Circus Circus has been the Strip’s family choice since 1968. Acrobats and jugglers perform above the casino floor at the Carnival Midway, and behind the hotel the pink-domed Adventuredome holds a full indoor theme park, air-conditioned all year.
The story
Circus Circus opened in 1968 and was one of the first casino resorts to welcome families, with free circus acts above the casino floor. The pink indoor theme park, the Adventuredome, followed in 1993.
A few hours at Circus Circus
- Catch the free circus acts over the Carnival Midway.
- Buy a day pass or single rides at the Adventuredome when it is too hot outside.
Stay here if
You are travelling with children on a budget.
Skip it if
You want a stylish or modern hotel.
Free here
- Free circus acts at the Carnival Midway through the day and evening (times posted on site)
Worth paying for
- Adventuredome indoor theme park (rides including roller coasters)
- Midway games
Pool: Pool area with slides.
Getting around: North Strip next to Resorts World; a long walk to the centre Strip.
Things to do here
Paid · Circus Circus
Adventuredome
An indoor theme park under a pink glass dome at Circus Circus.
Indoor theme park
Free · Circus Circus
Free circus acts at Circus Circus
Acrobats and circus performers above the carnival midway, through the day.
Free show
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Good to know
- One of the few Strip resorts genuinely built around children.
- Rooms are basic; check recent reviews for each tower.
Walking from here
Door-to-door estimates at an easy pace. Walk calculator →
Opened 1968Operator Phil Ruffin
Frequently asked questions
What is free at Circus Circus?
Free circus acts at the Carnival Midway through the day and evening (times posted on site).
How do I get around from Circus Circus?
North Strip next to Resorts World; a long walk to the centre Strip.
Does Circus Circus have a pool?
Pool area with slides.
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