; Casino Tower Room; Manor Motor Lodge Room
- West Tower/Dog Friendly Room and specific West Tower dog-friendly variants exist (confirm pet rules before booking)
- In-room amenities: WiFi (included with resort fee), cable TV, hairdryer, iron, safe
| Room name (examples) | Beds listed |
|---|---|
| Skyrise Family Tower Room | 2 Queen Beds |
| Manor Room | 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds |
| Casino Tower Deluxe Suite with Refrigerator | 1 King Bed |
Meetings, events and on-site venues
Circus Circus provides a variety of event spaces, from smaller meeting rooms to a divisible ballroom and a wedding chapel. Ballroom A, B, C, D can be set up for large conferences and lists a combined capacity for large groups; meeting rooms A–F and several Salon rooms offer flexible space for mid-size and smaller functions.
The Hitchin' Post Wedding Chapel is available for ceremonies with a seated capacity for up to 50 guests and includes services such as photography and a bridal room. The Adventuredome indoor park can also be used as an event venue and is advertised as a large-capacity space for specialized events.
- Ballroom A–D: largest divisible ballroom; event capacities listed in event materials
- Meeting Rooms A–F and Salon Rooms for mid to small meetings
- Hitchin' Post Wedding Chapel: up to 50 seated guests
| Event space | Notes |
|---|---|
| Ballroom A, B, C, D | Large divisible ballroom; high-capacity setups available |
| Meeting Room D | Approx. 2,304 sq ft; mid-size meeting space |
| Hitchin' Post Wedding Chapel | Seated capacity up to 50 |
Nearby attractions and transportation
Circus Circus sits on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip at 2880 Las Vegas Blvd S. Nearby walkable sites include the Adventuredome (attached, ~5-minute walk), Las Vegas Festival Grounds and Fashion Show Mall (about 0.7 miles). The STRAT is roughly a 10–12 minute walk north.
Public transit options include the RTC Deuce bus, which stops at Circus Circus and runs 24/7 along the Strip. The nearest major airport is Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), about 3.6–3.8 miles away; typical taxi or rideshare times vary with traffic.
- Address: 2880 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
- Nearby: Adventuredome (~5-minute walk), Fashion Show Mall (~0.7 miles), The STRAT (~10–12 minute walk)
- Transit: RTC Deuce bus stops at Circus Circus (24/7); monorail station is farther away (Convention Center station)
| Nearby destination | Approximate relation to hotel |
|---|---|
| Adventuredome | Attached / ~5-minute walk |
| Fashion Show Mall | ~0.7 miles |
| Las Vegas Convention Center | ~0.8 miles |
