I'm going to Las Vegas next week. What are your recommendations for shows to see and things to do?

Answer 1

Shows
http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shows.cfm

Nightlife
http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/part.cfm

Restaurnats & Buffets
http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/eat.cfm

Activities & Attractions
http://www.vegas.com/attractions
http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/activities.cfm

Public transportation - this one can save you a small fortune if you learn which to use and when. > especially the free hotel shuttles.
http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/transportation.cfm

The best shows - IMO
Mystere - Treasure Island
"Ka" - MGM
"O" - Bellagio

Best inexpensive shows
Mac King - Harrah's
Dirk Arthur - Tropicana

Best Shopping
Forum Shops at Caesars Palace >far and away the best
Miracle Mile - Planet Hollywood
Grand Canal Shoppes - Venetian
Fashion Show Mall

Bargain Shopping
Premium Outlet Mall - I-15 & Charleston
Primm Outlet Mall >free tours

Best of the free spectacles
Fountains of Bellagio
Fremont Street Experience
Masquerade Show in the Sky - Rio
Volcano/White Tigers - Mirage
Lion Habitat - MGM

Awesome view
Top of the Stratosphere Tower - Just before & after sunset
Top of the Eiffel Tower

Must see hotel/casino - in order
Caesars Palace
Venetian
Luxor
Bellagio
Wynn

Best "value" buffets
Main Street Station - L,D
Boulder Station - B,L,D
Orleans - L,D
Palace Station - B,L,D
Fremont Seafood Buffet - Sun/Tue/Fri
Fiesta Henderson - L
LV Hilton - D

Best buffets - Money no option
Sterling Brunch - Bally's
Champaigne Brunch - Circus Circus
Bellagio - D
Wynn - D
Paris - B

My fav restaurants - for value
Pullman Grille - Main Street Station
Prime Rib Loft - Orleans
The Range - Harrah's
Billy Bob's - Sam's Town

Fav brew pub
Triple 7 - Main Street Station - the $7 prime rib dinner(served after 4pm) is a heck of a deal >It says 8oz on the menu, don't believe it, this is a huge piece of excellent prime rib. I eat this one all the time. Don't order the "large" unless you're an NFL lineman or have the appetite of one lol - $1 16 oz house brews after midnight

Best sports book - & it's not even close
LV Hilton

Best place for inexpensive drinks
Casino Royale - $1 margaritas & Michelob
Slots-A-Fun - $1.25 primium beer & 1/2lb hot dogs

Best "low roller" gambling
for little nicke(.05c) video poker - The Las Vegas Hilton, 27 9/6 JOB machines in their sports book - 36 or so at the quarter level

Craps - Casino Royale - $3 with 20x odds or $5 with 100x odds >The Westin Casuarina has happy hour from 5p-10p on weekdays, and you can play craps for $1. This one is within easy walking distance, of the strip(East on Flamingo).

A nice place to play low limit table games is the Orleans -

Day trip
Grand Canyon - long day
Mt. Charleston - Toiyabe National Forest - only 35 miles North of LV -

That should keep you busy for a day or two.

~Jack~

Answer 2

If your not picky on which show you want to see.
Go up to the Rivera around 11AM
There is 1/2 price ticket booth just south of the casino that sells show tickets for that nights shows at close to 1/2 price.
They are a outlet for most shows that have not sold out and you can get some deals.
Have fun.

Answer 3

While I'm no longer a colossal buffet individual and decide on probably the most many great eating places in Vegas, I had have my percentage of buffets after wasting on the tables. In phrases of excellent, I must say the Bellagio had the pleasant and most up to date meals. In phrases of volume and form the International Buffet on the Rio or the buffet at Planet Hollywood had the biggest choice.

Answer 4

lance burton magic show at the monte calo hotel and casino. the comedy the producers with tony danza at the paris hotel and casino.the bellagio waters (free) at night is amazing too

Answer 5

Lance Burton.

Answer 6

Visit vegas.com...it's a site with all the answers. Nightlife, shows, etc. Have fun

