| Heading to Las vegas next week 14:11 - Jul 20 with 1567 views | MJallday |
work thingy.
Any suggestions for things to do?
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| Heading to Las vegas next week on 14:20 - Jul 20 with 1529 views | We8Norwich |
Apart from all the obvious stuff, Freemont Street is good fun |  | | |
| Heading to Las vegas next week on 14:37 - Jul 20 with 1463 views | GlasgowBlue |
I did two nights in Vegas last year a part of my road trip. TBH it was my least favourite place. No breeze at all so you are forever going into a casino just for the air con. I'm not a gambler so once I'd had a few goes on the slots and the tables it became a little boring.
Some nice hotels though. We stayed in the Fontainebleau which over looks the Sphere. It was the newest hotel in Vegas at the time. Great hotel with a pools, bars, casino etc. Also recommend dinner dinner in the Bellagio Hotel which is right next to the fountains. Unfortunately when we went there were no big acts worth seeing live but we were just unlucky. A week later they had some very good shows on.
Definitely visit Fremont Street, which is the original Vegas strip. It's very "down to earth", live music, shows, bar etc and they have a Zipline from one end to the other which is worth doing. A few junkies wandering around but they won't bother you if you don't bother them.
A lot of people visit the Grand Canyon from Vegas but we'd already had two days there.
I'm glad I went, and it was an experience.
edit. Just seen someone else recommend Fremont Steet. [Post edited 20 Jul 15:11]
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| Heading to Las vegas next week on 14:40 - Jul 20 with 1441 views | reusersfreekicks |
Leave asap |  | | |
| Heading to Las vegas next week on 14:43 - Jul 20 with 1433 views | itfckenty |
there's so much to do! you will not be bored in the slightest.
depends on what you like really, but the Sphere is incredible. |  | | |
| Heading to Las vegas next week on 15:09 - Jul 20 with 1365 views | Fixed_It |
| Heading to Las vegas next week on 14:37 - Jul 20 by GlasgowBlue |
I did two nights in Vegas last year a part of my road trip. TBH it was my least favourite place. No breeze at all so you are forever going into a casino just for the air con. I'm not a gambler so once I'd had a few goes on the slots and the tables it became a little boring.
Some nice hotels though. We stayed in the Fontainebleau which over looks the Sphere. It was the newest hotel in Vegas at the time. Great hotel with a pools, bars, casino etc. Also recommend dinner dinner in the Bellagio Hotel which is right next to the fountains. Unfortunately when we went there were no big acts worth seeing live but we were just unlucky. A week later they had some very good shows on.
Definitely visit Fremont Street, which is the original Vegas strip. It's very "down to earth", live music, shows, bar etc and they have a Zipline from one end to the other which is worth doing. A few junkies wandering around but they won't bother you if you don't bother them.
A lot of people visit the Grand Canyon from Vegas but we'd already had two days there.
I'm glad I went, and it was an experience.
edit. Just seen someone else recommend Fremont Steet. [Post edited 20 Jul 15:11]
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Pretty much agree. Glad I went for the experience, but won't be in any rush to go back. |  |
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| Heading to Las vegas next week on 15:16 - Jul 20 with 1328 views | boysof1981 |
Couple of days at most is enough. Weather is terrible as someone has already had said and very little to recommend that hasn’t been mentioned. Wouldn’t go again if I was paid. |  | | |
| Heading to Las vegas next week on 15:16 - Jul 20 with 1322 views | cookra |
H O O K E R S
Stay clear of them |  |
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| Heading to Las vegas next week on 15:17 - Jul 20 with 1320 views | mparkyn |
The Hoover Dam is not too far away and also check out the National Atomic Testing Museum https://www.atomicmuseum.vegas |  |
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| Heading to Las vegas next week on 15:19 - Jul 20 with 1308 views | Illinoisblue |
Rent a car and drive to Red Rock Canyon. It’s a nice drive and plenty of spots to get out for a walk or hike if you’re feeling adventurous. |  |
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| Heading to Las vegas next week on 15:46 - Jul 20 with 1201 views | nodge_blue |
Its a strange place. Walk and see the other massive hotels. They are all enormous. When i went the food was very cheap and plentiful. Go see a show. Drink beer. |  |
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| Heading to Las vegas next week on 15:47 - Jul 20 with 1192 views | GlasgowBlue |
Did you have a bad experience there? | |
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| Heading to Las vegas next week on 15:52 - Jul 20 with 1170 views | gainsboroughblue |
Grand Canyon, catch a show somewhere, fill up on the free bread at the restaurants and just have a starter, walk up and down the strip, day by a pool.
