I am leaving next week to go to Las Vegas, any spots I should be sure to go to while there?

Answer 1

Just a warning, Nevada has one of the highest rates of rape in the U.S. (Alaska the highest). No surprise since everything there revolves around sex and money. Be careful, don't go anywhere alone.

Answer 2

Take in some of the free spectacles

The Fountains of Bellagio
Blown-Glass Sculptures - Bellagio
Fremont Street Experience
Sirens of TI - Treasure Island
Sunset Stampede - Sam's Town
Masquerade Show in the Sky - Rio
Lion Habitat - MGM
Animal Habitat - Flamingo
White Tigers/Volcano - Mirage
Atlantis & Festival Fountain - Caesars Palace
Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Botanical Gardens
Antiques & Artifacts - Main Street Station
Statue of Liberty - NY NY
Eiffel Tower - Paris
Sports Memorabilia - Vegas Club
Gold Nugger Collection - Golden Nugget
M & M World
Circus Acts - Circus Circus
Auto Collection - Imperial Palace
Carnival Court - Harrah's
Merlin vs Dragon - Excalibur

Shopping
The Forum Shops - Caesars Palace
Desert Passage - Aladdin
Grand Canal Shoppes - Venetian

Rides
Deuce - strip bus - $5>24 hr pass
Monorail
Stratosphere - Big Shot - Insanity - X Scream
Manhattan Express - NY NY
Star Trek - LV Hilton
Speed - Sahara
Adventure Dome - Circus Circus
Top of the Eiffel Tower - Paris
Gondola - Venetian
AJ Hackett Bungee Jumping
Flyaway Indoor Skydiving

Shark Reef - Mandalay Bay
Madame Tussauds - Venetian
Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat

Best of the inexpensive shows
Mac King - Harrah's
Larry G Jones - Fitzgerald's

My favorite Show
Mystere

Best buffet
Mirage

Best value buffet
Main Street Station
Orleans

Romantic Dinner
Michael's - 1-702-737-7111

Restaurant with a view
Top of the World - Stratosphere
1-702-380-7711

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One of my favorite places is, Mon Ami Gabi, the ourdoor cafe at Paris. Go in the early evening, just before sunset, have a glass of wine, watch people, the lights along the strip come to life, and the awesome Fountains of Bellagio.

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Answer 3

If you have a car visit Red Rock Canyon on NV 159 west of the city. It is only about a thirty minute drive from the Strip and the landscape is spectacular. We also emjoyed seeing Hoover Dam.

Would recommend Cirque de Soliel's Mystere at Treasure Island, Phantom of the Opera at the Venetian, and the Beatles/Cirque Love show at the Mirage. The fountains at Bellagio are worth seeing as is the conservatory which has an amazing Chinese New Year display.

If you are a Star Trek fan, don't miss the Star Trek Experience at the Hilton. It is pricey but fun.

Skip Prince at 3121. If you go, don't expect to hear the hits. With ticket prices at $150 to $300 this is not worth it.

Answer 4

So much to do, you won't have to ask that quesiton when you are there. I like the Venetian Gondola. the Gondoliers are sooo cute and straight from Italy and they sing to you in Italian.

If you mean off the strip, you can take a Hoover Dam tour.

Be sure to watch the Pirates perform outisde at Treasure Island. Free and just too much fun, but get there early and hang out for a good spot so you can see the show.
Dance the night away at the Palms.
Get lots of sleep before you go and take lots of money.

Answer 5

Love Vegas!! Go to Bellagio and watch the free dancing water show. Treasure Island to watch the free pirate show. Mirage to see the volcano explode. Have to go to Fremont Street one night to see the light show experience, but get out of there when the show is over for the night cuz it gets a bit dangerous. Treasure Island has the Kahuna Ville bar which is awesome! They hold more winning Flair Bartenders than any bar and the food is good too. Treasure Island has good shows and the new Hooters Casino is next door to it. MGM has a Lions Habitat that is cool. Mandalay Bay has a shark reef aquarium and is connected to Luxor and Excalibur which are all interesting. Alladin has a rain storm inthe mall. Ceasers Palace has Live Manequins in their mall. Try baccarat at the Flamingo and go back by the pool to see the wild life. Mirage has dolphins and tigers. Check them out, it's worth the cost. There is a wax museum thats cool in the Venetion. Harrahs has a free shuttle to take you to a casino close to the Palms. You can check out the new Playboy Club and they have kick azz clubs. Look in your hotel for the magazine and clip out the coupons to save $$$$. Hard Rock casino is awesome. Go to their resturant and ask for the Lucky 7 meal special. On Fremont, Tony Roma's has great deal on Lobster and Steak. DO NOT GO OFF THE STRIP ALONE!!!! Take the bus, cab, monorail, and free shuttles. Go to Vegas.com for more ideas. Get a game plan b4 going. Limit how much you will spend per day. Take full advantage of the free shows and coupons. If you gamble, get a club card for extra promotions and freebies. You will love Vegas!!! Good Luck and remember.....What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas Baby!!

Answer 6

The best and one of the oldest restaurants in the whole city....It's not expensive and the food is fabulous!!! Plus, it's entertaining. It's called Batista's Hole In The Wall. It's behind the Flamingo Hilton.

Answer 7

Hoover Damn and the Grand Canyon

Answer 8

If you are of drinking age go to one of the "Fat Tuesdays" and get a 190 octane. After that it is all fun.

Answer 9

If you like a good steak you gotta' go to Alan Alberts.