Answer 7

Sandy’s Vegas Guide

Things to remember:
1. Drinks are free when you’re gambling. Sitting at a bar and playing a few dollars in a poker machine will get you a free drink. Sitting at a machine in the casino will get you the same. Tipping the waitress or bartender a dollar or two will keep her coming back. If you walk up to the bar and order drinks, you’re going to pay lots more, even for soda or bottled water.
2. Player’s Cards: Before you begin gambling, get a player’s card. Most places offer sign up deals (a coffee cup, a free meal, assorted coupons). If you get a card where you’re staying and you use it while you’re gambling, you can “save” the points and use then toward your room when you check out. Some casinos will combine accounts for married couples, some don’t. I always get a card in my name and ask for a second card. I play with one and my husband plays with the other. That way all the points are going to one card, and accumulate faster. Plus … you’ll get offers in the mail for your next trip!
3. Beware of time-share people! As you walk through the hotels and along the strip, you’ll be approached by people who want to give you free show tickets, free tours, free meals, etc. These are time-share sales people. They promise freebies in exchange for an hour of your time. I warn everyone about this but some people just don’t listen. A friend of mine decided an hour of her time was worth giving up in exchange for a show. So her and her husband accepted, were put on a bus and taken to a “presentation” and weren’t bought back for SIX hours. Their only escape would have been to take a cab back to the strip but that would have been expensive and they wouldn’t have gotten their “free” show tickets. The best way to get these people to lose interest in you and move on to the next person is to say, “Thanks, but we’re leaving tonight.”
4. Free Pulls: Some of the casinos offer “free pulls” on a special slot machine as you walk in the door. There are usually no strings attached, you pull the lever and win something. Usually it’s a key ring or a hat; sometimes it’s a free buffet. Sometimes it’s a coupon for a “fun book” (a book of coupons for that casino). To get the fun book, you can be sure you’re going to have to walk to a far, far corner in the casino. They want to get you WAY inside.
5. $40 for $20: Some casinos offer $40 in slot play for $20. What they don’t tell you is that it’s on a bank of “special” machines, and you can’t cash out for cash. Instead, you play the $40 and then choose a prize based on the credits. So before you hand over your $20, take a look at the prizes being offered. If there’s something in there that’s worth paying $20 for – have fun. If not, keep walking.
6. Valet: If you’re going to be renting a car while you’re there, valet parking is the way to go. For a $2 tip, you can park at a hotel or casino and visit the nearby hotels and casinos.
7. Bus: If you use the busses that run up and down the strip, put your wallet in your front pocket. Vegas is the favorite vacation spot for pick-pocketers, too.
8. Cabs: Cabs are more expensive than a bus, but faster and less waiting. Almost all hotels have a cab line outside one of their doors, a line of cabs waiting for the next fare. A hotel employee will whistle for the next cab in line when you ask for a cab.


Things to see (and most are FREE!):
1. The Freemont Street Experience: Every night there is a light and music show that stretches for blocks. It’s an amazing thing to see … and it’s FREE. Freemont Street is in downtown Vegas, you’ll need to take a cab if you don’t have a car. The street is blocked off from traffic and you can stand in the street and look up and watch the show. (Another place to keep a close check on your wallet.) There’s a different show every 30 minutes, beginning at 8:00 or 8:30 PM. Show times and pictures can be seen at: http://www.vegasexperience.com/ Be sure to check out the video! Freemont Street also has performers and kiosks all along it. Lots to see and worth a trip. Downtown used to be nasty and scary, but they’ve cleaned it up and it’s clean and safe now. Just don’t wander too far off Freemont on any of the side streets. You probably wouldn’t want to anyway, most of the action is right on Freemont.
2. The Fountains at Bellagio: Don’t miss this! It’s a 900-foot long row of fountains that “dance” to music. The songs change, and it’s awesome to see. More info at: http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/bellagiofountains.html While you’re there, go inside and check out the conservatory. Very impressive!
3. Caesars Forum Shops: If you feel like strolling through Rome, check out the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. This is also where the talking statues live. More info on the shops and a link to info on the talking statues at: http://www.vegas.com/shopping/forumshops.html
4. The Canal at the Venetian: This is pretty amazing and a MUST see. You feel like you’re in Italy as you stroll along the canal and visit the shops. You can even take a gondola ride. Check out the Canal Shoppes at: http://www.venetian.com/shoppe/index.cfm and get information on the gondolas at: http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/gondola.html?f=m0at&t=stripat
5. The Volcano, The Tigers and The Aquarium at The Mirage: If you go up the moving walkway and through the front door at the Mirage, you’ll see the white tiger. Pretty cool to see. Head through the foliage to the front lobby and check out the wall behind the check-in desk. It’s a HUGE salt-water aquarium. In front of the hotel there is a huge waterfall that turns into an erupting volcano (loud, bright, and hot!) at night. A trip to Vegas without seeing the volcano erupt just wouldn’t be a trip to Vegas. http://www.themirage.com/
6. The Wildlife Habitat at The Flamingo: An outdoor habitat located within the Flamingo. You can see the live flamingos (still haven’t figured out how to kidnap one) plus lots of other birds, fish, and turtles. http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/wildlifehabitat.html
7. Masquerade Village at The Rio: Masquerade Village is inside the casino at the Mirage. There is a parade in the sky with music and dancing and lights that’s pretty cool to see. This is located off the strip, too far to walk, but there is a free shuttle that goes from Harrah’s to Rio and back. More info and a video at: http://www.harrahs.com/our_casinos/rlv/entertainment/entertainment_detail_07.html
8. The Eiffel Tower at Paris: You can take a trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower. http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/eiffeltower.html?f=m0at&t=stripat

Other Info:
You can find a map of the strip and downtown Las Vegas here: http://www.vegas.com/map.html

You can find a show guide here: http://www.vegas.com/shows/index1.html?key=show01 This site has a search engine that allows you to enter the dates you’ll be in town.

More GOOD Las Vegas info:
http://www.visitlasvegas.com