what are the must do things for first time visitors to Las Vegas?

Answer 1

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

1. The volcano erupt in from of the Mirage Hotel

2. The show (spectacular) in from of the Treasure Island Hotel

3. Number one on my list is to watch the fountain displays in from of the Bellagio hotel, usually runs every 15 minutes on summer nights; runs continuously until about midnight. Each show is different so stay and watch at least 2 or 3

4. Go down to Freemont street and see the light show. There are usually 2 or 3 different shows, starting after dark and lasting about 5 or 10 minutes each.

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

6. Go to the Mirage hotel to see the white tigers that Sigfred and Roy used.

7. Go to the RIO hotel to see the Mascarade in the Sky show. It runs every 90 minutes starting about 3:00 PM.

8. Go in Ceasars' Palace and walk through the forum shops to the first fountain (its spectacular) the take the first fork to the left to go see the aquarium.

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

10 The Excalibut hotel also has a free light show at night outside.

If you like thrill rides, there are roller coaster rides at the NY,NY hotel, at the Sahara Hotel/Casino, and rides for those with a strong heart at the top of the Stratesphere Casino/hotel.

There is a movie theater in the Palms (multiplex) and also another on the strip across the street from The Monte Carlo, near the MGM. There is a place called Game Works below the Coke experience that has all type video games.

Then there's shopping at Fashon show mall right next to Treasure Island or you can drive about 45 miles south on I-15 to Primm, NV (at the Calif border) and there's a BIG outlet mall and some casinos.

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

I recommend the shows at Bally's, "Jubilee" (there is a "top covered" version for families at about 7:00PM) and at the MGM, "KA". These will run about $90 to $100 each; that's the going rate for production shows there now. You can try for discounted show tickets at a booth in the building with the coke bottle, for Coke World and the M&M factory. They are same day tickets; have never done this but see people doing it. You will probably 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 throug a time share you can get free show tickets or some cash.

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

Go to the Statisphere Hotel at the North end of the Strip and got to the top of the tower (its about $10 admission) to get a great view of Vegas. If you would like a nice romatic dinner (reservation required) reserve dinner there and during your meal the restaurant will rotate 360 degrees.

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 Bellagios and the Monte Carlo Hotel and also another free one between Excalibur and Mandalay Bay. The one on the opposite side of the street you have to pay to ride. There is a free bus between Harrah 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 schuttles. When you get there you will probably have in your hotel room a free guide to the city called either "What's ON" or "Las Vegas Today". These are helpful guises as they have a map of the city with the hotels marked, plus useful coupons. Some coupons will give you a free souviner from certain hotels; you just have to take the coupon to the hotel.

Do join all of the players clubs because they are your ticket to lower priced return trips. They will email you or regular mail you specials. The players clubs are free; all they want to see is your driver's license.

If you want to some other things:

Go to 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.

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

Its a long drive (about 2 hours), but you can drive up I-15 to Zion National Park and back in one day.

The drive to the Grand Canyon is 5 hard hours on mostly 2 lane road with trucks and campers (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 egtting 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.

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).

The hotel buffets are now pretty expensive so if you want to order and eat less try one of the Denny's (one near the Casino Royal The other across from the Monte Carlo) for meals. There are also McDonalds and Burger King (in O'Sheas) on the Stip near Harrahs. You can get breakfast and dinner buffets a few dollars less at the Imperial Palace and at the Gold Coast. There is a food court in the Monte Carlo, in NY, NY, and in the Palms Hotel (across the street from the RIO.

Answer 2

The first thing to do is pre-book your trip. Savings are tremendous and if you prepay your expenses you don't need to worry about using FUN money for the fun.

Next thing I would say is to budget your money by the days you will be there. Gambling is an expense, so don't count on winning money to continue the enjoyment of Las Vegas. If you win, tuck it away. You can always go big and blow it all on the last day, but remember it might be nice to keep a few bucks for the travel back home.

If you plan on losing the winnings are a plus and the losing won't hurt so bad. There is a lot of stuff to do,so have fun.

Answer 3

Visit some sites that are just a short ride outside of Las Vegas, like Hoover Dam or Lake Mead. Las Vegas is also just a few hours away from the Grand Canyon.

Answer 4

There is SO MUCH to do. If ur 21 go get a acoholic drink and walk on the strip. Yep it's legal..went I went the first time my mouth hit the floor when I saw ppl with drinks out in the open and cops didn't even stop them. Makes u feel rebellious. For a LV concert definetly hit the Blue Man Group at the Venecian. And the Fremont Street Experience is so much fun!!! Just take ur time and if u go during the summer make sure u drink plenty of water and wear sunscreen. Just have fun....u'll go back again!!

Answer 5

Fremont Street Experience (do this at night)
Shark Reef Aquarium at the Mandalay Bay
Star Trek Museum at the Hilton if you are a Trek fan
Bellagio Fountains
Check out the art at the Venetian Hotel
Roller coaster at the New York New York Hotel
The tower at The Stratosphere Hotel

Answer 6

Gamble. Walk the strip. Im not much into strip clubs. Go see the free shows on the strip. Treasure Island has a pirate show, and the Bellagio has a water show. Both are pretty cool and they are free. If you like clubbing, go to a club at a strip hotel. These clubs are nice, unlike the ones you find in your city. Get trashed and have fun

Answer 7

There are so many things to do there it is amazing, but I recommend going to the top of the Statosphere Tower - the view is spectacular. Also see the Liberace Museum, where two of Franz Liszt's pianos are located, and visit the Bellagio Art Museum. There's tons more, but this is a good start.

Answer 8

Cirque Du Soile and The Blue Man Group

Answer 9

A boat tour of Lake Mead and a tour of Hoover Dam

Blue Man Group is possibly the best show I've ever seen!

Eat at least one really nice meal that isn't a buffet or $12.99 surf and turf special.

Get a quicky wedding!

Answer 10

The Flamingo was one of the first hotels built... it is really unique. Ceasars Palace is gorgeous with lots of shopping to do there. MGM has some good restaurants. The Mirage and Treasure Island have cool shows at night in front of them. There is a car museum in one of the hotels and it has Marilyn Monroe's pink cadillac... really cool.

Answer 11

Definitely get a player's club card if you are looking to gamble a bunch. I got one for the first time on my last trip and played enough at the tables to have 3 nights comped.