My son lives in Las Vegas I want to know what it is like before I go visit him,
2007-10-20 06:50:13 · 12 answers · asked by arlene p 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Las Vegas
Las Vegas is really two cities. Theres the residential Las Vegas which is a large desert metropolis.Then theres the "strip" which you have to see to believe,especially at night. Its truly unbelievable and no pictures can do it justice.
2007-10-20 06:52:13 · answer #1 · answered by Mark K 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The economy is based on the casinos. If you want to know about activities, there is gambling and the casinos have shows. There are Cirque du Soleil shows, magic shows, burlesque, and comedy.
There is hiking at Red Rock and you could go boating at Lake Mead.
There aren't any museums to go to and most of the culture is centered in the casinos. In other words, there is no culture.
The temperture is warm in during the daytime right now and cool at night. It's really one of the ideal times to come to Vegas. It's cold from late October to March and hot in the summer. And very windy.
Most people drive, but there is public transportation; however, it's not really that great. Las Vegas is spreadout with a diverse ethnic population and lots of restaurants. There are malls and lots of stripmalls.
It has a lot of new neighbors and everything communities are pretty generic looking. The Mojave Desert is not as pretty as the Sonoran Desert in Arizona.
2007-10-20 18:17:41 · answer #2 · answered by Laughing Libra 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I live here. & To the ones who said it is warm right now are crazy........ I guess it depends where you come from. Today we are 65 & very windy. Last night it was 55. The strip is very busy all the time. There is a lot of people here. Just like a normal city. There is some traffic. Not too bad I was born & raied& live in southern CA. for 30yrs. & the traffic out here is not bad compared to there. Depends of what part of the city he lives in to how the neighborhood will be. I live in the most north west part & own horses, so we have land, it is very quiet in this part. Up by Mt. Charleston. We are pretty much the same as every city, beside the strip..... Have fun & enjoy your visit with your son!!!!!!
2007-10-21 09:15:35 · answer #3 · answered by ClanSinclair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Las Vegas is one Non-stop party, I love it there, I go at least once a year.
2007-10-21 16:46:02 · answer #4 · answered by WestCoastin4Life 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is very vague, but I will try to help. Right now, it is still pretty hot. Possibly some thunderstorms because it is hot but alittle colder. Very busy around the strip. If you dont have to, dont rent a car. Taxis are farely cheap if your only going 2-5 miles or so.If you plan on going to the strip, it is AWESOME. I went there for my 21st birthday party. Stayed up till 5:30 in the morning playing craps. I got so drunk that I couldnt stand anymore. They are very patient with the drunks lol. It is a great place to let go and have fun, and let the casinos take your money. Slots are fun, but you wont win much. Craps and card games are your best bet. They have the lowest house advantage. Actually, card games have no house advantage when your playing against other people.Stay at one game for a while and the money you lose will be made up by the free drinks. Order doubles of liquor or else it will be watered down. Beer is your best bet. Tip the waitress a 5 the first time, and trust me she will be RIGHT back as soon as your beer is finished. Then just give her 2 bucks per beer. Good luck!
2007-10-20 06:58:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
You will never be bored in Las Vegas. Not only is it affordable, very luxurious and full of activities. You don't have to gamble or have a lot of money to have a great time.
I found a list of free attractions at this site
http://www.lasvegas-how-to.com/free-attractions.html
All I can say is Vegas Baby!!
2007-10-20 06:53:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
im a local here
and vegas is like different depending on where you live
near the strip, of course its loud and stuff
but in the residential areas, its quite nice and with quite neighbor hoods in the southwest region
but a little louder in the north
2007-10-20 11:36:34 · answer #7 · answered by amanda 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vegas is like a dream come true
2007-10-22 08:44:28 · answer #8 · answered by Zippy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
right now the weather is crazy some days are hot others are cold so bring cool cloths and some light sweaters
you can pretty much do anything here go clubing, fine dining, hiking, visit lake, etc
if your going to stay in a hotel just ask them about the tourist activites or ask your son :)
hopefully it helps
2007-10-20 06:59:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Desert city, sleepless city,
Many people walking around, many cars circle around strip to see the lights.
Many high level hotels and many casinos.
Many out dated singers and comedians show.
Many exotic dance for $100 per view. Tip excluded.
Many gamblers and many prostitutes.
Many pimps will give your leaflets" discount hot girls"
2007-10-20 11:30:29 · answer #10 · answered by TopGun 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