We are going to las vegas do you have any pointers to give use?

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TINKERTOY ..... the 1 & only

The usual things you will want to see for FREE in Vegas are:

1. Number one on my list is to watch the fountains displays in from of the Bellagio hotel. It usually runs every 15 minutes in summers starting at 3:00 PM; runs continuously until about midnight. Each show is different (there are more than 20 different tunes choreographed) so stay and watch at least 2 or 3. ALSO, go inside the Bellagio hotel to its lobby and view the beautiful glass sculptured ceiling AND the seasonal floral arrangements in the Atrium.

2. The â€œSirens of TIâ€ show (spectacular) in from of the Treasure Island Hotel; it runs every 90 minutes starting at about 4:30 PM.

3. The volcano erupt in from of the Mirage Hotel; starting at dark until midnight.

4. Go down to Freemont Street and see the light show. There are usually 3 or 4 different shows, starting after dark (about 8:30PM) and lasting about 5 or 10 minutes each.

5. Go to the RIO hotel to see the Masquerade in the Sky show. It runs every 60 minutes starting about 3:00 PM; the last show starts at 9:30 PM..

6. Go to the MGM Grand hotel to see the Lion habitat.

7. Go to the Mirage hotel to see the white tigers that Siegfried and Roy used.

8. Go in Caesars Palace and walk through the Forum shops to the first fountain (its spectacular) then take the first fork to the left to go see the aquarium. Then continue on through the shops to the second fountain and wait for the show to start.

9. Go into the Flamingo hotel to see their animal habitat with flamingos and penguins.

10 The Excalibur hotel also has a free show starting at 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM.

11. If you are a Star Trek Fan, go to the Hilton (off the strip) for "Star Trek The Experience"; it cost about $25.

SHOWS:

If you want to see a production show, I recommend the show at Bally's, "Jubilee" (there is a "top covered" version for families at about 7:00PM) and the show at the MGM, "KA". These will cost about $90 to $100 each; that's the going rate for production shows in Vegas now. You can try for discounted show tickets at a booth in the building with the coke bottle, look for Coke World and the M&M factory. They are same day tickets; have never done this but see people doing it. If you are in Vegas as a couple, you will be stopped many times by folks in a number of hotels trying to offer free stuff in exchange for listening to time share presentations. They will get on your nerves. But if you don't mind sitting through a time share presentation you can get free show tickets or some cash. I also recommend Gladys Knightâ€™s show at the Flamingo and also the George Wallace comedy show at the Flamingo.

WHAT TO DO:

People go to Vegas to sightsee as well as gamble. You can see most of the stuff on the Strip by walking, so you don't need a rental car. There is a free monorail between Bellagio and the Monte Carlo Hotel and also another free one between Excalibur, Luxor, and Mandalay Bay. The one on the opposite side of the street you have to pay to ride. There is a free bus between Harrahs Hotel to the RIO Hotel that runs every half hour. There is also a free bus that you can get outside the Barbery Coast Casino that will take you to the Orleans and some other off strip casinos.

Plan which hotels/casinos you want to visit each day so you can make the most of your walking and the free monorails and scuttles. When you get there you will probably have in your hotel room a free guide to the city called either "What's ON" , â€œShowbizâ€or "Las Vegas Today". These are helpful guises as they have a map of the Strip and city with the hotels marked, plus useful coupons. Some coupons will give you a free souvenir from certain hotels; you just have to take the coupon to the hotel.

JOIN PLAYERS CLUBS: Do join ALL of the players clubs because they are your ticket to lower priced return trips. The hotels will email you, or send by regular mail, specials on room rates and shows. The players clubs are free; all they want to see is your driver's license. Some you can join online before you go.

SHOPPING: There's shopping at Fashion show mall right next to Treasure Island, or you can drive or take a taxi or the bus south of the Strip (just past the airport) to the outlet mall. For more shopping, drive south on I-15 to Primm, NV (at the Calif border ... about 45 miles) and there is a big outlet mall and some casinos.

DINING: The hotel coffee shops and buffets are now much more expensive than they were years ago. So, if you want to eat for less try one of the Denny's for meals (one in the Casino Royal hotel/casino and another across from the Monte Carlo hotel/casino). There are also McDonald and Burger King on the Stip near Harrahs. You can get breakfast and dinner buffets a few dollars less at the Imperial Palace hotel/casino and at the Gold Coast hotel/casino. Buffets cost less at the Circus Circus hotel/casino and in Freemont St hotel/casinos. Some hotels have food courts. There is a food court in the Monte Carlo hotel/casino, one in the NY, NY hotel/casino, and in the Palms Hotel (across the street from the RIO. There is an Outback Steak House in the Casino Royale Hotel and another across from the RIO. There is a Cheesecake Factory and a Planet Hollywood in Ceasers Forum shops. There is a Margerittaville in the Flamingo hotel. I recommend Tony Romaâ€™s, a ribs and chicken restaurant; one in the Stardust hotel/casino, one on Freemont St and another on Sahara Ave near Paradise Rd.

MOVIES: There are movie theaters in the Palms (multiplex) and also another on the Strip across the street from the Monte Carlo hotel, near the MGM hotel.

BOWLING: If you like to bowl, there are alley's in The Gold Coast Hotel/Casino (beside the RIO) and in the Orleans Hotel Casino. .

