Las Vegas Trip Planner?

Question

Me and my wife are going to Vegas for a 3 day vacation. We have not rented a car and will be staying in Circus Circus. Can anybody suggest what to do in 2.5 days. We will be reaching on friday evening at 7:30 and come back Monday morning at 9 am. Where should we go, what should we do. Is everything in walking distance. Thanks

Answer 1

You will be staying on the north end of the strip and it will be a long walk to get to the center of the action, but it is walkable, like a mile or so. But you can also take the bus which runs up and down the strip, in lieu of a taxi. And there is a hop on trolley that runs up and down the strip also.

When you go to Las Vegas these usual things you will want to see for FREE. Since your time is limited be sure to do at least the first 5 of these

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. You can take the bus or a taxi there.

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 $35.

If you want to see a production show, I recommend the show at Bally's, "Jubilee" (there is a "top covered" version for families at about 7:00PM) and the show at the MGM, "KA". These will cost about $100 each; that's the going rate for production shows in Vegas now. I aso suggest that you buy tickets online before you go, particularly if you want to see a Circ d Sol show. You can try for discounted show tickets at a booth in the building with the coke bottle, look for Coke World and the M&M factory. They are same day tickets sold on a first come basis. I have never done this but see people doing it. If you are in Vegas as a couple, you will be stopped many times by folks in a number of hotels trying to offer free stuff in exchange for listening to time share presentations. They will get on your nerves. But if you don't mind sitting through a time share presentation you can get free show tickets or some cash. I also recommend Gladys Knight’s show at the Flamingo and also the George Wallace comedy show at the Flamingo. Clint Holmes' show at Harrahs is good but I didn't care for The Scintas at the Rio Hotel. If you like oldies, go see the show at the Sahara Hotel featuring the Drifters, Flamingos, and Coasters.

People go to Vegas to sightsee as well as gamble. You can see most of the stuff on the Strip by walking, so you don't need a rental car. There is a free monorail between Excalibur, Luxor, and Mandalay Bay. The one on the opposite side of the street which runs from the MGM to the Hilton you have to pay to ride. There is a free bus between Harrahs Hotel to the RIO Hotel that runs every half hour. There is also a free bus that you can get outside the Barbary Coast Casino that will take you to the Orleans and some other off strip casinos.

Plan which hotels/casinos you want to visit each day so you can make the most of your walking and the free monorails and scuttles. When you get to Vegas you will probably have in your hotel room a free guide to the city called either "What's ON" , “Showbiz”or "Las Vegas Today". These are helpful guises as they have a map of the Strip and city with the hotels marked, current hotel shows and prices, plus useful coupons. Some coupons will give you a free souvenir from certain hotels; you just have to take the coupon to the hotel. They also list hotel restaurants and buffets time sand prices.

Answer 2

Spectacular view from the top of the Stratosphere.
Catch a show: The Blue Man Group, Cirque de Soleil-Love,
Dinner at Del Monico's at the Venetian.
Do a little gambling.
Most things are within walking distance on the strip.

Answer 3

One word of advice...stay away from people who want to offer you "free" stuff so that you can sit at a 90minute presentation so the can turn around and try to sell you a time share (RIP OFF!!).

Circus Cirucs has some free shows. TI (Treasure Island also has a free show outside. I have heard that the water show at the Belagio is great to see. Many things to do. HAVE FUN!

Answer 4

If you can, take a helicopter tour...the view is stunning !
Depending on time,company and demand, pricing ranges from $45-several hundred per person.

If you are interested in checking out the Wax Museum...Madame Tussaud's at the Venetian is an interesting tour. They also have an art display at the Venetian.

Taking a cab around town is relatively cheap if you want to hop from place to place. ..but plenty of attractions are right on the strip...Walking Distance,

Answer 5

You will never be bored in Las Vegas. Not only is it affordable, and very luxurious but full of activities. You don't have to gamble or have a lot of money to have a great time.
Here is a list of free attractions
http://www.lasvegas-how-to.com/free-attractions.html
Make sure you see the Bellagio fountains and Fremont street at night.

As far as food is concerned, Vegas has the best. Just visit the buffets and seriously pig out. http://www.lasvegas-how-to.com/buffet.html

Here are tips on how to get around.
http://www.lasvegas-how-to.com/get-around.html

Answer 6

Casio, Clubs/Bars, Lights Tour

Just make a night of the town