4days Sightseeing in Vegas, What are the best things to do?

Question

With only 4 days to see as much of Las Vegas as possible can anyone offer any advice? We shall be staying at the Venetian which is hopefully centrally located and ideally won't be losing too much time and money in the casinos. Our UK guide book shows enough to occupy weeks not days so what are the best sights, shows, trips etc?

Answer 1

We go to Vegas 2-3 times a year every year for the past 10 years, and are infact moving there this summer. We just love it there.
If this is your first time then you want to do all the free "Strip" stuff for sure. Just take one evening and go along the strip. Here are some "freebies" for you to check out.
First, the fountain at the Bellagio, this thing is fantastic and "free". It runs every evening and the times are posted in front along the street so you will know when it goes off.
Also, the Volcano in front of the Mirage. It's usually about every 15 minutes or so and it's "free".
Also, check out the Sirens show at the Treasure Island. This runs several times a night and will be posted in front as well. This show is also free. And it's very fun to watch.
Also, inside the Caesars Palace there are two shows that are free. They are at the end of each corridor in the shopping area. One is King Neptune and his children and the other is Greek Gods. They are statues that come to life. All free and very fun to watch.
Also, for a small fee you can ride the elevator to the top of the Stratosphere. This is a fantastic view day or night and there are rides at the top that you can purchase tickets for if you dare.
Also, inside of the Circus Circus are free circus shows every about half hour or so. These are free. And most of them are pretty amazing.
Also, for a small fee you don't want to miss the Dolphin and White Tiger Habitat inside the Mirage. It's interesting, educational, and it's really neat to see all the endangered species that they have. As well as the dolphins.
Also, for a small fee, you don't want to miss the Shark Reef inside the Mandalay Bay Hotel. This is absolutely amazing. It's very cool when you get the end there are full sized sharks swimming around everywhere, All around you. It's pretty neat to see.
Also, don't miss Freemont Street in Downtown, it's a blast, especially on a friday or Saturday night. There are lots of bands and live music, and it's pretty cheap to get a really good meal in pretty much any of the casinos down there.
There is tons more, but that will get you started.
Also, if you want to go to an inexpensive show that's fun, you get a great meal, and really enjoy yourself, go see the Tournament of Kings at the Excalibur. This dinner, I think is still around $60 USD or so per person, but you get a really good meal and it's alot of fun.
Also, Blue Man Group is probably one of the most fun shows I have ever seen period, anywhere. It's very audience involved and it's an absolute riot. It is a little expensive about $125 USD or so a person, but well worth it.
Also, we love Le Reve at the Wynn Hotel, this show is absolutely amazing. It is also pricy at about $100 or so per person. But, also well worth it.
So if you are only going to be there for a couple of days, that should take care of it. Of course, just walking through the casinos and looking at them is fun.
Don't forget, you are staying in one of the most beautiful of them. So make sure to check it all out. The Wax Museum is also right there in the Venetian, and it's well worth the price as well.
Check it out!! And by all means, have fun. I am so happy for you. It's the most fun city there is. And I am sure you will love it.

Answer 2

The Venetian is beautiful - good choice! If you only see one show while you are there see 'O' by the Cirque du Solie at the Bellagio Hotel, if 'O' has finished - any of the Cirque du Solie shows are fantastic.

Treasure Island Hotel and Casino had a live pirate show outside the casino every 15 or 30 mins it's very impressive (check times with Venetian check-in desk - they will confirm).

Visit the Grand Canyon - take a helicopter flight over the Canyon returning over the strip.

You can also take a tour to Area 51 if that's your kind of thing.

Best Hotel Casino's to check out are: Venetian, Bellagio, Luxor, and Mirage. Mirage have tigers and dolphins, MGM Grand has lions, Mandalay Bay Hotel has a huge aquarium.

There is a lot more to do in Vegas than you could fit in to 4 days so make sure you decide what you are going to do before you go and plan your days or you will run out of time.

Answer 3

The Venetian is right in the middle of the strip. You should definitely check out the Fountains at the Bellagio, the Sirens show at Treasure Island and just walk in and around the casinos. All the large hotels on the strip have great sights to see. Here is a suggested itinerary from frommers:
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/lasvegas/0013010007.html

Answer 4

You're absolutely right, if you had 4 weeks you could not come close to "doing it all". You can see quite a few, must see, memory making sights & shows in 4 days if you use your time wisely. If you incorporate some "slow down" time along with sight seeing you won't completely wear yourself out.

