Do you have any good tips for visiting Las Vegas for the first time?

Question

In a week my boyfriend and I are going to Vegas for 3 days. Neigher one of us have been there before. While the obvious thing to do there is gamble, what're some other fun things? Or what are some tips you have on food, getting around, etc.? We're thinking of seeing Monty Python's Spam-a-Lot.

Answer 1

Shows (my favorites):

Mystere Cirque Du Soleil @ Treasure Island (Very good)
KA Cirque Du Soleil @ MGM Grand (Very good)
Love Cirque Du Soleil (Beatles music) @ Mirage (I haven't seen it, but is from the same creator as the two last ones)
O Cirque Du Soleil (swimmers) @ Bellagio (Fair)
Zumanity Cirque Du Soleil (sensual one and R rated) @ New York New York (haven't seen it, but I know it is R rated)
Le Reve (kind of Cirque Du Soleil by same creator) @ Wynn (Good)

Other Shows:
Blue Man Group @ The Venetian (BEST RATED).... seems fun... ha!
Jubilee! @ Bally's (have been in Vegas for lots and lots of years) some topless...
Folies Bergere @ Tropicana (The oldest show in Vegas) can be topless or covered...
Lance Burton: Master Magician @ Monte Carlo (one of the best magicians they say)
Penn & Teller @ Rio (Magic Comedy) Very funny...

There is like a hundred more shows but some are totally nude or totally topless and others are just plain comedians..

NightClubs:
The best:
Krave @ Aladdin: Desert Passage
Nightclub and after hours
Light @ Bellagio
Nightclub and after hours
Pure @ Caesars Palace
Lounge, nightclub, and after hours
OPM @ Caesars: The Forum Shops
Nightclub and after hours
Studio 54 @ MGM Grand
Nightclub and after hours
Tabu Ultra Lounge @ MGM Grand
Lounge, Nightclub, and after hours
Jet @ The Mirage
Nightclub and after hours
REVOLUTION LOUNGE @ The Mirage (Beatles music theme) from the creators of LOVE Cirque Du Soleil
Lounge only
Moon and Rain @ Palms (famous people have been seen there) **CAUTION** Out of the strip place...
Nightclub, live music, and after hours
VooDoo Lounge @ Rio
Lounge, nightclub, and live music
Tao @ The Venetian
Lounge, nightclub, and after hours
Lure @ Wynn
Lounge, and after hours

Dining (my favorites):
Top of the World @ Stratosphere (Great food, high above Las Vegas, great view, romantic, and everybody likes it)
Buffet @ Rio or Paris (Eat until you die) (best buffets in Vegas)
Pampas @ Aladdin (Eat MEAT until you die) (high quality meats brazilian style)
***There is a P.F. Chang's China Bistro @ Aladdin***

Shopping (my favorites):
Everything is expensive....
but Caesar's Palace and Aladdin have the best indoor malls in the strip
The Forum Shops @ Caesar's Palace
Desert Passage @ Aladdin

Free Shows (most see):
The Mirage Volcano @ The Mirage (nice at night)
Masquerade Show in the Sky @ Rio
Lake of Dreams @ Wynn (the fancy side of free shows)
Fall of Atlantis @ Caesar's Palace: The Forum Shops (special effects)
Fountains @ Bellagio (nice and world famous) MOST SEE
Sirens of TI @ Treasure Island (lots of pyrotechnics)

Those shows start every 15 or 30 minutes at night...

Other Attractions (very good too):
Rides and great view @ the top of the Stratosphere
Roller Coaster @ New York New York
Roller Coaster @ Sahara
Gondola Rides @ The Venetian (just like in Europe... romantic)
Royal White Tiger Habitat @ The Mirage (if you like big cats)
The Eiffel tower Experience @ Paris (nice views)
Shark Reef @ Mandalay Bay (if you like fishies)


****All that is the best of the best, everything else is not as good....****
So much to do.... and that's only the best... There is a whole book guide about this and the rest haha!
If you have any specific questions about any of the shows or nightclubs, or attractions let me know...

