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Family Activities and Tours

Kids will love the hands-on exhibits that teach
about Southern Nevada's history and how to
live a sustainable lifestyle in the desert.

With 180 acres of scenery, wildlife, exhibits and attractions, it can be a bit tough to figure out where to start on your visit to the Springs Preserve. Below are some suggestions of how to best spend your time here.

The Wanderer

1 hour

Get a feel for the Springs Preserve by taking in the scenery on a 60-minute walk throughout the property. Make sure not to miss the botanical gardens and stop by the gift shop on your way to find a souvenir. This option is perfect for adults and children of all ages.

The Scientist

1 hour

If hands-on activities are more your style, bring your school-aged children to the Nature Exchange for an hour. The activity is sure to bring out the young collector in everyone while educating them about various plants, wildlife and fossils.

The Little Ones

30 to 60 minutes

With oversized animal statues and countless nooks and crannies to explore, the Children’s Playground provides a great place for parents to take their younger children for at least an hour of fun.

The Go-Getter

2 hours

If your family runs like a well-oiled machine and you are determined to see as much of the Springs Preserve as you can in two hours flat, rest assured, it can be done. That amount of time should be just enough for you to check out the grounds, Gardens, Origen Museum galleries and live animal exhibits, and Desert Living Center Sustainability Gallery. There might even be time for a quick stop at the gift shop.

The Hiker

2 hours

If your kids are a little older and your family tends to be the more outdoorsy type, take a two-hour walkabout on our trail system from the Trailhead to the Cienega and back again, with stops along the way at the archaeologist’s pithouse dig site and the Big Spring ruins.

The Explorer

3 hours

For those who are big on the galleries, but still want to see a little bit of everything else the Springs Preserve has to offer, about three hours should do the trick. Explore the grounds, Gardens, Desert Living Center Sustainability Gallery, Origen Museum galleries and live animal exhibits and even take a short walk along the trails before stopping at the gift shop for the perfect souvenir.

The Adventurer

4 hours

In only four hours, you and your family can enjoy lunch at the Springs Cafe, take a walk on the trails, visit the Origen and Sustainability galleries, participate in the Nature Exchange, and visit the Gardens, library, patio gallery and gift shop. But why would you want to stop there? Sign up for a guided tour, take your time and make it an all-day event.