What is there to do in Las Vegas besides gamble and expensive shows?

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Jay G

absolutly nothing...

Rhonda

The food is incredible an so inexpensive! Most of the hotels have a swimming pool, and the shows at the hotel are less expensive and very fun! Walking down the strip at night is an incredible sight, with all the light shows, and people. It is a lot of fun! There are lots of ways to enjoy yourself in LV. Enjoy.

Trigger

If I were you, I would go out to Lake Mead and rent yourself a house boat, get yourself some groeries and camp out on the lake somewhere. You can have a good time, still be on your budget, and stay somewhere fun and safe. Have fun!!!!!!!!!

flamingo_sandy

Sandy’s Vegas Guide

Things to remember:
1.Drinks are free when you’re gambling. Sitting at a bar and playing a few dollars in a poker machine will get you a free drink. Sitting at a machine in the casino will get you the same. Tipping the waitress or bartender a dollar or two will keep her coming back. If you walk up to the bar and order drinks, you’re going to pay lots more, even for soda or bottled water.
2.Player’s Cards: Before you begin gambling, get a player’s card. Most places offer sign up deals (a coffee cup, a free meal, assorted coupons). If you get a card where you’re staying and you use it while you’re gambling, you can “save” the points and use then toward your room when you check out. Some casinos will combine accounts for married couples, some don’t. I always get a card in my name and ask for a second card. I play with one and my husband plays with the other. That way all the points are going to one card, and accumulate faster. Plus … you’ll get offers in the mail for your next trip!
3.Beware of time-share people! As you walk through the hotels and along the strip, you’ll be approached by people who want to give you free show tickets, free tours, free meals, etc. These are time-share sales people. They promise freebies in exchange for an hour of your time. I warn everyone about this but some people just don’t listen. A friend of mine decided an hour of her time was worth giving up in exchange for a show. So her and her husband accepted, were put on a bus and taken to a “presentation” and weren’t bought back for SIX hours. Their only escape would have been to take a cab back to the strip but that would have been expensive and they wouldn’t have gotten their “free” show tickets. The best way to get these people to lose interest in you and move on to the next person is to say, “Thanks, but we’re leaving tonight.”
4.Free Pulls: Some of the casinos offer “free pulls” on a special slot machine as you walk in the door. There are usually no strings attached, you pull the lever and win something. Usually it’s a key ring or a hat; sometimes it’s a free buffet. Sometimes it’s a coupon for a “fun book” (a book of coupons for that casino). To get the fun book, you can be sure you’re going to have to walk to a far, far corner in the casino. They want to get you WAY inside.
5.$40 for $20: Some casinos offer $40 in slot play for $20. What they don’t tell you is that it’s on a bank of “special” machines, and you can’t cash out for cash. Instead, you play the $40 and then choose a prize based on the credits. So before you hand over your $20, take a look at the prizes being offered. If there’s something in there that’s worth paying $20 for – have fun. If not, keep walking.
6.Valet: If you’re going to be renting a car while you’re there, valet parking is the way to go. For a $2 tip, you can park at a hotel or casino and visit the nearby hotels and casinos.
7.Bus: If you use the busses that run up and down the strip, put your wallet in your front pocket. Vegas is the favorite vacation spot for pick-pocketers, too.
8.Cabs: Cabs are more expensive than a bus, but faster and less waiting. Almost all hotels have a cab line outside one of their doors, a line of cabs waiting for the next fare. A hotel employee will whistle for the next cab in line when you ask for a cab.

