I am 20 and i am going with my girlfriend this weekend, besides swimming in the hotel pool and shopping what else is there to do? Please don't answer like, Don't go or It is not a place for people under 21...please no dumb answers. Thank you.
2006-06-30 06:27:44 · 17 answers · asked by Joe H 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Las Vegas
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 “Sirens of TI” 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. I also recommend Gladys Knight’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" , “Showbiz”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.
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 Roma’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: It’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.
2006-06-30 15:55:57 · answer #1 · answered by TINKERTOY ..... the 1 & only 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hey! I'll be there this weekend too!! but I'm over 21. sorry.
You can go do the spa stuff. Some places will give you access to their spa if you get one treatment like a facial or massage.
I would go shopping at the outlet stores. Vegas has 2 or 3 of them and that alone can take hours!
Many of the casinos have the games area, where they have roller coasters, virtual reality games or the arcade games.
What I would suggest is taking the monorail ($15 for all day I think) and just go casino hopping. As long as you don't stop to play the machines or the tables, you can just look. Go window shop and see those designer stuff, go check out the hotel fine artwork (Bellagio has some priceless ones), hop around and check out the different hotels for their free shows
Speaking of shows, check out one! Some have matinees but most are at night. The coca cola building off the strip offers discount tickets to some of the shows. Of course not the big ones but it beats paying full price.
My sister always watches a movie in Vegas. Don't know why but she said its a tradition for her.
So other than sitting by the pool.. go explore! Just hop from place to place, and remember, valet parking is free.. just tip them a few bucks!
2006-06-30 13:34:12 · answer #2 · answered by anaheimsportsfan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although most of the places here are geared toward people over 21 there are a few places for the "under 21" group.
Downtown-Jillian's-has bowling, movies, games and food
Strip-Sahara has a roller coaster, New York New York has a coney island place that has games, rides and other stuff. You can always see the sights at the casinos, they have an aquarium, tigers, and plenty of things you dont have to be 21 for.
There is gameworks with games and such
There are some roller skating rinks and ice skating rinks, there are bowling alleys.
Or you could try to do the over 21 thing and just leave when they card you...lol
2006-06-30 17:21:16 · answer #3 · answered by twinglesmomof3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go to the arcade in Excaliber, the exibit and the pyramid at the Gaza, The roller coasters at New York, New York, and the Stratosphere, the worlds largetst indoor theme park at Circus Circus or the Circus also at Circus Circus, plus many resturants and hotels which include all of the basics such as pools, room service, cable television, all of the basics.
2006-06-30 13:36:19 · answer #4 · answered by sebomatic278 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are too much to do in vegas, check shark reef at mandalay bay, check the free show at the rio hotel, ride at the roller coaster at nyny, go to the top of the stratosphere, check the ride next to sahara hotel, go to circus circus they have the adventuredome and is awsome great rides, go to the freedom experience, I really hope you enjoy your trip!!!!
2006-07-01 01:29:32 · answer #5 · answered by Elena dlc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Adventuredome in Circus circus and ride the rides. Also check out the rides on top of the Stratosphere, the rollercoaster at Ny. NY. Go to the top of the Eiffel tower at the Paris Casino. There is soooooooo much to do.
2006-06-30 13:31:50 · answer #6 · answered by AsianPersuasion :) 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get yourself a FAKE ID asap or borrow a friends, preferably someone who looks somewhat like you! If you have any super cool friends, they will "give" you their id, and get themselves a new one under the excuse that they "lost" theirs. At your age, you should go to the clubs or ultra lounges when you get out here, lots of fun (for your age, that is).
Otherwise, if you're not into the club thang, and just want to do the touristy thing... then I recommend the following:
1) New York, New York Hotel & Casino
Has a cool roller coaster ride and an indoor arcade upstairs.
2) Excalibur Hotel & Casino
Has an indoor carnival games arena, as well as lots of free and for-fee shows. You could do a dinner show there called the "Tournament of the Kings" which hosts a medieval jousting show that you watch while eating your dinner, except it's a bit costly at around $40-$50 a person.
3) "Tix-4-Tonight" Stands
You could buy SAME DAY ONLY show tickets for reduced prices, even up to 50% off. Get to see some cool shows for a bargain rate!
