The Daisy Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 Besides the obvious gambling and **ahem** other activities that could be accomplished out there, does anyone have any recommendations on things to do in Sin City? I've got an open day on my schedule and may head down to the Hoover Dam, but I'm open to suggestions. Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillho Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 goto the MGM Grand, follow the signs for the Tram, which leads you right past the main entrance hall. The signs lead you down an escalator, right when you get down the escalator look to the right you'll see a Fat Tuesday's. Buy a 190 Octane in this size: You Can't Go Wrong!!! Other wise the hoover damn is a nice trip. How many days are you there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooter Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 Cheetah's! Obviously. Edit: Oops, I didn't RTFM first... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoisonJam Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 My favorite thing we did in Vegas was to hit the Blue Man Group show at Luxor. I actually liked it better than the highly-acclaimed "O" show at Bellaggio, although both were excellent. On the free side, please PLEASE make time to watch the fountains at Bellaggio. I think they run every 15 minutes; try to catch a few of the "shows"...truly incredible stuff for a great price. If you can see a daytime and a nighttime showing, so much the better. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooter Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 On the free side, please PLEASE make time to watch the fountains at Bellaggio. I think they run every 15 minutes; try to catch a few of the "shows"...truly incredible stuff for a great price. If you can see a daytime and a nighttime showing, so much the better. Indeed. The show they have set to Con Te Partiro by Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman is a stunner... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillho Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 You could spend and hour or two just watching those fountains. Acutally if you head into the bellaggio on the casino level there is a lounge where you can grab a drink and a bite to eat overlooking the fountains. Its a little pricy($18 for 2 chocolate covered Strawberries) but well worth it IMO, they have a great shrimp coctail. The whole front of the Bellaggio is just the coolest thing about Vegas. Skip the new treasure island show though. What they did to that stinks. The old pirate show was much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daisy Posted September 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 I'm going to be staying at the Mandelay Bay from October 8th to the 13th. It's a geek conference so I'm sure they'll be hitting the strip clubs in abundance. After watching Ocean's Eleven as many times as I have, I will have to head to Bellagio to check out the fountains. I'm planning on dropping a few bucks at a sportsbook as I've never had a chance to legally bet on a sporting event, and something inside me is just screaming to bet the over/under on how many first downs a team will have in the first quarter. Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 Hit downtown for the lights and the cheap food. Take a bus though. Saves you mucho $$$. Hit up the Hilton for the Star Trek experience. The fountains are also a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 you'll enjoy the hoover dam..I was there last year and the size of the thing is just insane, we went on a tour and they take you right into the belly of it..they show you the door Chevy chase opens to end up on the outside of the dam in Vegas Vacation, our tour guide opened the thing up to reveal a nice storage closet.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daisy Posted September 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'll be going out there on by my lonesome, so I'll have plenty of time to kill. Of course my DS and PSP will be with me as well, but I would like to see some of the city. Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foogledricks Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Going to Vegas in two weeks. Any recommendations? Wear a condom at all times. Especially at the slot machines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillho Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'll be going out there on by my lonesome' date=' so I'll have plenty of time to kill. Of course my DS and PSP will be with me as well, but I would like to see some of the city. Glen[/quote'] Honestly, and hopefully, the only time you'll need the DS and PSP is on the plane. There is just way to much to see and do out there. I go about once a year, and each time is a blast. I stayed and got married at Mandalay Bay last year, that place is great, with a good buffet. But the most important thing about Mandalay Bay is the sports book. You could spend all day in there, its the best one in Vegas, find it!!!!:tu Have fun and I'm extremely jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daisy Posted September 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Considering that's where I'm staying, I think I might be staying in the Sports book for quite a while each night. Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Hit up the Bellagio buffet atleast once. New York New York has a Krispy Kreme if you are in the mood. There's an arcade just down the street from the MGM Grand. It's next to the M&M museam. Both are pretty neat exhibits. Rio's buffet and party is pretty neat. It's the closest thing to Mardi Gras. Honestly, and hopefully, the only time you'll need the DS and PSP is on the plane Maybe he is using them to repel the women. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoisonJam Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 The breakfast buffet at Paris is unbelievable as well. We had heard that it was good and our expectations were high, but when we actually sat down and starting eating we were STILL blown away. It's been 4 years and Tracey still talks about the cream puffs there. Plus, we got lucky with the timing and got in for the last half-hour of breakfast; paid the breakfast price but by the time we were finished eating they were setting up lunch dishes, so we lollygagged a bit and grabbed lunch too. :tu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daisy Posted October 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 Just got out here earlier in the afternoon. I'm pretty exhausted right now, so I don't think I'll be doing much more tonight, but you never know. Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenMonkey Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 If you find yourself in the Downtown area and want a bite to eat, I highly recommend the Main Street Station buffet. Awesome, Awesome buffet for the price, and the best Downtown. Gambling odds are supposed to be better downtown, so you can get some good gambling in and some cheap food The strip buffets are good but expensive. We liked the Flamingo's buffet both times we were there, and it was pretty reasonable for Dinner pricing. Their Tiramisu rocks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrik Draven Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 There's always The Chicken Ranch. :hmm :drunk: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooter Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 There's always The Chicken Ranch. :hmm :drunk: Yeah, but that's a good hike from Vegas. I guess. I wouldn't know from experience or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 guess. I wouldn't know from experience or anything Like you would exercise? You took a cab or a Limo you big spender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTOGixxer Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Check out the Hard Rock Hotel Casino, lots of really great rock and roll memorabillia. There's definately better odds downtown, but it's a different crowd then you'll get on the strip. Good for some, not so good for others. If they still have it the Sig & Roy experience at TI is not too bad. I personally think a trip up to the top of the stratosphere is worth it especially if it's your first time in Las Vegas. Be sure to stop by the Flamingo and pay homage to 'Bugsy' the man with the dream that started it all. They have a small statue of him out back. If you happen to go to one of the strip clubs or PF Changs and see a devestatingly beautiful 6 foot tall rail thin blonde named Christina, tell my ex that she's still a bitch. Oh and if you manage to meet a nice girl, rent a scooter and drive out to red rock canyon just west of town, it's a great little romantic trip, not too hard to find and definately memorable. Bring a lunch and picnic out on some of the rocks. There's tons to do in Vegas, but it all depends on your budget and your tolerance level for debauchery. Ra was a hot club last time I was there, but that was last year. It may have changed. Good Luck! I'll probably be there myself near the end of this month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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