What else to do in Vegas!?

Question

Okay, we (family of 4) booked the airfare and hotels for 5 nights. but not sure we will be bored. I know we can go to Grand canyon for a day. and wander around hotels for another days or 2. Not sure if what to do for the rest of the days... suggestion?

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 $30.


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 road.

Answer 2

I'll suggest places that are fun without making you feel like you have to be "trendy" . Harrah's outdoor bar(Local call it the Carnival)........good drinks and live music. Caesar's forum is an unexpected place to meet people, Margaritaville on the strip by the Flamingo Hilton is fun and has live music on Fridays or Saturdays and you can order food there too, off the strip you could go to Moose's Beach house across from UNLV and meet lots of coeds, Blondies in the Aladdin and the ESPN Zone are popular too. Also, don't forget about Mt. Charleston for great hiking and mountain views and Red Rock Canyon for desert hiking trails,rock climbing, and a great scenic drive.

Answer 3

for 5 days.....hmmmm. if i were your tour guide...this would be your itenirary.
day 1 - grand canyon day tour. that would be 5am-10pm. then if your not yet tired, go gambling.
day 2 - if your tour to grand canyon didnt pass by these....go see laughlin NV, hoover dam, chocolate factory, cactus farm
day 3 - see all the free shows on the LEFT side of the STRIP. at night time, ride a cab to DOWNTOWN ...freemont st. experience.
day 4 - see all the free shows/ sites on the right side of the strip...also, buy a ticket for a show that night, then go dancing after the show.
day 5 - go shopping --- 2 outlet malls in vegas. visit the fashion show mall too...then go to the other side of the freeway to see RIO, & PALMS.
PS...make sure you eat at a buffet too....the best one is at le village buffet at Paris. Also, if you guys have the budget, whenever eating, try the themed restaurants. the ones that you cant find in your area.

Answer 4

Damn Jack beat me too it :(

Man if you get bored in Vegas I would suggest you have a big problem. Vegas is by far and away the most amazing city on planet earth, it puts places like New York, LA, London, Paris and Toyko to shame actually.

Have a great trip and remember you will no doubt be back soon, 5 nights is nowhere enough time for this wonderful town.

Answer 5

There so many things to do in LV you could not do them all in a years time.

You should be able to get plenty of ideas for things to do from these sites
http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/activities.cfm

http://www.vegas.com/attractions

My favorites
The Fountains of Bellagio
The Fremont Street Experience

Five must see hotels
Caesars Palace
The Venetian
Luxor
Bellagio
Wynn

Great shopping malls
The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace - this place is awesome, something for everyone. FAO Schwarz, Disney & Warner Bros are some of the kids stores.
Desert Passage - Aladdin
The Grand Canal Shoppes - Venetian
The Fashion Show Mall

Check out the sports book at the LV Hilton if you're a sports nut > Star Trek Experience and the Space Quest Casino are very cool.

The view from the top of the Stratosphere Tower(900ft) is amazing, and if you're really into thrills ride Big Shot or one of the other rides up there.

Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay

See the best afternoon show in LV for only $7.95 - Harrah's hands out coupons for the Mac King show at the booth located in the Carnival Court.

Pick one of the great production shows out and go. My favorite is Mystere at TI .

There are plenty of fun things for the kids
Lion Habitat - MGM >have photo taken with lion cub($)
Penguin Habitat - Flamingo
Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat
Game Works by Steven Spielberg in the Showcase Mall next to MGM
Masquerade Show in the Sky - Rio>kids can dress up and ride along($)
Volcano/White tigers - Mirage
Manhattan Express - NY NY(RC ride)

Adventuredome - Circus Circus
M & M World

Lied Childrens Discovery Museum - 4th largest childrens museum in the world with 100 or so hands on exhibits - $6 under 17, $7 adults. 1-702-382-3445

We enjoy eating at the buffets for variety, great food and value. My favorites for great food and value are, in order.
Main Street Station
Boulder Station
Orleans
Palace Station
The Seafood buffet at Fremont Sun/Tue/Fri

this is a great site for LV info
http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com "VEGAS INFO" has up to date info on all of the buffets in LV including times,prices & rating. All of the free hotel shuttles under transportation. Info on shows, etc.

If you go downtown, try the .99c shrimp cocktails at the oldest hotel/casino in LV, the Golden Gate opened in 1906.

Main Street station >also downtown< has an incredible collection of antiques and artifacts from all over the world. Including a section of the Berlin Wall. MSS is also my favorite place to eat in LV. Their lunch and dinner buffets are the best - the Pullman Grille is the best "moderate" priced steakhouse in LV and the Triple 7 Restaurant serves up great food at a very reasonable price.

One the strip, try the gigantic $1.25 hotdog at Slots-A-Fun

Well, that should get you started and keep you busy for a day or two. You're going to have a great time.

If you have a Q feel free to send me an anonymous e-mail through YA.

~Jack~
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