An absolute must see is the Fountains of Bellagio, but how you see them is just as important, my favorite way is from the outdoor cafe at Paris "Mon Ami Gabi".If you go at sunset you can watch the lights along the strip come to life and and the awesome fountains. The fountains of Bellagio come to life at 3pm(noon on Fri/Sat) until 7pm the shows are on the half hour, from 7pm until Midnight the show is every 15 minutes

Another great spot is the "Top of the World" restaurant at the Stratosphere tower, the view from 900ft is spectacular. The restaurant rotates once per hour.

The Grand Canyon is an awesome sight, but, there's a very good possibility that your flight will take you over the canyon on the way into Las Vegas. If you're flight takes the southerly route into LV and you have window seats>I carry a small set of binoculars with me. This will save you several hundred dollars and one days time.

Take a few hours one evening to visit the Fremont street Experience. 4 blocks long, 12.5 million LED modules, a concert quality sound system>this is the worlds largest "big screen". The show is every hour on the hour from dusk till Midnight. If you're into antiques & artifacts take a few minutes and walk over to Main Street Station, they have a brochure at the front desk so you don't miss anything.MSS also has one of the best buffets in LV. Or if you're a seafood lover the Fremont has a special seafood buffet on Tue/Fri/Sun nights($16)

If you're a sports fan, kill two birds with one stone and ride the LV Monorail down to the LV Hilton. Their "super book" is the biggest & best in LV...In the late evening they even show "real" football.

Mystere at Treasure Island is my favorite of the production shows. "O" is also awesome as is "Ka" .

Two great shows that will not cost you an arm & a leg
Mac King at Harrah's>Best of the LV afternoon shows, they hand out 2-4-1 coupons in the carnival court outside Harrah's

Larry G. Jones at Fitzgerald's , The man of 1002 voices, IMHO he's as good as Danny Gans for a fraction of the cost.

You're already staying in my #2 must see hotel, don't miss numbers 1 or 3
#1- Caesars Palace & the Forum Shops at Caesars
#3- Luxor - the worlds largest pyramid
#4-Bellagio
#5-Wynn

Best steakhouses for the $$$
Pullman Grille - Main Street Station
The Range - Harrah's

Most romantic
Michael's - Barbary Coast

Best buffet
Mirage

Best value buffets
Main Street Station
Orleans
Palace Station

If you decide to take that helicopter tour, these guys are the best
http://www.maverickhelicopter.com
1-866-644-8687

the best site for up to date LV info, including all free hotel shuttles
http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com

Answer 5

I recommend going on a trip to the Grand Canyon. It takes a whole day but really is worth time and money.

http://www.getamericatours.com/A55870/tours.nsf/Tours/B18?OpenDocument

The Venetian is pretty much at the heart of The Strip. Very central.

Answer 6

the Venetian is a really nice hotel..look up at the ceiling in the check -in area ,its like the cisten chapel ...You`ve got to do the Grand Canyon tour by Helicopter..its only 3 1/2 hour round trip from when your picked up to when your dropped off, its only about $180 each..helicopter flight and lunch on the colorado river...The Hoover Dam is also another must see go by coach and marvel at the sheer size of it!!!!!the dam not the coach lol....take your good comfy walking shoes ,thats the best way to do the Strip...What ever you do DO NOT WALK FROM THE STRATASHERE TO DOWNTOWN cos you go through a really really rough area........

Answer 7

I would recommend taking a trip to the old strip (Fremont St.) this is a good place to get away from the Disneyland atmosphere of the themed hotels on Las Vegas Blvd.

Answer 8

Hoover Damn is a good place to go and the Grand Canyon is only a couple of hours away. There are lots of shows to see just on the strip.

Answer 9

Please go to the best website for planning a Vegas vacation, I have been using it for years now.

www.vegas4visitors.com

You can get maps, reviews on attractions, restaurants, shows, and just about anything else you can think of.

Also www.tripadvisor.com has real traveller's reviews of everything Vegas (or anywhere else for that matter).