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Amusement isn't purely a land-based activity at Circus Circus. You can find relief from the sweltering Vegas heat at Circus Circus's three pools year-round. But don't worry, the refreshing water won't turn you into an icicle—the pools are heated to an inviting 80 degrees. If you're too worn out to do laps in the pools, unwind in three warm Jacuzzi tubs instead.

No matter whether you're staying in the Tower Rooms, Manor Rooms or in the RV Park, traveling families will appreciate the kid-friendly atmosphere at Circus Circus's pools, which have depths of three to nine feet. Unlike some of the glitzier, trendier hotels on the Strip, the pools at Circus Circus are a casual and laid-back experience—a far cry from the see-and-be-seen vibe that dominates many other swanky Vegas pools.

Plus, Circus Circus doesn't charge additional fees for usual hotel-pool extras: Chaise lounges are plentiful, there are free poolside towels, and cabanas are complimentary and first-come, first-served; there's no need to plan your afternoon lounging days in advance. The only things you'll have to buck up for at the Circus Circus pools are life vests, suntan lotion, inner tubes, rafts and other floating fun devices, which are available to rent for a few bucks a pop. If you work up an appetite from horsing around in the pool all morning, refuel at the pool snack bar. If the kids gave you a headache from a very loud game of Marco Polo, you can nurse your noggin at the enclosed bar—and maybe sneak in a dip in the Jacuzzi later.