4) Bellagio Hotel & Casino
In front, outdoors in the evenings every 1 hour or so, their Water Fountains "DANCE" to various songs and melodies, providing a lively atmosphere to immerse yourself in, all for FREE. Indoors, they have the most 5 Star Restaurants on the strip! If you've got the bucks to bang, eat-eat-eat!!!
5) Flamingo Hotel & Casino
Go inside and see the Penguin Exhibit, as well as the Pink Flamingos, and other wildlife animals that are available all for FREE.
6) Mirage Hotel & Casino
Outside they have the FREE Volcano eruption show nightly.
Indoors they have:
Dolphin Habitat
White Tigers Tour
Tropical Rainforest Garden
Aquarium immaculately displayed near their Front Desk.
7) Treasure Island Hotel & Casino
Outdoors in front, they provide a FREE Sirens & Pirate Ship Show every 1 1/2 hours Nightly.
8) Stratosphere Hotel & Casino
This is the tallest building on the strip and looks like a glammed up version of the Space Needle. Go to the observation deck AT NIGHT for a spectacular view of the city and Strip.
They also have a few roller coaster rides up there for you to test your courage!
9) Circus Circus Hotel & Casino (AdventureDome & Midway)
The AdventureDome theme park has lots of rides, rock climbing & bungee indoors, 18 hole mini golf course, virtual reality and arcade games. You should get the $23 adult ALL DAY pass or $15 all day pass for kids. It's worth the price.
On the otherhand, you could visit the Midway inside the casino upstairs for FREE and play all the carnival/video games there for dirt cheap. There are also free shows in the middle arena every hour or so.
10) Paris Hotel & Casino
The Eiffel Tower observation deck is cool to go up and see the strip, there is also a restaurant halfway up that you might want to try.
Mon Ami Gabi French Restaurant has wonderful steaks; Try to sit outdoors in the evening for dinner... creates a great ambience.
11) M&M Store
Lots of cute knick-knack things to buy and see, all M&M paraphernelia! Don't forget to go upstairs all the way for a great view of the strip.
12) Coca-Cola Store
Cute Coke souvenirs to buy and see.
You gotta drink a fresh cold Coke from an original glass bottle sold for $1 from the upstairs soda bar.
13) Downtown Fremont Experience
Every 30 mins to 1 hour, you get to see a FREE light & sound show on the "Fremont Experience" which is 5 blocks of 10 casinos enclosed under this cool lighted overhang. They have buses that run for $1-$2 that take you from the Strip to Downtown in a jiffy. It's worth the trip down there, especially in light of all the new changes that are occurring lately in Vegas.
14) GOLDEN GATE Hotel & Casino
If you decide to go Downtown, try to stop by this Historic landmark (just walk the Fremont Experience until you hit it) and go inside to the Deli where they have SHRIMP COCKTAILS for 99 cents, the better Jumbo Shrimps for $2.99 & great french dip sandwiches w/ au juis (although, the last time I was there a few weeks ago, their beef was far too fatty... and that rarely happens!).
2006-06-30 20:16:51 · answer #7 · answered by loststream 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the top of the Stratosphere or hang out at Circus Circus (arcade, midway style carnival, and indoor amusement park).
2006-07-05 15:17:14 · answer #8 · answered by Brian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh....get a fake I.D........
I think going to Vegas when you're under 21 would be like picking up women at a lesbian convention if you're a man....Not gonna have much fun.
2006-06-30 13:31:27 · answer #9 · answered by Gravy Czar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check this out what about skating, I usually go on Sundays me and my girlfriend... I'm Old School... Anyways UHmm, Sometimes we go hiking near red rock, thats a early morning thang tho. Hey, what about bonnie springs..I went there two week ago and it was awesome.. Horsebacking and a peting Zoo, if you go into town there will be alive gun show.. for real...
I hope I helped...
2006-07-01 01:23:42 · answer #10 · answered by lyvnfree 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drugs and alcohol strippers shows casinos
Lol sorry i forgot its 21 to drink in the states hahaha thats ****** up its only 19 here in canada
2006-06-30 13:29:54 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