Answer 2

The first thing to keep in mind when visiting Vegas is don't bring more than you plan to spend. Playing the slots and tables is fun but addicting and can leave you broke.
The strip is awesome but over-crowded. To get around the strip (other than on foot) I suggest riding the Deuce. It is the cheapest way to get from point A to point B.
Try to check out Fremont Street, Fashion Show Mall, Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, Red Rock, Gameworks, etc. Nevada is a very beautiful state.

As far as good goes you can get really cheap food on the strip from vendors but you'll pay through the roof if you eat in a restuarant.

I heard Monty Python is great. Other shows:
Lance Burton
Zummanity
Penn & Teller
Danny Gans
The Amazing Jonathon

Answer 3

My husband and I go there 2-3 times a year. For about 10 years now. And are moving there this summer.
I am no expert, but, I have had my share of Vegas. So let me tell you, if you are going for the first time, you will want to check out all the "free stuff" first.
There is the Fountain at the Bellagio. Beautiful.
The Volcano in front of the Mirage.
The Sirens Show in front of Treasure Island.
The Circus acts at the Circus Circus.
The Conservatory at the Bellagio.
Fountain Shows at the Caesars Palace. (Greek Gods and King Neptune and family)
The Lion Habitat at the MGM. (Lions are direct decendents of the MGM Lion.)
Masquerade Village at the Rio. (Acts suspended from the air.)
M&M World on the strip
White Tiger Habitat at the Mirage
Wildlife Habitat at the Flamingo
These are just some of the FREE attractions.
Then you have lots of others that are usually $20 or less per person. Some are a little more. But here's some ideas for that.
The Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay
The 3D movies at the Luxor
The Secret Garden Animal Habitat at the Mirage, (Rare and Endangered Animals including White Tigers and Lions and Dolphins.)
Motion Rides at Excalibur and Caesars Palace.
The Tower and Rides at Stratosphere
Adventure Dome in Circus Circus
The Roller Coasters at New York, New York and The Sahara
The Wax Museum at the Venetian
Gondola Rides at the Venetian
Now, if you want a show here are some suggestions.
Blue Man Group at the Venetian about $125 but worth every penny.
The Tournament of Kings at the Excalibur, dinner and a great show for about $60
Le Reve at the Wynn about $100
Any of the Cirque De Soliel shows all around $100
Great entertainment in the bars at the New York, New York on Friday and Saturday nights.
Usually no cover charge and really good music and dancing.
Lots of shows in town, go on the internet to find out what is playing specifically while you are going to be there and see who's in town.
Always, someone great.
Now for food, if you want a good meal for a good price, then go to Downtown, that's where all the good food is for cheap. And great buffets. Downtown is also known as Freemont Street.
Don't worry about what you may have heard about downtown, it's great. And inexpensive.
If you need to eat on the strip, keep with the buffets, or most of the casinos have 24 hour diners that usually have pretty good food for a great price.
Our personal favorite buffet is at the Luxor.
We love the food there and the service is great.
There is also a good diner in the Tropicana.
Stop in front and spin the big wheel. (We've won FREE show tickets there before, and they give everyone who tries coupons to use inside. There is one for a great Steak and Crab dinner for only $14.00.)
Of course, all the casinos have little specialty shops that sell food. And it really just depends on how much you want to spend.
It's always worth it to do at least one "special" meal that is more expensive.
There is a great Mexican place inside of Treasure Island. I can't remember the name, but the food was first rate and it was a little pricy, but well worth it.
Also, there is a great pasta place inside of Palace Station.
As far as getting around, plan on walking, ALOT!!!
However, if you are going to stay mainly on the strip, then take the Tram or Train that is behind the casinos on the side of the strip with MGM.
It costs alittle, we usually buy the $30 one that lets you ride as much as you want all day and night, it's worth it, you can get from one end of the strip to the other in minutes. And there are various stops at alot of the other casinos in between. Then you can get off and walk across to the other casinos across the street.
Haven't seen Monty Python, but, heard it's pretty good.
Whatever you do, have fun. And let it all sink in. The first time will be amazing for you.
I remember the first time, it was like Adult Disneyland.
You really get that feeling of wonderment that you have when you are a child and go to Disneyland.
You are going to LOVE Vegas!!!!

