What Four things would you do in Vegas- besides Gambling and Eating?

Question

We are in our early 40's. This will be our first trip.
What clubs- shows would be good for us? I'm not offensed to a GOOD TIME- but don't want to spend 20.00 a person to get into a club and find out everyone is 21-25.

I'm already married. LOL

No prostitution is NOT legal there

It's not the PRICE I am looking it. It's that I don't want to go into bars that have 21-25 YO, because we are in our mid 40's.
Hope that helps....Money isn't the object.

Answer 1

When you go to Las Vegas these usual things you will want to see for FREE:

1. Number one on my list is to watch the fountains displays in front 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. Simply stand on the sidewalk in front of the TI Hotel.

3. The volcano erupt in from of the Mirage Hotel; starting at dark until midnight. Again, just stand on the sidewalk in front of the hotel.

4. Go down to Fremont Street and see the light shows. 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 is like Mardi Gras parade, only suspended from the ceiling over the gambling floor. 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. This is better then the tiger habitat at the Mirage Hotel because there are usually trainers in with lions to keep them active.

7. Go to the Mirage hotel to see the white tigers that Siegfried and Roy show used. This is kinda passe because the tigers rarely do anything but sit and stare.

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.

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


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 $100 each; that's the going rate for production shows in Vegas now. I aso suggest that you buy tickets online before you go, particularly if you want to see a Circ d Sol show. 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 sold on a first come basis. I have never done this but see people doing it. If you are in Vegas as a couple, you will 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 through a time share presentation you can get free show tickets or some cash. I also recommend Gladys Knight’s show at the Flamingo and also the George Wallace comedy show at the Flamingo. Clint Holmes' show at Harrahs is good but I didn't care for The Scintas at the Rio Hotel. If you like oldies, go see the show at the Sahara Hotel featuring the Drifters, Flamingos, and Coasters.


SIGHTSEE THE FREE STUFF: 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 which runs from the MGM to the Hilton 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 Barbary 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 to Vegas 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, current hotel shows and prices, plus useful coupons. Some coupons will give you a free souvenir from certain hotels; you just have to take the coupon to the hotel. They also list hotel restaurants and buffets time sand prices.

JOIN PLAYERS CLUBS: Do join ALL of the players clubs because they are your ticket to
lower priced return trips. The hotels will email you, or send by regular mail, specials on room rates and shows. The players clubs are free; all they want to see is your driver's license. You can join some of these clubs online before you go.

SHOPPING: There's shopping at Fashion show mall right next to Treasure Island Hotel (across from the Wynn Hotel), or you can drive or take a taxi or the bus south on 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 go to the food courts located in many hotels and also try one of the several Denny's restaurants on the Strip (one in the Casino Royal hotel/casino and another across from the Monte Carlo hotel/casino). There are also a number of McDonald, Burger King, and other fast food places on the Stip. 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 also cost less at the Circus Circus hotel/casino and in Fremont St hotel/casinos. 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 Caesars 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 Fremont 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, for those with a strong heart, three rides at the top of the Stratosphere Tower. 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. In addition, many hotels have an arcade area.

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) It’s 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 Vegas web sites.

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.

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Well obviously there are the numerous cirque du soleil shows but those cost an arm and a leg... but there is TONS of wonderful shopping there, and i spent a lot of time doing that while I was there... Also, you can take a helicopter ride to the grand canyon, but again that costs a bit of $ too... and of course if the weather is nice I'm sure your hotel has a pool and it's nice to just lay around poolside for a few hours! Stop in at the Bellagio because they have a very cute indoor garden area (just past the reception area) that they change every season... and then if you walk past that on the left they have this chocolate fountain and an amazing dessert place! Mirage has like a aquarium/dolphin type area, but you have to pay to get in there... I went to a nice bar at the Monte Carlo that was free, but it was more of a brewery bar than a club. Palms & Hard Rock hotel are definitely for a younger crowd... hope this helps! Oh - and after reading that other persons helpful post I definitely recommend stopping by Wynn - at the end of the strip (away from the airport). It has this gorgeous waterfall outside and then inside is soooo glamourous and what not.

Answer 5

Well check out downtown (the old Strip), you can rent a car and drive to different things some not in Vegas. Hoover Damn is not to far and the North rim of the Grand Canyon. There are mountains you can see, and of course California. If you stay in Vegas there is shopping things of that nature. I found pretty much if you didn't get a ticket early or save some things were just to pricey as far as shows. I have only been once and it was fun but you just don't know what to expect first go around, so just know you will find something to enjoy and remember things for if you want to return.

Answer 6

Tinkertoy did a great job. The only thing I would add is that if you enjoy wine and winetasting, you should go to Pahrump. There is a winery there that does tours and winetasting. The last that I knew, it's free.
Take the strip to Blue Diamond Road. Turn right toward I-15, and keep going. You will stay on this road about an hour (depending on traffic). You can't miss Pahrump. It's the first decent-size town on the road. (Highway 160)
Besides the winery there, there are also several casinos, and on the way there is the China Date Ranch.

Answer 7

I know you dont want to spend a lot of money, but most clubs are going to cost you approx. $20 to get in. I do recommend you trying out the Ghostbar at the Palms hotel. Its a lot different than the club they have their, Rain, which the ghostbar has a slightly more mature crowd. Plus, the view is amazing. they play good music too. The bar is located on the 55th floor of the hotel and has an outside area/patio with a bar out there too. I've been there a few times and they charge $10 bucks to go in.

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You've got to go to the Fremont Street Experiance @8pm. It's free, there's alot of things to do there, or, just walk around. Very cool place, the light show is every half hour. Check on the internet free things to do in Las Vegas. Have fun!

Answer 11

Well, it was pretty well covered, but, if money was no option, I would
1. Have dinner at Top of the World and then see a show. Mystere is the BEST cirque show I have seen, and LaFemme is the best "Vegas show" I have seen. LF is very classy although it is nude. I took my dad and boyfriend back to see it.
2. Rent a suite at the Bellagio and spend a day at the spa (I have done this and it is worth EVERY penny!)
3. Check out Sirens of TI and The Fountains of Bellagio...also the Conservatory.
4. Rent a limousine to take you from casino to casino so you dont have to walk. (You can reserve one just for you, and it will just wait)