Things to see (and most are FREE!):
1.The Freemont Street Experience: Every night there is a light and music show that stretches for blocks. It’s an amazing thing to see … and it’s FREE. Freemont Street is in downtown Vegas, you’ll need to take a cab if you don’t have a car. The street is blocked off from traffic and you can stand in the street and look up and watch the show. (Another place to keep a close check on your wallet.) There’s a different show every 30 minutes, beginning at 8:00 or 8:30 PM. Show times and pictures can be seen at: http://www.vegasexperience.com/ Be sure to check out the video! Freemont Street also has performers and kiosks all along it. Lots to see and worth a trip. Downtown used to be nasty and scary, but they’ve cleaned it up and it’s clean and safe now. Just don’t wander too far off Freemont on any of the side streets. You probably wouldn’t want to anyway, most of the action is right on Freemont.
2.The Fountains at Bellagio: Don’t miss this! It’s a 900-foot long row of fountains that “dance” to music. The songs change, and it’s awesome to see. More info at: http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/bellagiofountains.html While you’re there, go inside and check out the conservatory. Very impressive!
3.Caesars Forum Shops: If you feel like strolling through Rome, check out the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. This is also where the talking statues live. More info on the shops and a link to info on the talking statues at: http://www.vegas.com/shopping/forumshops.html
4.The Canal at the Venetian: This is pretty amazing and a MUST see. You feel like you’re in Italy as you stroll along the canal and visit the shops. You can even take a gondola ride. Check out the Canal Shoppes at: http://www.venetian.com/shoppe/index.cfm and get information on the gondolas at: http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/gondola.html?f=m0at&t=stripat
5.The Volcano, The Tigers and The Aquarium at The Mirage: If you go up the moving walkway and through the front door at the Mirage, you’ll see the white tiger. Pretty cool to see. Head through the foliage to the front lobby and check out the wall behind the check-in desk. It’s a HUGE salt-water aquarium. In front of the hotel there is a huge waterfall that turns into an erupting volcano (loud, bright, and hot!) at night. A trip to Vegas without seeing the volcano erupt just wouldn’t be a trip to Vegas. http://www.themirage.com/
6.The Wildlife Habitat at The Flamingo: An outdoor habitat located within the Flamingo. You can see the live flamingos (still haven’t figured out how to kidnap one) plus lots of other birds, fish, and turtles. http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/wildlifehabitat.html
7.Masquerade Village at The Rio: Masquerade Village is inside the casino at the Mirage. There is a parade in the sky with music and dancing and lights that’s pretty cool to see. This is located off the strip, too far to walk, but there is a free shuttle that goes from Harrah’s to Rio and back. More info and a video at: http://www.harrahs.com/our_casinos/rlv/entertainment/entertainment_detail_07.html
8.The Eiffel Tower at Paris: You can take a trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower. http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/eiffeltower.html?f=m0at&t=stripat

Other Info:
You can find a map of the strip and downtown Las Vegas here: http://www.vegas.com/map.html

You can find a show guide here: http://www.vegas.com/shows/index1.html?key=show01 This site has a search engine that allows you to enter the dates you’ll be in town.

More GOOD Las Vegas info:
http://www.visitlasvegas.com

bobbie e

Visit the property of Hotels. They have nice themes w/ rides. See the Pyramid, Venician, and Statue of Liberty (N.Y.).

Papa

You can do just about anything as if you were in your home town. The restaurants, shopping, golf, bowling, etc.are all great. Some of the larger hotels have facilities in the hotel so you don't have to leave it, i.e. the shark exhibit @Mandalay Hotel. Tour nearby Lake mead.
There are even helicopter tours. Just do your homework before you arrive.
http://www.lakemeadcruises.com/index.html
http://www.mandalaybay.com/entertainment/
http://www.helicoptour.com/sundance/Tours.htm
http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/

psprotogo

Hoover Dam
Liberace museum
Walk Through old Vegas and see classic old neon Signs
Paint Ball games
Bellaggio Water Show/Treasure Island pirate ship action/Cesar's Palace live theater see roman costumes etc.
Walk Through arcade of Venetian see changing ceiling architecture
Shop for least expensive hotel pool day rate fun seeing
different people poolside bathing suits and visual fun

Olive Green Eyes

Hike! Everytime I go to Vegas, I make a trip out to Valley of the Fire, Red Rock or Lake Mead. Vegas is a great area for nature! Beautiful desert scenery, fresh air, wildlife. I miss it so much!

ben

there is so much to see in las vegas it will take you a week.free shows are all around.the sirens of TI is great.the fountains at the bellagio is a sight to behold.the volcano at the mirage erupts every 15 min..every hotel is a sight seeing adventure in itself.comedy clubs are cheap and just as much fun as the big shows.many of the hotels have comedy clubs.i have been to the ones at harrah's and tropicana both are good.have a good time.i wish i was going.i forgot the fremont street experience.it is incredible.

diesel_pusher2

Not a drinker nor gambler myself but have been to Vegas 3 times. Each for a different reason.

