Colors for the San Francisco 49ers are displayed on the High Roller in Las VegasStrip as the first round of the NFL Draft goes on Thursday, April 23, 2020. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Guests on the new Fly Linq Zipline at the Linq Hotel in Las Vegas, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. Participants start at the Strip, then fly over the Linq Promenade towards the Linq High Roller. Rachel Aston Las Vegas Review-Journal @rookie__rae
The whole roast chicken served at The Bedford by Martha Stewart inside Paris Las Vegas on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Steel Brooks/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Cronut, a fried and frosted croissant-doughnut hybrid, at Dominique Ansel Las Vegas inside Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @rookie__rae
People attend the grand opening of the Raising Cane’s restaurant in the Showcase Mall on the Strip in Las Vegas, Tuesday, July 19, 2022. (Erik Verduzco / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
David Alexander of Beaumont, Calif. plays with his daughters Isabella, 8, left, and Elise, 7, at the Bellagio pool on the Strip in Las Vegas on the first day reopening after 78 days shut down due to the coronavirus Thursday, June 4, 2020. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
A view inside of the Fred Segal store at The DistrictÊduring a tour of Resorts World ahead of it’s opening in Las Vegas on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
The Desert Passage boat at the Miracle Mile Shops in Las Vegas is seen on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. (Erik Verduzco / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A 75-foot hat wall is shown at Culture Kings at the Forum Shops at Caesars, on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Las Vegas. The first Culture Kings store in the U.S. consumes roughly 14000 square feet of retail space. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye Las Vegas Review-Journal) @btesfaye
Golden Knights center Phil Kessel (8) looks for an opening in the Coyotes line during the third period of an NHL hockey game at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
Anderson .Paak, left, and Bruno Mars of Silk Sonic perform "777" at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather watches as Duke takes on Gonzaga in an NCAA college basketball game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
Arizona State Sun Devils forward Anthony Croston (18) controls the puck as Michigan Tech Huskies forward Alex Smith (20) defends during the inaugural Ice Vegas Invitational college hockey tournament at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Brady Sims ends up backwards atop of Identity Crisis during the last day of the PBR World Finals at T-Mobile Arena on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
FILE – In this April 4, 2019 file photo, Kevin Hart, recipient of the CinemaCon international star of the year award, poses at the Big Screen Achievement Awards at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Hart is nominated for an Emmy for his “Kevin Hart: Don’t F**K This Up” series. His Laugh Out Loud Network celebrated its third anniversary, and now he’s got deal with LOL on NBC’s Peacock Network. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
An ad announcing “Weekends With Adele” residency on the marquee at Caesars Palace on the Strip in Las Vegas Monday, July 25, 2022. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson (22) celebrates after scoring during the second half in Game 1 of a WNBA basketball final series against the Connecticut Sun at Michelob ULTRA Arena on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
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Comedians Jerry Seinfeld, left, and George Wallace arrive before the start of the Andre Agassi Grand Slam for Children charity event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007, in Las Vegas.
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Comedians Jerry Seinfeld, left, and George Wallace pose on the red carpet at the Andre Agassi Grand Slam for Children at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007.
Gwen Stefani poses for photographers as she appears at an event at Planet Hollywood hotel-casino on Friday, April 13, 2018, in Las Vegas. Stefani announced her "Just a Girl" residency at Zappos Theater beginning June 27. Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal @bizutesfaye
Garth Brooks performs before the crowd at Allegiant Stadium on Friday, July 10 2021, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Let’s face facts. Not everyone who visits the Las Vegas Strip is old enough to drink or gamble, even if the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s latest ads might want you to believe otherwise.
But this place didn’t earn its title of entertainment capital of the world by limiting itself to nightclubs and craps tables.
If you or someone in your party is under the age of 21, the Strip has plenty to offer. Here’s a look at some of the options.
Take a ride
Why deal with the crowds at ground level when you can see the Strip from the sky?
The Linq Promenade offers two ways to get above it all. One is the High Roller, a 550-foot-tall observation wheel that has become an indelible part of the Vegas skyline since it opened for business in 2014. The other option, for those who want a little more thrill with their view, is Fly Linq zip line, which launches from 114 feet above the promenade and takes you 1,121 feet to the front of the High Roller.
Grab a bite
These days, it’s hard to find a Food Network show that doesn’t feature someone with at least one restaurant in this town. The possibilities here on the Strip are endless. You can decide for yourself if Martha Stewart’s whole roast chicken really is worth $89.99. You can learn what all the fuss over cronuts is about. Or you can research whether Raising Cane’s chicken fingers taste better when served in a two-story restaurant near the MGM Grand.
Dip a toe
The Strip is famous for its pool scene. Some of the pools are limited to those 21 and over, but many are available to all ages. And here’s some good news for those who aren’t visiting in the summer: Many of the pools are heated. Check with your favorite hotel for details.
Find a bargain
Every block of the Strip seems to have its own haven for shopaholics. Over at Resorts World, established brands like Fred Segal mingle with online entities making their first foray into the brick-and-mortar world. Shopping centers like the Miracle Mile Shops are evolving to capture attention in the brave new digital world. Speaking of attention, retailers are going to great lengths themselves to get yours — 75-foot-tall hat wall, anyone?
Catch a game
You probably already know NHL record holder Phil Kessel and the Golden Knights play their home games at T-Mobile Arena. You might not know that it also hosts sports like college hockey, college basketball and professional bull riding. Meanwhile, Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay is the home of a certain championship-winning basketball team.
See a show
If current trends continue, residencies will soon outnumber buffets on the Strip. The list of current or upcoming residents includes Bruno Mars, Garth Brooks and some woman named Adele.
And then there are special appearances by all your favorite stars. Kevin Hart came to town to tape a comedy special (and might be preparing for a residency of his own). Jerry Seinfeld has dates booked for 2023. Gwen Stefani is booked for New Year’s Eve. The list is as long as the Strip itself.
To keep up with everything that 4.2-mile stretch of road has to offer, make sure you read John Katsilometes’ column regularly on LVRJ.com, and look for our Neon section every Friday in the Review-Journal.