Answer 4

See the fountains at Belagio, Sirens at Treasure Island is a free show. A Cirque Du Soleil show is a must. Enjoy the food and nightclubs. You will be busy all 3 days too much stuff to do.

Answer 5

your gonna have a blast in Vegas with your boyfriend!
a tip, walking the Strip will take FOREVER!!! take good walking shoes! you will be walking a lot!
I wore sandals, not the best idea and i went during July, which was a mistake. the weather was unbelieveably hot! NO lie, the temperature went up to 114* degrees Farenheit, i thought i was gonna fry!
I didn't go out during the day, i walked around the hotel for most of the day and went out at night after the sun went down because it was TOO hot to be outside.
There's this bus, i forgot what it's called, but you pay about $5 (i think) and it's like a bus ticket that will take you up and down the strip for the whole day. there are many bus stops along the Strip, so taking this bus is real handy. it's a double decker bus, but i forgot the name, you'll see many of them.
I believe it was in front of the MGM hotel that we bought our ticket, but there are also many other ticket stands that will sell you.
I suggest you ask the hotel where you can purchase your ticket. it helped me get around a lot!
You will see MANY buffets where you can eat. every where you look there are buffets, but there are also restaurants, but mainly buffets.
There are also many souvenier shops that have wonderful little gifts.
There's this HUGE coke-bottle that is pretty cool that is on the strip. it's like, a Coke store, and it's neat because you can drink a coke or rootbeer float at their soda fountain thing. I enjoyed my coke-float very much!!!!
although on those bus things, they won't let you on with food or drinks, so i suggest hiding them in your purse or bag, like i did, i wasn't about to throw my coke float away. LOL.
There's this M&M World place, and it's amazing! it's 3 floors of M&M's! a couple of the floors are small though. i believe it's the 2nd floor that has TONS of M&M"s in SO many different colors! and some have peantus or almonds or plain if you'd like. There's baggies you can put your M&M's in, but be careful, they can get pretty expensive. what may look like a little (in your baggie) will cost a lot.
At the hotel you'll be staying at,(in most hotels), when you first walk in, they'll ask you where your visiting from and then they'll try to sell you tickets to see a show. and they'll bring you over to the counter (inside your hotel) and try to sell you tickets for a show at a much cheaper price, than what you'd pay at the window.
At first i thought this was some kind of scam, but they really sold us tickets for a show. and the price was great! and this was from the hotel, you get like a discount.
for a neat show, that is free, at night time, go near the hotel with the HUGE fountain the front, it's called the BELLAGIO hotel. it's amazing!!! at night they have this amazing fountain show, and the foutains move to the sound of the music play.
Many people gather up outside the hotel to see the show, and it lasts for about 10 minutes. it's really neat and it's free.
Feel free to walk into other hotels (Pricey Hotels) to see inside. Just walk in like your a guest there.
the BEllagio hotel is beautiful inside!!!
If you get the chance while your in there, go to the Gelato shop they have there, and in the shop they have a chocolate fountain this is just amazing!!!
there's this wonderful dessert they sell there too but i forgot what it's called. it looks like a pancake decorated beautifully!but it's much better than a pancake. i'm sure the name will come to me later.
i hope you and your boyfriend enjoy yourselves in Vegas.

Answer 6

-Ride the rollercoaster @ New York, New York
-Visit the M & Ms factory
-See a Cirque de Sole show

I would walk around, because there is so much to see and you should eat in the buffets in the hotels because they are usually pretty cheap and have great food!

Answer 7

See lots of shows

Answer 8

Just leave your inhabitions at home. Let him look because you will want to look as well.. The people watching is awesome.

Dont plan to sleep alot.
use coupons - Magazines in your room has a lot of them.

Enjoy ... dont plan .. just enjoy