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Mohegan 2008 Mohegan Sun 10 kid-friendly reasons to visit Mohegan Sun So you think Mohegan Sun is fine for a weekend getaway, but you have no idea what do with the kids? Here's some news for you: Mohegan Sun is great for the entire family. Why? Here are 10 reasons why Mohegan Sun makes a great place for your family's next vacation. 1. The pool. Mohegan Sun features a 10,000-square-foot solarium with an indoor pool for escaping the summer's heat. Take a dip in the very kid-friendly 3.5-feet-deep swimming pool, or unwind in the whirlpool. Plus, you can work on your tan on the 6,000 square foot sun terrace in the pool area. And to quench your thirst or craving for a snack, the pool area features an upscale snack and juice bar. 2. The Shops at Mohegan Sun. When you've soaked up all the rays you can, get out of the heat and into the mall. From wardrobes to electronics The Shops has everything you're looking for. Find all your Mohegan Sun souvenirs and specialty items at Brewster's Trading Post and Everything Under The Sun. Treat the kids to ice cream at Ben & Jerry's. 3. Dining. Mohegan Sun has so many dining options even the finickiest eaters will be satisfied. Fill up at the Seasons and Sunburst Buffets. Grab a quick meal at Geno Auriemma's Fast Break food court-style restaurant. Go casual at 50's diner-inspired Johnny Rockets, get your barbecue fix at Big Bubba's BBQ, or celebrate a basketball legend with great eats at Michael Jordan's 23 Sportcafe . For something special, Mohegan Sun offers fine dining at Bamboo Forest, Michael Jordan's Steakhouse and Todd English's Tuscany. 4. Local activities. There's always something to do at Mohegan Sun. Within a short driving distance you'll find great kid-friendly attractions such as the Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, the largest maritime museum in the United States at Mystic Seaport, the impressive Mystic Marinelife Aquarium, and the Essex Steam Train and Riverboat Ride. 5. The scenery. Mohegan Sun is amazing to just look at. The resort features a 55-foot indoor waterfall and claims the world's largest and most spectacular planetarium dome. You can't miss Wombi Rock, a three-story glowing crystal mountain made of imported stones and is the centerpiece of the Casino of the Sky. Don't worry: the howling wolves are just robots. 6. Concerts and sporting events. Mohegan Sun plays host to world-class artists all year round at its three venues: the 10,000 seat Arena, the 300-seat Cabaret Theater, and the 350-seat Wolf Den. Plus, Mohegan Sun owns the WNBA's Connecticut Sun. 7. Fireworks. Who doesn't love fireworks? Kids will love to watch Mohegan Sun's amazing fireworks display throughout the summer. Check with the hotel desk for dates and times. 8. Kids Quest. Kids Quest is every child's paradise. Children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old can pursue all their fantasy adventures at Barbieland and Construction Quarry, explore tunnels and tubes, climb ladders and slide down chutes. They can also play their favorite Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft games at Techno Quest for no extra charge. Kids Quest, located at The Shops at Mohegan Sun, provides licensed, supervised child care at an amazingly affordable price, so mom and dad can shop or play without worries. 9. Cyber Quest. Kids of all ages can play at Mohegan Sun's impressive video game arcade. Cyber Quest features classic arcade games like Drill-O-Matic and Sports Arena, as well the latest favorites including Jurassic Park, Daytona USA 2 and Crazy Taxi. 10. The Casinos. Okay, this one's not for the kids, but you can't talk about Mohegan Sun without mentioning the casinos. Play all your favorite casino games at Casino of the Earth and Casino of the Sky. Mohegan Sun features more than 6,000 slot machines, all the table games, Keno and Mohegan Sun's Race Book. With the kids having supervised fun at Kids Quest, you can relax and have some fun too. 
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