Thinking of going to Las Vegas for just a few days so would want to see all the best sights, any ideas?
Thanks very much
2007-04-19 12:25:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Las Vegas
Hundreds, many of them are free
http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/activities.cfm
http://www.vegas.com/attratctions
My favotites
Fountains of Bellagio
Fremont Street Experience
Masquerade show in the sky - Rio
Lion Habitat - MGM
Volcano/White Tigers - Mirage
Eiffel Tower - Paris
Stratosphere Tower
Sunset Stampede - Sam's Town
Shopping
Forum Shops at Caesars Palace
Desert Passage - Aladdin
Grand Canal Shoppes - Venetia
Fashion Show Mall
~Jack~
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2007-04-19 12:40:50 · answer #1 · answered by jack 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was there 10 years ago. I loved the inside of the Luxor Hotel pyramid. I don't think most people realize it is hollow inside. The Stratosphere hotel tower has a great view and a roller coaster on top. I had a great time just walking up and down the strip wandering in and out of hotels exploring. Circus Circus hotel actually had real circus acts in the area that was kid friendly. If you by chance liked Cirque du Soleil on Bravo channel there is a resident show at the Treasure Island hotel. Actually my favorite memories are when I left the city and visited the desert. I made a day trips to Valley of Fire and Mount Charleston. Make a trip to a bookstore, there are many guides available for Las Vegas.
2007-04-19 12:57:46 · answer #2 · answered by pschroeter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We were in Vegas last year. A couple of my favorites were the Neon Graveyard (the place where all the old lights of Vegas go to die), downtown at the corner of McWilliams and Encanto, and the Mirage Dolphin habitat. The dolphin habitat is one of the best in the world. Some of the local cops on bicycles warned us that it wasn't very safe to take short cuts when walking around. Stick to the visible areas. The Liberace museum was also very cool.
2007-04-19 12:51:06 · answer #3 · answered by AuntShellShell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a few days you could easily get all this done i suspect
1.fountains at bellagio (free)
2.Volcano at Mirage (free)
3.Sirens show at Treasure Island (free)
4.Big Elvis in Bills Gambling hall and saloon (free)
5.MacKing a comedian/magician in Harrahs ($8 with coupon)
6.A drink or two at both Mix on top floor of Mandalay Bay and Voodoo lounge on the roof of the Rio hotel.
7.The stratosphere tower and the amazing heartstopping rides over 1000ft in the air
8.Star Trek the experience at the Hilton (and no you do not have to be a treky to like this one)
9.The gardens at the Flamingo
10.Fremont Street Experience after dark at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm 9pm, 10, 11 and midnight
11. Lake of Dreams inside Wynn Hotel (super new show)
2007-04-20 15:05:05 · answer #4 · answered by Rossie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here is a detailed list of Free shows and attractions...
Atlantis - Caesars Palace Las Vegas
Azure Underwater Show - Silverton Hotel Las Vegas
Bevertainment - Rio Suites Las Vegas
Big Elvis - Barbary Coast Hotel Las Vegas
CBS Television City - MGM Grand Hotel Las Vegas
Dueling Pianos - Kahunaville Las Vegas
Dueling Pianos - Harrah's Hotel Las Vegas
Dueling Pianos - New York New York Las Vegas
Dueling Pianos - South Point Casino Las Vegas
Entertainers - Shops at Desert Passage Las Vegas
Exotic Bird Show - Hawaiian Marketplace Las Vegas
Exotic Bird Show & Tell - Mandalay Bay Las Vegas
Fashion Shows - Fashion Show Mall Las Vegas
Festival of Fountains - Caesars Palace Las Vegas
Flair Bartender Shows - various locations
Fountains of Bellagio - Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas
Free Circus Acts - Circus Circus Hotel Las Vegas
Free Open Air Concerts - Harrah's Las Vegas
Free Open Air Concerts - The District at GVR
Fremont Street Concerts - Fremont Street Las Vegas
Fremont Experience Light Show - Fremont Street
Fremont Street Entertainers - Fremont Street Las Vegas
German Entertainment - Hofbrauhaus Las Vegas
Harbor Rainstorm - Desert Passage Mall Las Vegas