It's somewhere I've done once but probably not again. Good to tick off but I had kind of got tired of it after a week. |  |
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| Heading to Las vegas next week on 16:04 - Jul 20 with 1101 views | BiGDonnie |
Don't listen to this guy. |  |
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| Heading to Las vegas next week on 16:04 - Jul 20 with 1102 views | positivity |
| Heading to Las vegas next week on 15:52 - Jul 20 by gainsboroughblue |
Grand Canyon, catch a show somewhere, fill up on the free bread at the restaurants and just have a starter, walk up and down the strip, day by a pool.
It's somewhere I've done once but probably not again. Good to tick off but I had kind of got tired of it after a week. |
could've just left it at the first 2 words for me! | |
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| Heading to Las vegas next week on 16:17 - Jul 20 with 1064 views | reusersfreekicks |
| Heading to Las vegas next week on 15:47 - Jul 20 by GlasgowBlue |
Did you have a bad experience there? |
No - slightly tongue in cheek answer
But would never dream of going
So many other parts of North America that are preferable (for me) [Post edited 20 Jul 16:17]
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| Heading to Las vegas next week on 16:20 - Jul 20 with 1041 views | DarkBrandon |
| Heading to Las vegas next week on 16:04 - Jul 20 by positivity |
could've just left it at the first 2 words for me! |
Death Valley too. Well worth a trip.
At the South end - past the Mandalay Bay and near the “welcome to Las Vegas sign” is the Pinball Hall Of Fame, with dozens of machines going back decades. It is a non-profit, and is a cheap way to pass a couple of hours if you like that kind of thing.
I’d give Fremont Street a miss. It takes the best of Vegas and dilutes it with Great Yarmouth.
You get a good view at the top of the Eiffel Tower. I assume also at the top of the wheel .. but I’ve not done that. |  | | |
| Heading to Las vegas next week on 16:24 - Jul 20 with 1026 views | MJallday |
| Heading to Las vegas next week on 16:20 - Jul 20 by DarkBrandon |
Death Valley too. Well worth a trip.
At the South end - past the Mandalay Bay and near the “welcome to Las Vegas sign” is the Pinball Hall Of Fame, with dozens of machines going back decades. It is a non-profit, and is a cheap way to pass a couple of hours if you like that kind of thing.
I’d give Fremont Street a miss. It takes the best of Vegas and dilutes it with Great Yarmouth.
You get a good view at the top of the Eiffel Tower. I assume also at the top of the wheel .. but I’ve not done that. |
funilly enough im going to mandalay bay for the work thingy. i shall be staying a few doors up at the luxor though
on my list is the bellagio/ceasers. the las vegas sign, ive also got a day trip booked to los angeles which should cover death valley , im toying with doing grand canyon. i did think about area 51 but that just seems like its desert and nothingness.
lots of people saying about fremont street - ill take a look at it
thank you everyone | |
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| Heading to Las vegas next week on 16:37 - Jul 20 with 1001 views | DarkBrandon |
| Heading to Las vegas next week on 16:24 - Jul 20 by MJallday |
funilly enough im going to mandalay bay for the work thingy. i shall be staying a few doors up at the luxor though
on my list is the bellagio/ceasers. the las vegas sign, ive also got a day trip booked to los angeles which should cover death valley , im toying with doing grand canyon. i did think about area 51 but that just seems like its desert and nothingness.
lots of people saying about fremont street - ill take a look at it
thank you everyone |
The Luxor is one door up, but about a 20 minute walk! These are big places.
