So I'm going to Vegas this month and I've never been. I've gotten a lot of advise from people in the random threads but wanted to get everyone's opinions.
So what is your favorite show, place to hang out, restaurant, or shop in Vegas? What is the thing I will have to do?
And what will I forget to pack?
Cause what happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas!
Post by motleycrew90 on Apr 1, 2015 8:09:58 GMT -5
I went to Vegas with a few girls from work, so obviously our trip was geared towards woman only. Of course my favorite show was Thunder Down Under. I second the bringing comfortable shoes. My feet hurt so bad and I had so many blisters, and I didn't wear heels! A fun thing we did is the high roller wheel. Which is a Ferris wheel that has an open bar!
Post by lovegrilledcheese on Apr 1, 2015 8:26:17 GMT -5
Yes bring comfy shoes and if you are going out at night and dressed up wear those shoes and carry your heels and switch when you get there. So many girls at night are walking barefoot in pain on the strip.
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I agree with the shoes! Comfort over looks, you will be walking A LOT! As for food, the two best places that we ate were Burger Bar (Mandalay Bay) and Serendipity 3 (close to Caesars Palace).
Yes bring comfy shoes and if you are going out at night and dressed up wear those shoes and carry your heels and switch when you get there. So many girls at night are walking barefoot in pain on the strip.
The 1st night as we were checking in, I was judging the shit out of these chicks walking bare food carrying their heels. Day 2, I totally understood!
Any of the Cirque Du Soleil shows are great, but my absolute favorite was Love (the one to Beatles music) The theater it's in is really intimate compared to the other shows, and there really isn't a bad seat in the house. If you like any Beatles songs this is a must! O and Ka are both really good shows too. Also, there is so much free entertainment- the fountains at Bellagio, the Treasure Island show, or even just walking through the amazing casino areas like Bellagio/Caesar's/Venetian/etc. Have a great time!
Don't forget to check out Downtown Vegas! The old casinos and the famous cowboy are down there. Check out the light show. Zip lining was pretty fun too! Get a coney dog from the D hotel (ok I'm biased but they're delicious if you've never had one).
Definitely Beatles Love!! My favorite show there is Penn and Teller, I believe they're at the Rio. Yes to comfortable shoes. And take at least a day to just walk up and down there strip. There's so much to just see. I love Vegas!!!
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VEGAS!!! You'll have so much fun. There's a ton to do. In downtown Vegas they have ziplining and at night they have different bands playing. On the strip there's is a lot to do. U have to see the valcano at mirage. U have to see the pirate show at TI. U have to see the dancing waters at belagio. And yes please make sure u gave comfy shoes. Have fun!
Post by madamewaffles on Apr 1, 2015 9:08:33 GMT -5
+1 for Beatles Love!! Also, if you're willing to go a little off-strip for food, Firefly on Paradise Road is an awesome tapas place with lots of great drinks too. The chef was on an episode of Chopped, I believe. Also, the Hofbrauhaus is a fun experience. You and/or your husband can get spanked with a paddle (after downing a shot of Jagermeister, of course).
Thanks for the feedback so far. We for sure want to do a cirque show and have it narrowed down to Love or Zarkana. It's so hard to pick one when I want to see them all.
We are also planning on spending a day in old Vegas to see Fremont street.
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+1 to the Beatles show, and all the free entertainment on the strip. Also, checkout the M&M store during the day - they have a really fun "ride"/experience and it's cute and free and a good way to kill time during the day (if you're not hanging by the pool). Agree with the old strip for the evening. You can find some cheap gambling and entertainment is easy to come by. Just generally walking around will be your best bet.
If it's open now, checkout the Ferris wheel and promenade that they just recently built next door to the old Imperial Palace. It wasn't complete the last time I was there, but it was supposed to be amazing when finished. And i recommend walking through a lot of the hotels, just to check them out.
