First time in Vegas..suggestions on what to see/do?

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  • MrsScheidt
    MrsScheidt Posts: 207 Member
    The fountains at the Bellagio. New York New York.... the Stratosphere!!
  • bellygoaway
    bellygoaway Posts: 441 Member
    It does not really matter what you do, because what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas :)
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    If "Bodies" is still there, go see it.
  • UnderConstructionLuis
    UnderConstructionLuis Posts: 331
    Freemont Street is always a good time. The light show is pretty amazing. The Bellagio fountain show is really nice. And the shows outside of the Mirage and Treasure Island are a fun watch. Last time i went, we took a helicopter ride over the strip and over old vegas at night. The Hoover Dam is a site to see as well. So is Lake Meade. It's beautiful there. Have fun!
  • laurie62ann
    laurie62ann Posts: 433 Member
    Grand Canyon by helicopter and the Sky Walk is a must do! They are costly, but really worth it!!
  • SadieToughLady
    SadieToughLady Posts: 44
    I'm not a huge Vegas fan, but have been a couple of times for a work convention. I always catch a Cirque du Soleil show. I love them. My all time favorite is O. There are also some great restaurants in Vegas. We tried Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill in Caesar's Palace and it was fantastic.
  • fattypattybinger
    fattypattybinger Posts: 337
    The Hoover Dam funny thing is I have driven by there but never got to see it. I would also saw Grand Canyon I did a Girls trip to the Canyon what a great trip. It was 7 hours driving one way but so cool. We only got to stay for 3 hours but I got that picture of myself at the canyon
  • sunnymel126
    sunnymel126 Posts: 359 Member
    I love Vegas! One of my favorite cities.

    Go see KA Cirque de Soleil show at the MGM Grand... it is amazing. :)
  • sunnygirl19
    sunnygirl19 Posts: 60 Member
    Don’t know how much longer but at the Luxor they had the Titanic exhibit. Worth every penny, they even have a huge chunk of the ships hull. I loved it. For good food and drinks, make sure to check out Jimmy Buffets Margarittaville and have fun!!!!

    “Just remember, that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Unless its herpes. That **** will come back with you”
  • Emancipated_Tai
    Emancipated_Tai Posts: 751 Member
    Bump, I'll be there in 3 weeks
  • njitalian
    njitalian Posts: 52
    Encore Beach Club, SW Steakhouse for food (if you like steak), Ride the Xscream at the top of the strat. Mystique is a great Cirque show to see (be warned though if sitting in the front you might get pulled into the show.I did, That was FUN!). A helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon and the strip is a lot of fun too. The possibilities are endless. I <3 Vegas!
  • michcruz
    michcruz Posts: 152 Member
    Don’t know how much longer but at the Luxor they had the Titanic exhibit. Worth every penny, they even have a huge chunk of the ships hull. I loved it. For good food and drinks, make sure to check out Jimmy Buffets Margarittaville and have fun!!!!

    “Just remember, that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Unless its herpes. That **** will come back with you”

    Hahaha...yeah, trying not to get herpes. I'm pretty sure my fiance wouldn't like that too much either ;P
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    The last time we were there we went hiking at Red Rock Canyon (only 15 min from the strip) and it was awesome...by far my favorite Vegas experience.
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    As far as the strip, any Cirque show is great, as another poster mentioned, the Fantasy show at Luxor is fun but tasteful, and we love to go to Oshea's (dive casino), but be prepared, it's like a fraternity party in there. We had brunch at Bobby Flays place in Ceasars Palace and it was terrific and affordable (for Vegas). If you really want to blow your diet, go to Hash House a Go Go. Whoa!

    there is so much to do any where you look. You will have a blast!
  • dup32
    dup32 Posts: 68
    If you would like a old school Italian meal go to Batista's behind the flamingo hotel!
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    The geek in me misses the Star Trek Experience at the Hilton.... sigh warp core breeches and borg spheres
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  • michcruz
    michcruz Posts: 152 Member
    I think I am going to have to make arrangements for my next trip already. So much to see / do!! ahhhhh
  • CrueChix
    CrueChix Posts: 47
    Oh there's so much to see & do! A lot for free even! Hit the Forum shops in Caesar's Palace (downstairs) You have to ride the roller coaster on NY NY & While you're there leave your bra behind at Coyote Ugly, :) The water fountains at Belagio are a must - Remember to see them during the day & at night! Make sure to hit downtown Vegas, Fremont St! The slots are loose & the drinks are cheap & yet they have bands & plenty of live entertainment on the streets! Fremont St also has an Awesome steak or prime rib dinner at Binion's for CHEAP (i want to say like $7!) Nobody does shows like Vegas (and New York) so if you get the chance see a show. May I recommend ANY of the Cique Du Soleil shows. (Zumanity & Love were my favorites!)
    Don't worry - you will have plenty to do! Have fun & safe travels!!! ;-)

    Thanks everyone! This is amazing. We are watching the Zumanity show! I am totally excited for that. It'll be my first Cirque du Soleil show ever...haha. We've got a few things planned out.
    Zumanity is definitely the most raciest of all Cirque Shows. It's pretty awesome. If you know anyone, or can work your way into the Foundation Room at the Mandalay Bay it's spectacular. It's the club that is at the top of the Mandalay Bay that overlooks the strip. For gambling, stick with Fremont Street, better chance of winning. There is always live music, and the freaks come out at night and I have such fun just people watching! Where are you staying?
  • kriselayne1
    kriselayne1 Posts: 28 Member
    If your up for a small road trip, and provided you have enough time. Take a drive to LA. Its a nice break from Vegas. We did it in one day. Left Vegas in the middle of the night (3am) got to LA at 7am and spent the entire day in LA. Drove back that night. There's also some outlet malls on the way.

    Def pregame it, unless you want to spend excess $$ on drinks. We did that and then bought a few drinks out like at Pinks and some make shift bar outside of (dang! I can't remember which hotel that was!) too much drinking. But very fun! You'll enjoy it no matter what you do.

    Hoover Dam is great trip too. But watch for traffic. One way in and one way out!
  • stomachflu
    stomachflu Posts: 134 Member
    The Brew Pub at the Monte Carlo was really good.

    I want to do this: http://www.digthisvegas.com/

    When we have been to Vegas we usually get up fairly early (east coasters) then have brekkie at the buffett, then go to one end of the strip by taking the monorail and walk the entire strip, popping into the hotels to look around or do things and have a few drinkies along the way. Eating at the buffet means we don't usually have lunch, maybe a snack in the afternoon while hanging out at the pool.

    Zumanity is awsome!

    Enjoy your time!

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