Whether you are planning your own, for a group or co-op or need ideas for a school field trip, there are many businesses and natural wonders to explore. Las Vegas field trips offer numerous benefits for students and individuals of all ages. These benefits extend beyond the classroom and provide real-world experiences that can enhance learning and personal development.
Free Field Trips in Las Vegas
Garrett Popcorn Shops
Avalon Meat Factory
Shelby Heritage Center
Tips For Your Las Vegas Field Trip
Get all your ducks, and kids, in a row before you go! Know these things for a successful field trip:
- Where to park
- Any fees
- Any age restrictions
- Group size limit
- Food restrictionsUse the VKZ field trip tracker and planner to create an itinerary, keep important info such as restaurants or other destination spots close to the field trip along with coupons and admission slips, etc.
Field Trip Opportunities in Las Vegas
Albertsons or Vons
Anderson Dairy, 801 Searles Avenue, 642-7507
Atlantis Aquarium offers Educational Programs (702) 893-3807.
Gallery of Fine Arts, Bellagio, 693-7111.
Gilcrease Orchard, 7000 Gilcrease Ave., (702) 645-1126 ,
Glassblowing, Hot Glass Works, 739-9955
Hoover Dam 597-5970
Krispy Kreme Donuts (multiple locations)
Las Vegas Metro Police Dept Tours (we’ve done it at the Cheyenne Substation), public information line: 229-3394
Las Vegas Wash/Wetlands, 822-3300
Lied Discovery Museum, (702) 382-3445, you can get a group discount rate or get a family pass with $10 off for being a homeschooler.
Lost City Museum, Overton, (702) 397-2193
Luxor King Tuts Museum
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, 862 7814
Mandalay Bay Shark Reef, 632-4555, educational program
Mirage, Dolphin Habitat & Secret Garden, educational program , 791-7111
Mt Charleston, hiking, camping and snowboarding/skiing during winter.
Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Las Vegas. They raise a weather balloon each day.
News Channel 3, (702) 642-3333
Peter Piper Pizza
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (702) 515-5350
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Techatticup Mine, 1880s Mine Tour
Valley of Fire State Park (702) 397-2088
Water Pollution Control Facility, (702) 229-6200, tours & presentations
Whole Foods Market, organic grocery store, offers field trips, (702) 254-8655
Day or Overnight Field Trips Close to Las Vegas
Legoland, CA offers homeschool days with discounted prices. Sign up online or call (760) 918-KIDS
Grand Canyon is 5 hours from Las Vegas by car or bus and has a Jr. Ranger Program
San Diego Zoo, which is free for kids in October