Firstly, in downtown, many of the major hotels have free nightly shows outside that you see from the street. Also, just touring the lobbies of these hotels takes several hours each and is eye candy. Some hotels have rides (NY-NY, etc.)

Nearby, there's excellent hiking in and around Boulder City (visit the Coffee Cup for breakfast), Mt. Charleston and Red Rock Canyon--to name a few. I hiked the mountains around L.V. 5 days in a row, never the same place twice. There's activities on Lake Mead. Also in December (don't know which week), there's Desert Dash (multi-sport adventure racing).

If it's food you love, there's lots of mediocre to decent low price food. Also, there's fine dining to be had too.

There's lots of shows from things like female mud wrestling to others like Cirque De Solei/Zumaniti (I know it's spelled wrong--if they're still there)

If you love getting stuff cheap, take lots of cash for the pawn shops. You may or may not be surprised at what people part with so they can keep gambling. You may find a few good deals.

zippythejessi

Eat your face off! The Sunday Brunch buffett at Mandalay Bay is GREAT. America cafe in NYNY makes AWESOME breakfast! They say the buffet at Bally's and Mirage are fantastic too. For Mexican food, I recommend the Pink Taco at the Hard Rock Hotel.
If you can think of it, cuisine-wise, it can be done! =)

BTW - people watching is the BEST free entertainment! I can kill a couple of hours easily doing that. (You'll see some major fashion disasters, among other issues!)

eightpack@sbcglobal.net

The Jaguar, put a roll of money in your left hand, a cigar in your right, buy $3.00 beers and you will be attacked.

TAO nightclub, Thursday is INDUSTRY night at a lot of places, that means no cover etc.

Go to RUM JUNGLE before cover 11PM and people watch.
The Buffet for Breakfast at the Palms is cheap and excellent.
The locals are friendly, I would go on a dating webpage for sure.
If that applies, if not, look at or shop at some of the Pre-Construction Condos. Tour Summerlin, Check out THE FORUM SHOPs. Freemont Street Arcade.

Drive 20 mins to Lake Las Vegas.

Purple girl

Oj, you can sightsee and his the free and/or cheap food. But there's a lot of other things to do:
hiking http://www.birdandhike.com/Hike/LAME/Goldstrike/Goldstrike.htm
http://www.birdandhike.com/Hike/DNWR/Hidden_Forest/Hidden.htm
Helicopter flights http://www.lasvegaselitetours.com/KingAdventureTour_text.html
Hoover Dam Glider Flights http://www.looktours.com/sailplane.html
ATV Tours http://www.looktours.com/atv.html
Lake Mead and Hoover Dam (tour info) http://www.looktours.com/lake-mead-cruise.html
Ghost Town and Gold Mine Tours http://www.looktours.com/goldmine.html
Colorado River Rafting from Hoover Dam http://www.looktours.com/water.html
Have fun! I don't drink or gamble either. With the money you save not doing that you can have yourself a great time!

Button Face

I do not drink or gamble either, and I am not a big eater as well
I love to go to Las Vegas and just walk around and look at everything..there is alot to see for free
i spend very little other than I do prefer the nicer hotels, so i will spend $$$ there
just walk around..go see the moving statues in Ceasars Palace..go see the light show at night in the older part of town..you will have so much fun just looking around and being free to do what you like..

Wizzard2

YOu cannt get to your room with walking thru the Casino- What you can do is mostly walk around at look.

The Mao Edge

Hours of wanton drug abuse and unprotected sex with a whore.

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