Things you have to see and do in Vegas

[kellyahern]

I think there's a coaster at The Sahara too

 

[nbcrusader]

The Paris has a nice restaraunt with outdoor seating - directly across from the Bellagio fountains.

Visiting different casinos will give you a flavor of the different target audiences.

Have a drink at the Ghost Bar (atop the Palms - I've stayed there a dozen times, but never made it to the top).

Cruise the Hard Rock - it is more of a bar than a casino. The crown is much younger and a tatoo seems to be a general requirement.

The Forum Shops make a nice walk through - but it is all high end merchandice and most of it can be found elsewhere (nothing really unique).

The Wynn is interesting from a design standpoint (he spent $$$$$) building this one. Again, worth a brief visit to get the flavor, but nothing "must see".

If you are headed out to the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam might be another quick side trip. It can be done in half a day.

BLS, where are you staying?

 

[Doozer61]

Well damn. Smooch him for me and then I can do it in person some other time that weekend.

when do i get mine???

 

[martha]

when do i get mine???

I'll be at the Hard Rock Thursday night.

 

[martha]

Also, kids, the Four Queens downtown was featured in the vid for Still Haven't Found.

 

[Doozer61]

I'll be at the Hard Rock Thursday night.

i won't get there until friday

 

[bonosloveslave]

Thanks for the advice everyone -

We'll be at the Tropicana on Thurs and Fri night, then moving over to NYNYfor Sat thru Tues night, leave Wed and get to spend almost all of my birthday on a plane

 

[Carek1230]

Well a pre HAPPY BIRTHDAY GREETING for you then! Do something exciting while in Vegas to celebrate your birthday!

 

[skjuls]

Ok, if you dont' want to gamble and you want to see some cool stuff

1) Atomic Testing Museum
atomictestingmuseum.org

2) Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Botanical Cactus Garden (it's fun)

3) Mount Charleston (45 mins NW of the Strip) hiking, snow on the mountains, the drive up is awesome, Joshua Trees and then the trees change to pine...

4) Neon Museum

5) Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area redrockcanyonlv.org

6) Valley of Fire State Park

 

[Carek1230]

Thanks!

 

[martha]

get to spend almost all of my birthday on a plane

Think of it this way: You'll be on a plane on a U2 junket. Could be worse!

 

[martha]

i won't get there until friday

I'll be waiting.

 

[Doozer61]

 

[Carek1230]

I was reading today about renting ATVs at the Valley of Fire park or at one of the canyons.....or to go to the dam or Lake Meade and do a boat ride tour thingie.....



But looking at this makes me kinda sea sick

 

[beegee]

haha, oh man, me too.

but the lakes here are never that rough, i promise you that. if they were, i'd never be able to get my canoe out there. i mean, look at that little guy, he's actually catching air.

 

[Doozer61]

i think i might go to the library

 

[beegee]

i think i might go to the library

seriously, though, for those who have a long weekend and need a crack fix and don't have laptops or whatever, the library always has free internet access.

 

[Carek1230]

THANKS! I am wondering how dead the crack might be from all the folks who are talking about being in Vegas that weekend!


I am also considering doing an ATV rental at Valley of Fire....any tips, comments, suggestions from anyone who has done this?

 

[beegee]

(L-R) Sicy, BAW, and me at the last las vegas gathering

 

[Carek1230]

(L-R) Sicy, BAW, and me at the last las vegas gathering

Looks like you were having way too much fun!

 

[martha]

They were.

 

[bonosloveslave]

Rented a standard size car through Priceline for $120 (taxes and all) for the 6 days we'll be there - not too bad compared to the big rental sites

And I think I will definitely be looking for a library to get a (blue)crack fix

 

[Carek1230]

That's a good deal for the rental car, hope it is unlimited miles. I'm thinking about taking a drive Sunday to one of the canyons, Zion, Lake Mead....to get out of the "city of blinding lights" for a bit of a change of scenery, hoping the weather cooperates.

 

[beegee]

lived here five years and went to shark reef for the first time today

i touched a shark

 

[Carek1230]

Ewe what did it feel like?

 

[Doozer61]

feels like sandpaper

 

[Carek1230]

 

[Doozer61]

tastes like......CHICKEN!!

 

[BAW]

(L-R) Sicy, BAW, and me at the last las vegas gathering

 

[kellyahern]

lived here five years and went to shark reef for the first time today

i touched a shark

Is it worth the admission price, shark reef?