Have fun! | | | |
| Heading to Las vegas next week on 16:39 - Jul 20 with 994 views | DarkBrandon |
| Heading to Las vegas next week on 16:37 - Jul 20 by DarkBrandon |
The Luxor is one door up, but about a 20 minute walk! These are big places.
Have fun! |
Just remembered I’m in Vegas too next week! Probably be in the Bellagio poker room. I’ll listen out for any tractor boy related banter | | | |
| Heading to Las vegas next week on 16:54 - Jul 20 with 964 views | _CliveBaker_ |
Disneyland for adults innit.
Agree with the theme of the replies, it probably is worth seeing once as its all a bit ridiculous really. I can't get my head around people who go regularly for a 2 week holiday or whatever, that's not for me at all. Its glitzy, massive, blingy, and full on, in the middle of the desert. Like a lot of things in America everything's on steroids, and Vegas strikes a weird blend of quite nice in parts (can get good food, good shows, nice hotels) yet nauseatingly naff. The Venetian's a good example, in some respects its a nice hotel, but its also got a bloke navigating a gondola around what is only a 30 year old building. It is all a bit Disneyland.
Fremont street is worth a look, the OG casino the Golden Nugget is down there. Be careful though and don't step away from the touristy areas, because the lesser parts of Vegas, like many cities in US are no joke, with high levels of depravation and not at all safe in certain parts. |  | | |
| Heading to Las vegas next week on 17:46 - Jul 20 with 885 views | ITFCson |
So much to do and see. Of the shows I’ve seen Absinthe was my favorite.
Like others have said Freemont street Bellagio fountains. Experience a buffet or two - the more you pay the better it’ll be.
If you like to gamble then try the craps table and throw the dice.
Head to the premium outlets north (outside) or south (inside) for very cheap designer gear.
There is a great Go kart track if that’s your thing. You can also drive lambo’s and other super cars around a track or just sit inside for free for pics.
Top golf at MGM if your into golf.
The list is endless really. Be prepared to spend a fortune if you want to drink at the pools - but again you can still get good deals if you know where to go.
I’m off in 2 weeks time - but the first time taking young children - I’m dreading it 😆😆 | | | |
| Heading to Las vegas next week on 19:07 - Jul 20 with 798 views | FelixBlue4 |
If you are looking to kill an hour Kartzilla is a laugh, it’s a big shopping kart that goes along the strip playing music. Can be booked online the customers take turns picking the tunes.
If it’s within budget take a late afternoon helicopter flight to the Canyon and on return it will be dark so you will see the strip all lit up.
Peppermill does some good food at a low price but be warned the portions are big.
If you get the chance they have some good acts and most of the venues are quite small but check the seating map online first.
Easy to get around on the Deuce bus which will take you to Fremont Street, it can be fun down there but be warned it gets a little crazy some strange people around.
If your phone has ESIM capabilities I would recommend getting one Roamic do a cheap one and easy to set up get for getting Uber etc.
Be aware people will want to take pictures with you and they expect tips also watch out for people handing out free stuff (it ain’t free)
Anything else feel free to ask. | | | |
| Heading to Las vegas next week on 19:09 - Jul 20 with 796 views | SE1blue |
If you want to step away from the gambling and see a show, I can highly recommend Zombie Burlesque. It's very funny and extremely clever.
One of the best shows in Vegas.
Here's a link: https://zombieburlesque.com |  |
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| Heading to Las vegas next week on 19:12 - Jul 20 with 786 views | SE1blue |
Oh and forgot...hit a Fat Tuesday and get yourself a yard long cocktail to sip as you wander up the strip. These are a great way to cool off and have a drink.
https://fattuesday.com | |
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