ACT LIKE A KID: If you like roller coasters, there are roller coaster rides at the NY, NY hotel/casino, at the Sahara Hotel/Casino, and rides for those with a strong heart at the top of the Stratosphere Casino/hotel. The Circus Circus Hotel/casino has arcades and an indoor amusement park. There is a place called Game Works below the Coke World experience that has all type video games

OTHER THINGS:

RED ROCK CANYON: Its about 20 miles West of Las Vegas out Charleston Blvd (you can pick up that street at the north end of the Strip) Its a scenic drive-through park. Go early, not in the heat of the day; there's no shade.

HOOVER DAM: Drive about 30 miles southeast of Vegas and go to Hoover Dam; the National Park Service offers tours there (@ $15.) and its interesting stuff. Go on past Hoover dam to Boulder City and then to Lake Meade for a swim and/or to visit the new casino there. Also, there are tour companies that will take you on a cruise of the river below Hoover Dam. Check the web sites below.

VALLEY OF FIRE STATE PARK: Drive about 35 miles north of Vegas on I-15 and go to Valley of Fire State Park, another scenic park area.

ZION NATION PARK: Itâ€™s a long drive (about 2-3 hours), but you can drive North on I-15 to Zion National Park and back in one day.

DEATH VALLEY: If you like to visit National Parks, drive about an hour and a half south of Vegas on I-15 and take RT-127 to Death Valley National Park (total drive may be 3 hrs each way).

GRAND CANYON: The drive to the Grand Canyon is 5 long hard hours on mostly two lane roads with trucks and campers (only a short way on I-40). You can drive there and back in one day if you leave early morning, like 6:00-7:00 AM. That will put you there about noon and you will have 4 or 5 hrs before starting back and getting back to Vegas about 11:00PM. I recommend staying overnight at the Canyon (there are plenty of motels near there, like Best Western, Ramada, Quality inns) and drive back the next day.

notadummyrat

The Flamingo has a new roullette game that is a blast. It combines a video screen with a dealer. Loads of fun!

Keep your kids off the street at night. The place is swarming with hookers.

Always tell every dealer you meet for the first time that this is your first night and your first time in Vegas. They will make sure you have a good time.

When you gamble put the amount of money you want to spend in one pocket and when you win put the winning in another pocket. When the first pocket is empty stop gambling for the night.

darthbouncy

Go to the Rosewood Grill and have the baked king crab legs. Expensive, but oh so worth it!!!!!!!!!

pinkpicklebox

1.get a bus pass its $5 for a 24hr pass you can get on and off as much as you like they run 24hrs a day, or bring really comfy shoes.
2.go to Fremont st at night its a great place to spend 3 or 4 hrs. lots of things to do and the light show is unbelievable.
3.don't do any of the condo tours your on vacation don't be cheap buy the tickets yourself.
4.the best shopping is at the Aladdin
5. HAVE FUN

ragtrey

Leave your kids at home. Enjoy!

Penguin Gal

Bring lots of $$$$$

ceaskew25

try and avoid gill and the gang

bubbles

I went to las vegas in May for a wedding. WE flew from Dublin To LA then connected to Vegas with Southwest. They lost my luggage on the way over. I was bridesmaid for my friends wedding and I didnt even have a pair of clean pants. I had to buy clothes over and am still waiting for compensation from southwest, my advice stay at home its a dive full of weird fat people who dont work and probably never will. Go somewhere else try Cyprus

miss-snoopy

nice hotel!!!! Take a fanny pack, no purses. The dry heat may affect you so bring moisturizer for skin, lip gloss, sunglasses and drink plenty of water. Wear comfortable shoes,no sandals or heels. Don't take a taxi unless you want to spend your money on transportation. Take a trolley,shuttle or walk when going up and down the strip. If you plan to do some site seeing outside of LV then rent a small car that gets good gas mileage. Try some buffets and ask the locals where the best ones are(ask outside of the hotels) so you don't get a biased opinion. Hope this is helpful! Have a great time!!!!! Oh, Don't take more money than you can afford to lose.Play for fun not to win!!!!!!!

Kelli550

wear comfortable shoes if you plan on waliking the strip. It's a long walk, but well worth it. Also, find out where the free monirails are. That way, if you're going somewhere specific, you don't have to walk the whole way or spend money on a cab or bus.

TRAVIS B

Only bring as much money as you want to sepnd. Leave all credit card and bank cards at home.

Sean F

It's the last place on Earth I would want to go to, and I frankly do not understand people who go there to be robbed by the Mafia.

Away With The Fairies

Ooh, you lucky, lucky things! I'm very envious. Open your mind, let your hair down, enjoy the sights (there are some weird and wonderful beings there!) and have FUN, FUN, FUN!!

Nikki

Walk the strip and see all the sites! Its exciting so take lots of pics! Oh and don't lose all your money gambling!

srracvuee

Mirage is one of the best, right on the strip, Vegas is always my favourite, you can enjoy the many things to do there. Have a good time, and as said good advice. dont get carried away at the tables

tipsymazuk

My husband and I were married in Las Vegas last year and it was absolutely fantastic. We are returning in August and really cannot wait.

It is FUN with a capital F. As it parties on practically 24 hours a day you can relax by the pool during the morning (take good sun screen as it is intensely hot) wander through the themed hotels in the afternoon and take in a show in the evening. All the hotels have free live entertainment in the bars (although you do have to purchase a drink).

You will marvel at the sights and sounds around you and in particular look from the window as the plane comes in; seeing Las Vegas rising up from the desert is quite surreal.

And do try and get out to the Grand Canyon, Mount Charleston and other surrounding areas. Driving in the States is easy and gives you so much more freedom.

I adore the place, well, I love the USA generally but for this city,

Viva Las Vegas!!!!

Yoruba

Take lots of money, but don't be fooled by your first winnings at the casino. Go see the showgirls show.

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