I am going for the first time in March & would be interested in the best places to go, things to do, and what to wear/pack!
2007-01-09 15:02:47 · 11 answers · asked by Misty B 3 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Las Vegas
First, the weather in March should be good. A light jacket at night and shirt sleeves durting the day, unless they have some unusual weather. The dress is casual ALL THE TIME, unless you just want to dress up for dinner or a show. Good walking shoes are a must.
Here's what to do:
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.
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 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 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 ). 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.
2007-01-10 01:17:14 · answer #1 · answered by TINKERTOY ..... the 1 & only 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know your age. Anyway, it's still cold there in March. So be prepared. it's probably in the 40's and 50's during the day and in the 40's at night.
Vegas is for gamblers. If you're 21, then gamble! Have a blast. Go to places like the Hard Rock, go to shows like Celine Dion or other shows.
See the sights...all of those huge hotels built like the Eiffel Tower, New York, Paris, etc.
Eat like crazy! There are plenty of buffets and restaurants.
2007-01-09 23:24:41 · answer #2 · answered by vgordon_90 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Used to live there. There is not a whole lot away from The Strip. Actually the Strip of really enough to keep you occupied for up to 2 weeks before you get burned out. Lake Las Vegas is out and away but pretty boring, just a scenic resort town with a fake lake. Red Rock Resort is also away but basically the same stuff. Wow....can't think of the name of the mountain to the northwest of town but its very pretty. Most important thing is very comfortable shoes. Dress is usually anything sizzling sexy but be comfortable, almost everything is seen on foot. Cools off at night so bring a jean jacket.
2007-01-09 23:13:12 · answer #3 · answered by angelam219 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to tour guide in Vegas and can tell you that March is an AWESOME time to go! The weather will be "early" spring (if you are from a temperate part of the US (meaning swimming will be tough- but perfect strolling outdoors weather). Not too hot but not too cool. Always have a sweater on hand though. Shopping, restaurants, clubs, casinos (i love to play craps- but you can have fun even if you don't!). Enjoy! Viva Las Vegas!
2007-01-10 00:30:57 · answer #4 · answered by staceyli1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yup Vegas is amazing,
First Shopping & gambling is all about Vegas.
They have alot of places to shop and very easy to find depending on the place where your hotel is. But just drive around you'll see alot especially at night all the light are around. Go swimming, shop, eat dinner at a resturuant, visit other hotels, gamble(if you want), joy ride, games, and M&M world is awesome.
Hope you enjoy!
2007-01-09 23:10:53 · answer #5 · answered by Thrills 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Star Trek Encounter at the Las Vegas Hilton, take a ride on the monorail to get around the strip and sightsee. Oh so much to see and do that I always have to come back for more!!!
To help you decide some for yourself, go to this website: http://www.vegas.com/
2007-01-09 23:52:12 · answer #6 · answered by smiley0_1_1999 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to Vegas and i didint like it even though i went a few years ago and i still cant gamble. Everything there is divoted to gambling there isnt much to do there unless you wana go there.
You should go to Hoover Dam that was a good trip i really like it.
2007-01-09 23:13:02 · answer #7 · answered by thelongestday41 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Aloha from Down Unda!
Nope.
Nobody's been there yet.
It's out in the middle of the desert with
no water,
no electricity
and nuttin tado!
K-den, M1/NSWMoke aka
mikewonaus@yahoo.com aka Dorfus :o)) Chucklenose
2007-01-10 02:59:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to answer the former ? posted, it is either Lone Mountain or Mount Charleston
2007-01-10 11:25:46 · answer #9 · answered by vegasbrother98 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went in 2005. Not much to do unless you gamble, shop or eat alot.
And have lots of MONEY!
2007-01-09 23:20:19 · answer #10 · answered by americangurl_28 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
March!
Brrrrr!
Wrong time, wrong place!
2007-01-09 23:10:22 · answer #11 · answered by lipsticklobotomy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