The "Shark Reef" at Mandalay Bay was first on our list. It was very kid friendly. Pressley had plenty of room to run around and explore at her own pace. This is usually $16.95 per adult, but we scored free tickets!
Pressley in front of the Ray Tank.
Pressley posing in front of the shark tank
Mommy and Press spotting fish.
For lunch, we found a really nice Gourmet Mexican Grille outside the Shark Reef exhibit called "Border Grill". Everything looked and smelled really good. I decided to go with the Chicken Tinga Empanadas... they... were... delicious. A diamond in the rough on the appetizer list. Probably the best decision I made all day. Pressley got a grilled turkey plate from the kids menu and Jer wanted the Carnitas Tacos. We cleaned our plates so I would highly recommend this place to eat. Mandalay Bay is a little off the beaten path of the usual Casino stops, but Jer and I found a free Tram from the Excalibur so it was easy!
Finally, for our last sight-seeing activity we headed into the Luxor (you can use the Excalibur tram to get there too) to see the "Bodies Exhibit". This was more for Mommy and Daddy. It was very interesting and overwhelming. There was a lot to see in so little time, though you can take as much time as you want. It was at the end of our day and we had an early flight the next morning. My favorite part of the exhibit was the fetal exhibit. It showed insight of how a child develops from days to weeks to months.
So we just arrived in Chicago today and I am excited to explore this new city!
The Bodies Exhibit is interesting! Tony and I saw it in Saint Louis, MO- My favorite part was the fetal exhibit! I want to see it again now that I have been pregnant with Bailey :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like fun. Have a great time in Chicago and be safe! Love you all.
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