2007-05-31 10:00:15 · 10 answers · asked by Ashley T 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Las Vegas
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.
If you are a Star Trek Fan, go to the Hilton (off the strip) for "Star Trek The Experience"; it cost about $30.
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 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.
2007-06-01 08:07:36 · answer #1 · answered by TINKERTOY ..... the 1 & only 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The MGM and Luxor our at the far south end of the strip. Right now there is a lot of construction going on between them and the action part of the strip. Sure PH (Planet Hollywood) is almost directly across from the construction but it won't be a hindrance. TI is farther North but not central. PH seems to attract the 20-30's crowd and a fun place. Your not far from Paris which is also a rock'n place a night. Then just a little bit farther up the strip is Harrah's that has Carnival Court. Carnival Court has great bands and those awesome flare bartenders. The entertainment lasts until 2-3 a.m. at the least. Hands down of the places you mentioned go for PH.
2016-05-17 23:15:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are planning on going to a big show or going to a club, do NOT make a list of things to do. There is a lot to do, and you will not be able to do everything. Even people who go there several times a year don't try to do everything, they have their favorites. Other people have their own favorites. Just see what you can see. The first time I was there (I was 21), I never left the south end of the strip (had no need to).
All I can recommend is to bring a lot of money (the best things in Vegas are not cheap), get a nice meal for your 21st (you will see ads for many gourmet restaurants), find a nice club, and make sure you bring a comfortable pair of walking shoes (you will walk a lot).
And keep in mind that if you arrive one day before your birthday, they will strictly enforce the under 21 rules to you. I took a friend of mine out there for his 21st and 10 minutes before his birthday, a casino refused to cash his traveler's check. They told him to come back in 10 minutes.
2007-05-31 17:29:31 · answer #3 · answered by j-man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a Few:
The Welcome to Vegas Sign
Bellagio; Fountains, Lobby, Gardens, Architechture
Caesars; Fountains,Lobby, Architechure, Atlantis, Pool
Venetian; Gondolas, Architechure, Shoppes
Treasure Island; Sirens Show
Mirage; Volcano, Rain Forrest, Tiger Habitat, Dolphin Habitat
Paris; Eiffel Tower, Architechture
NY,NY; Architechure, Rollorcoaster
Excalibur; Castle, Med-Evil Shows
Bally's; Lobby, Light Show
MGM, Huge Lion, Lion Habitat
Luxor; Architechture, Light Beam
Mandalay Bay; Lobby, Aquarium, Pool, Shark Reef, Treasure Show Case, Mix Lounge, HOB
Flamingo; Wildlife Exhibit, Pool
Stratosphere
Fremont Street Experience
Golden Nugget; Largest Gold Nugget in the World
Sam's Town Hotel; Mystic Falls Park
Lake Meade
Hoover Dam
Grand Canyon West and the Skywalk
Valley of Fire
Area 51
Red Rock
Death Valley
Lake Havasu
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as far as clubs
it depends which nights you go...
the best clubs on the best nights
monday
House of Blues (Karaoke w/ a live band)
Jet @ Mirage
tuesday
Pure @ Caesars
wednesday
voodoo lounge @ Rio
tangerine @ TI
thursday
light @ Bellagio
tryst @ Wynn
friday
tao @ Venetian
saturday
go to the Palms; Rain, Moon, Ghostbar, & Playboy Club
or
go to MGM; Studio 54, Tabu, & Treato
sunday
body english @ Hard Rock
email me for vip passes
cablehookupman@yahoo.com
-M
2007-05-31 11:12:27 · answer #4 · answered by marshall m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want the best, and least expensive meal in Vegas, go to the California hotel. There, they serve a prime rib dinner, that includes baked potato, green beans, and all you can eat salad bar for only, and are you ready for this...$6.99. You must go there, this is a steal!!!! If you had this meal anywhere else, by the way, they do not inject the meat with a filler, it would cost at least $26.99.
2007-06-02 11:14:02 · answer #5 · answered by Learning is fun! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well.. You should definelty go to the stratosphere.. Take the time to walk through the different hotels. They all have different themes. Check out the night life, like the pirate show at Treasure Island. The water show, The Volcano. cant remember which hotels they are in front of but if you walk down the main strip, you will see them. Also the wax museum was cool if you have never gone to one.
2007-05-31 10:11:32 · answer #6 · answered by sea_sher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really liked eating at Toby Keiths "I Love This Bar & Grill". My favorite casino to visit is the NYNY. I would do the breakfast buffet at the Paris, the seafood buffet at the Fremont downtown and for $9.99 the Fremonts regular buffet was well worth it and has a nice dining room to boot. I am not one to pay cover charges to clubs so I would look for free ones......I know they are out there.
2007-05-31 11:39:19 · answer #7 · answered by otisisstumpy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must see the show at the Mirage - LOVE. It is Beatles music and it is fantastic. I have seen it twice and want to see it everytime I go back to Vegas.
2007-06-02 17:14:13 · answer #8 · answered by smartie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After you are legally smashed for the first time have breakfast at dennys
2007-05-31 16:56:22 · answer #9 · answered by tomnebraska 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Olympic GARDENS!! FOR SURE!! TRUST ME, ITS ON LAS VEGAS BLVD WHICH IS THE STRIP KITTY CORNER FROM THE STRATOSPHERE.HAVE FUN AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY
2007-05-31 18:56:12 · answer #10 · answered by ~FliZo~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