Answer 10

Sandy’s Vegas Guide

Things to remember:
1.Drinks are free when you’re gambling. Sitting at a bar and playing a few dollars in a poker machine will get you a free drink. Sitting at a machine in the casino will get you the same. Tipping the waitress or bartender a dollar or two will keep her coming back. If you walk up to the bar and order drinks, you’re going to pay lots more, even for soda or bottled water.
2.Player’s Cards: Before you begin gambling, get a player’s card. Most places offer sign up deals (a coffee cup, a free meal, assorted coupons). If you get a card where you’re staying and you use it while you’re gambling, you can “save” the points and use then toward your room when you check out. Some casinos will combine accounts for married couples, some don’t. I always get a card in my name and ask for a second card. I play with one and my husband plays with the other. That way all the points are going to one card, and accumulate faster. Plus … you’ll get offers in the mail for your next trip!
3.Beware of time-share people! As you walk through the hotels and along the strip, you’ll be approached by people who want to give you free show tickets, free tours, free meals, etc. These are time-share sales people. They promise freebies in exchange for an hour of your time. I warn everyone about this but some people just don’t listen. A friend of mine decided an hour of her time was worth giving up in exchange for a show. So her and her husband accepted, were put on a bus and taken to a “presentation” and weren’t bought back for SIX hours. Their only escape would have been to take a cab back to the strip but that would have been expensive and they wouldn’t have gotten their “free” show tickets. The best way to get these people to lose interest in you and move on to the next person is to say, “Thanks, but we’re leaving tonight.”
4.Free Pulls: Some of the casinos offer “free pulls” on a special slot machine as you walk in the door. There are usually no strings attached, you pull the lever and win something. Usually it’s a key ring or a hat; sometimes it’s a free buffet. Sometimes it’s a coupon for a “fun book” (a book of coupons for that casino). To get the fun book, you can be sure you’re going to have to walk to a far, far corner in the casino. They want to get you WAY inside.
5.$40 for $20: Some casinos offer $40 in slot play for $20. What they don’t tell you is that it’s on a bank of “special” machines, and you can’t cash out for cash. Instead, you play the $40 and then choose a prize based on the credits. So before you hand over your $20, take a look at the prizes being offered. If there’s something in there that’s worth paying $20 for – have fun. If not, keep walking.
6.Valet: If you’re going to be renting a car while you’re there, valet parking is the way to go. For a $2 tip, you can park at a hotel or casino and visit the nearby hotels and casinos.
7.Bus: If you use the busses that run up and down the strip, put your wallet in your front pocket. Vegas is the favorite vacation spot for pick-pocketers, too.
8.Cabs: Cabs are more expensive than a bus, but faster and less waiting. Almost all hotels have a cab line outside one of their doors, a line of cabs waiting for the next fare. A hotel employee will whistle for the next cab in line when you ask for a cab.


Things to see (and most are FREE!):
1.The Freemont Street Experience: Every night there is a light and music show that stretches for blocks. It’s an amazing thing to see … and it’s FREE. Freemont Street is in downtown Vegas, you’ll need to take a cab if you don’t have a car. The street is blocked off from traffic and you can stand in the street and look up and watch the show. (Another place to keep a close check on your wallet.) There’s a different show every 30 minutes, beginning at 8:00 or 8:30 PM. Show times and pictures can be seen at: http://www.vegasexperience.com/ Be sure to check out the video! Freemont Street also has performers and kiosks all along it. Lots to see and worth a trip. Downtown used to be nasty and scary, but they’ve cleaned it up and it’s clean and safe now. Just don’t wander too far off Freemont on any of the side streets. You probably wouldn’t want to anyway, most of the action is right on Freemont.
2.The Fountains at Bellagio: Don’t miss this! It’s a 900-foot long row of fountains that “dance” to music. The songs change, and it’s awesome to see. More info at: http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/bellagiofountains.html While you’re there, go inside and check out the conservatory. Very impressive!
3.Caesars Forum Shops: If you feel like strolling through Rome, check out the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. This is also where the talking statues live. More info on the shops and a link to info on the talking statues at: http://www.vegas.com/shopping/forumshops.html
4.The Canal at the Venetian: This is pretty amazing and a MUST see. You feel like you’re in Italy as you stroll along the canal and visit the shops. You can even take a gondola ride. Check out the Canal Shoppes at: http://www.venetian.com/shoppe/index.cfm and get information on the gondolas at: http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/gondola.html?f=m0at&t=stripat
5.The Volcano, The Tigers and The Aquarium at The Mirage: If you go up the moving walkway and through the front door at the Mirage, you’ll see the white tiger. Pretty cool to see. Head through the foliage to the front lobby and check out the wall behind the check-in desk. It’s a HUGE salt-water aquarium. In front of the hotel there is a huge waterfall that turns into an erupting volcano (loud, bright, and hot!) at night. A trip to Vegas without seeing the volcano erupt just wouldn’t be a trip to Vegas. http://www.themirage.com/
6.The Wildlife Habitat at The Flamingo: An outdoor habitat located within the Flamingo. You can see the live flamingos (still haven’t figured out how to kidnap one) plus lots of other birds, fish, and turtles. http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/wildlifehabitat.html
7.Masquerade Village at The Rio: Masquerade Village is inside the casino at the Mirage. There is a parade in the sky with music and dancing and lights that’s pretty cool to see. This is located off the strip, too far to walk, but there is a free shuttle that goes from Harrah’s to Rio and back. More info and a video at: http://www.harrahs.com/our_casinos/rlv/entertainment/entertainment_detail_07.html
8.The Eiffel Tower at Paris: You can take a trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower. http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/eiffeltower.html?f=m0at&t=stripat

Other Info:
You can find a map of the strip and downtown Las Vegas here: http://www.vegas.com/map.html

You can find a show guide here: http://www.vegas.com/shows/index1.html?key=show01 This site has a search engine that allows you to enter the dates you’ll be in town.

More GOOD Las Vegas info:
http://www.visitlasvegas.com