Hawaiian Performers - Hawaiian Marketplace Las Vegas
Karaoke - various locations
Light, Water & Sound Show - Bally's Hotel Las Vegas
Living Performance Art - The District at GVR
Lounge Entertainment - various locations
Magic Shows - various locations
Medieval Acts - Excalibur Hotel Las Vegas
Show in the Sky Parade - Rio Hotel Las Vegas
Sirens of TI - Treasure Island Hotel Las Vegas
Street Performers - Grand Canal Shoppes Las Vegas
Sunset Stampede - Sam's Town Las Vegas
Test America Preview Studios - 3 locations
Theatrical Productions - Talent Services International
Volcano Eruption - Mirage Hotel Las Vegas
9-11 Tribute - New York New York Hotel & Casino
Acting Classes - Talent Services International
Airport Runways Viewing Area - McCarran Airport
Antiques at Main Street Station - Las Vegas
Antique Malls - Arts District Las Vegas
Auto Museum - Imperial Palace Hotel Las Vegas
Auto Museum - St. Jude's Ranch
Aquarium at Mandalay Bay - Mandalay Bay Las Vegas
Aviation History Museum - McCarran Airport Las Vegas
Barrick Natural History Museum - UNLV campus
Bellagio Botanical Gardens - Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas
Bellagio Hotel Lobby - Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas
Bonnie & Clyde Exhibit - Primm Valley Resort
Bull Rides - Gilley's Las Vegas
Calico Basin Red Springs - Red Rock Canyon
Chocolate Factory Tour - Ethel M Chocolate Factory
Chocolate Fountain - Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas
Cigar Factory Tour - Don Pablo's Cigar Company
Coffee Roastery Tour - Coffee Roasters of Las Vegas
Coral Reef Aquarium - Mirage Hotel Las Vegas
Country Dance Lessons - Gilley's Las Vegas
Country Music Memorabilia - Toby Keith's Bar & Grill
Custom Bikes by Orange County Choppers - Silverton
Crazy Girls Photo Op - Riviera Hotel & Casino
Dairy Tour - Anderson Dairy
Desert Demonstration Garden - Acacia Park
Desert Demonstration Garden - West Alta Drive
ESPN Zone Art Collection - New York-New York Hotel
First Fridays - Arts District, Downtown Las Vegas
Fountains at Caesars Palace - Caesars Palace
Gaming Lessons - Various locations
Gondolas - Venetian Hotel Las Vegas
Guitar Museum - Ed Roman Guitars Las Vegas
Fishing Demonstrations - Bass Pro Shops Las Vegas
Harley Memorabilia - Harley-Davidson Cafe Las Vegas
Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve - Henderson
Hootie & the Blowfish Memorabilia - Silverton Hotel
Hoover Dam - Boulder City, Nevada
Lake Las Vegas Trolley - Lake Las Vegas
Lake Las Vegas Water Taxi - Lake Las Vegas
Lake Mead Railroad Tunnel Trail
Lake Mead Visitor Center
Largest Gold Nugget - Golden Nugget Hotel Las Vegas
Las Vegas Info & Free Email - LVCVA Visitor Center
Lion Habitat - MGM Grand Hotel Las Vegas
M & M’s World Academy - Las Vegas
Movie Memorabilia - Planet Hollywood Las Vegas
Museum of the American Cocktail - Commander's Palace
Music Industry Memorabilia - Rainbow Bar & Grill
Mystic Falls Park - Sam's Town Hotel Las Vegas
NASCAR Memorabilia - Sahara Hotel Las Vegas
Neon Museum - Las Vegas
Nevada Test Site Tour
N. Las Vegas Airport Viewing Deck
Picture with a Showgirl - Harrah's Hotel Las Vegas
Pinball Hall of Fame - Las Vegas
Red Rock Visitor Center - Red Rock Canyon
Rock Memorabilia - Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas
Rock Memorabilia - Hard Rock Casino Las Vegas
Searchlight Heritage Museum
Skydiving Demonstration - Flyaway Indoor Skydiving
Solar Power Research Facility - UNLV Solar Site
Sports Car Museum & Showroom - LV Speedway
Sports Hall of Fame - Las Vegas Club Hotel
Trolley Ride - The District at Green Valley Ranch
Tropical Rain Forest - Mirage Hotel Las Vegas
UNLV Desert Gardens - UNLV campus
Welcome to Las Vegas Sign - Las Vegas Boulevard
Wetlands Park - Las Vegas
White Tiger Habitat - Mirage Hotel Las Vegas
Wildlife Habitat - Flamingo Hotel Las Vegas
Wireless Internet Hotspots - various locations
World's Brightest Light Beam - Luxor Las Vegas
Yucca Mountain Science Center
2007-04-21 08:40:14 · answer #5 · answered by marshall m 2 · 0⤊ 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 $35.
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.
2007-04-19 13:15:40 · answer #6 · answered by TINKERTOY ..... the 1 & only 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