Think Las Vegas is just for grown-ups? Think again. The Strip is packed with family-friendly hotels that offer more than just a place to sleep—they’re destinations in themselves. From sprawling pools ...

When the castle gates of Excalibur swung open for the first time on June 19, 1990, the medieval-themed megaresort at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip was the largest hotel in the world.

When I told a friend who grew up in Las Vegas that I was staying at Excalibur Hotel & Casino, he asked if my family would mind me bringing home bedbugs for Thanksgiving. Such is the reputation of the ...