LAS VEGAS ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
Little Operators, Big Machines: A Short, Pure-Play Excavator Experience at Dig This
Take the controls of a one-ton excavator for focused, 2-hours digging sessions—perfect for kids and now open to adults—this guide explains what to expect and where to show up.
Little Operators, Big Machines: A Short, Pure-Play Excavator Experience at Dig This.
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At Dig This in Las Vegas you can climb into the seat of a one-ton excavator and spend a compact, adrenaline-quick 15 minutes digging holes, moving dirt and tackling simple tasks. Designed as an approachable, hands-on taste of operating heavy equipment, Kids Digs lets participants work solo or compete side-by-side with family and friends; the activity, long a favorite for children, is now available to adults as well.
Just outside the bustle of Las Vegas, Dig This offers a rare chance to get behind the controls of a one-ton excavator, a hands-on experience that’s captured the imagination of visitors of all ages. Located at 800 W Roban Ave, this unique outdoor adventure spot transforms the desert landscape into a playground of dirt-moving challenges, where kids and adults alike operate heavy machinery with a safe, guided approach. The experience known as Kids Digs invites participants as young as two years old to try their hand at digging holes, moving earth, and tackling fun construction tasks designed to feel real without requiring any previous training or a driver’s license.
In a city famed for its entertainment, Dig This stands apart by offering a tactile, physical experience that connects you to the earth in a way no slot machine can. The open-air site sits amid Nevada’s arid desert environment with wide vistas and rugged terrain, giving a genuine feel of construction work in the southwestern United States. The area’s sparse desert flora, from creosote bushes to resilient cacti, serve as a backdrop, reinforcing the adventurous spirit of shaping the land yourself.
What makes Kids Digs truly special is its inclusivity and accessibility—it’s not just a novelty ride but a seriously cool skill-building activity. After a quick safety orientation, participants get a chance to prove their dexterity and coordination operating stationary machines. Families commonly turn it into friendly competitions while first-timers grow quickly comfortable at the controls. Since the activity was recently opened to adults, it’s become a standout destination for groups seeking an unusual Las Vegas outing that blends fun, focus, and a taste of real machinery operation.
Dig This fills a niche in the outdoor recreation area by combining elements of education, physical involvement, and entertainment without leaving the city limits. This makes it a memorable stop for anyone looking for a unique twist on Nevada adventure travel that is as much about hands-on learning as it is about pure thrill.
Route Schematic
Route schematic and stops
A compact sequence of stops outlines what you’ll do during the 15-minute Kids Digs session.
Meet at Dig This
Sessions convene at Dig This in Las Vegas—the designated meeting location for the Kids Digs activity.
Excavator controls — solo operation
Take the reins of a one-ton excavator in a stationary setup and perform tasks such as digging holes and moving dirt.
Side-by-side competition & tasks
Compete with family or friends in side-by-side sessions, tackling short tasks designed to simulate construction work and test skill and speed.
Participants should note the activity’s age guidance (ages 2+); operators may set specific participant requirements and reserve the right to modify sessions.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
One-ton excavator, front and center
This is a focused experience of operating a one-ton excavator: stationary control to dig holes, move dirt and complete simple tasks that replicate the feel of construction work.
Short, concentrated sessions
Sessions last 15 minutes, making this a quick, high-impact activity—ideal if you’re short on time or want to try it out without a long commitment.
Built for kids, now for adults too
Originally a kids-only favorite, Kids Digs is now available for adults as well, so families and mixed-age groups can compete and enjoy the same hands-on tasks together.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
You’ll spend a brief, focused stretch at the controls of a stationary excavator, digging, moving dirt and completing simple tasks either by yourself or side-by-side with family and friends; the format emphasizes immediate, tactile learning and friendly competition and is the same activity that has long been a Dig This favorite now opened to adults as well.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this activity suits best
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Confirm any apparel or gear guidance directly with Dig This before arrival; specific gear requirements are determined by the operator.
Sessions are compact—each Kids Digs session runs for 15 minutes; check availability with Dig This for scheduling.
All sessions are based at Dig This in Las Vegas; verify the meet-up details when you book.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a Kids Digs session?
Each Kids Digs session lasts about 15 minutes.
Where do I meet for Kids Digs?
Meet at Dig This in Las Vegas, the operator’s designated meeting location.
What will participants actually do?
Participants operate a one-ton excavator in a stationary setup to dig holes, move dirt and complete simple tasks, either solo or side-by-side with others.
What ages can participate?
The activity is open to ages 2 and up and is now available to adults as well.
Can adults take part or is this only for kids?
Kids Digs was long a kids’ favorite and is now available for adults too, so both children and adults can participate.
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