I used to live there. Freemont Street (downtown) is by far the best place to people watch and have a cheap drink. There are a couple upscale bars also if you feel the need to be swanky. And The pool at the Golden Nugget is a MUST SEE, especially at night time when it's free to get in (no swimming but the deck is open)
I used to live there. Freemont Street (downtown) is by far the best place to people watch and have a cheap drink. There are a couple upscale bars also if you feel the need to be swanky. And The pool at the Golden Nugget is a MUST SEE, especially at night time when it's free to get in (no swimming but the deck is open)
We went there the last day before flying out, I hear that it is especially fun at night. I am disappointed that we didn't get to see everything lit up. We were concerned with riding the Duece while drunk, but will see it in the future!
shemarie82, I moved away in 2009, but we went back the summer of 2010 for a long weekend. I can't imagine much has changed, but yes, night is the most entertaining. During the day is kind of sad and there are (were at the time) a lot of bums about. They might have just been hungover tourists though, HA!!
If they still have the zipline, that was pretty neat. You zipped from one end of the street to the other. Way cool at night when the giant overhead screen was playing.
Who are you going with? That will affect my suggestions. . Also, where are you staying?
I'm going with DH who isn't a swimming person (sobs) but likes people watching, gambling, etc. Hes a big history buff too. We are staying at the Excalibur because we are cheap but we figure we won't be in the hotel as much. I do want to do some shopping but I have a day trip to Nashville to go shopping planned for Memorial Day weekend so it's not as big of a deal.
I need stuff to entertain myself during the day while H is in his conference. I anticipate at least one day spent by the pool with a book and a drink, but I've got 2 other full days to kill.
I heard the Cirque Du Soleil show is super awesome. When I went when I was younger in high school, I loved the buffets. Bacon, ice cream, all sorts of yummies, all day errrday.
At the NY, NY hotel there's this amazing Irish restaurant with hands down, the best mac n cheese. My husband said next time we go he wouldn't be mad if we ate there everyday. I forget the name of it now.
Cirque Du Soleil's Beatles Love show is really good. Although I could be bias since it's the only one I've seen.
At the Bellagio they have one of the best alcholic drinks I've had in Vegas, a peach Bellini. They're dangerous and so good.
Nine Fine Irishmen? I went there last year for a couple beers when the piano bar was too full.
If you are feeling like you want to party, there is a bar called the RockHouse in the Venitian. They have battle shots, drunken Jenga, flip cup, and most impressively a mechanical bull! We spent a few hours there, we liked the vibe, and were able to get seats near the open windows. We were able to watch the gondola rides, and people watch.
Ooooo Vegas! The Excalibur is a great place to stay because you're right in the middle of it all. I like to eat breakfast/dessert at Mon Ami Gabi at The Paris. You can sit out on the patio, watch the fountain across the street and people watch. Also, if you like sushi there is a GREAT sushi place off the strip, Kaizen Fushion Roll & Sushi. It's definitely worth leaving the strip for and they're open until 4am, which is important because finding places open past 11 or 12 on a weeknight is surprisingly difficult. Otherwise Sushi Roku is also delicious.
Definitely see a Cirque show (I see you've planned that). And if you like to gamble, I prefer the Cosmopolitan because their air filtration system is AMAZING and you can't smell smoke at all. Although they don't have a lot of cheap tables. Oh also, the Cosmo has great restaurants they're just hard to find because they are on their own floor...just head upstairs. HAVE FUN!
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The most I know about Vegas is what I saw in "The Hangover" lol. DH lived there for a year and said I wouldn't like it. Whatever that means... Hope you have a great time! I'm sure it will be a blast.
Ooooo Vegas! The Excalibur is a great place to stay because you're right in the middle of it all. I like to eat breakfast/dessert at Mon Ami Gabi at The Paris. You can sit out on the patio, watch the fountain across the street and people watch. Also, if you like sushi there is a GREAT sushi place off the strip, Kaizen Fushion Roll & Sushi. It's definitely worth leaving the strip for and they're open until 4am, which is important because finding places open past 11 or 12 on a weeknight is surprisingly difficult. Otherwise Sushi Roku is also delicious.
Definitely see a Cirque show (I see you've planned that). And if you like to gamble, I prefer the Cosmopolitan because their air filtration system is AMAZING and you can't smell smoke at all. Although they don't have a lot of cheap tables. Oh also, the Cosmo has great restaurants they're just hard to find because they are on their own floor...just head upstairs. HAVE FUN!
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