Las Vegas Trip Suggestions???

[kysirsoze]

I know there have been other threads on here for the same thing, but search is failing me. My wife and I are going to be there Sunday-Wednesday in mid July. We are staying at the Golden Nugget on Sunday (For kitschy Fremont Street fun and because it's cheap as hell) and we're staying at The Linq on Monday and Tuesday nights. Only activity set in stone is we are seeing "O" on Tuesday night.

We're interested in a good pool at some point, possibly a spa day, a really good live music venue. We're pretty much down for whatever. Budget wise, probably in the neighborhood of 300-400 for entertainment (in addition to "O"). Pretty flexible on food budget, but probably will keep it simple other than one or two nicer meals. I know some of you guys go to Vegas quite a bit. Any ideas? One thing to note, that Tuesday is my wife's birthday and Wednesday is our anniversary (although we'll be driving back to LA for part of it)

TIA. Rep for serious or particularly funny responses.

[cabletech94]

in all honesty, my wife and i are going to vegas in mid july AND staying at the nugget as well.
do the peppermill. great eats, huuuuuuge portions. i haven't been to vegas in 5 or 6 years. we do love the downtown atmosphere.

[Dartgod]

Originally Posted by shitgoose

Peppermill for breakfast

This. We go there every trip.

HUGE portions.

[Dartgod]

If you have a car and want to kill some time without spending anything other than gas money, take a drive out to Red Rock Canyon or better yet Valley of Fire.

[Why Not?]

Originally Posted by Dartgod

If you have a car and want to kill some time without spending anything other than gas money, take a drive out to Red Rock Canyon or better yet Valley of Fire.

Love RRC. Great place to walk around or just hang out. Gonna be hot as balls in July though.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by kysirsoze

I know there have been other threads on here for the same thing, but search is failing me. My wife and I are going to be there Sunday-Wednesday in mid July. We are staying at the Golden Nugget on Sunday (For kitschy Fremont Street fun and because it's cheap as hell) and we're staying at The Linq on Monday and Tuesday nights. Only activity set in stone is we are seeing "O" on Tuesday night.

We're interested in a good pool at some point, possibly a spa day, a really good live music venue. We're pretty much down for whatever. Budget wise, probably in the neighborhood of 300-400 for entertainment (in addition to "O"). Pretty flexible on food budget, but probably will keep it simple other than one or two nicer meals. I know some of you guys go to Vegas quite a bit. Any ideas? One thing to note, that Tuesday is my wife's birthday and Wednesday is our anniversary (although we'll be driving back to LA for part of it)

TIA. Rep for serious or particularly funny responses.

I know you are already booked, but some of the best bang for your buck is Signature or Jockey Club.

For casual food, Bruxie near NYNY for Chicken & Waffles is pretty good. Bazaar Meat for best bang for your buck meats, and still classy. So many places to eat, hard to go wrong.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by kysirsoze

Well I don't know what your game and stakes are, but if you know of some really low stakes craps and blackjack tables, I wanna hear about it.

I think that shithole off of Trop and Koval called Hooters has $1 blackjack.

[Bearcat]

The piano bar next door to the Linq at Harrah's is fun.

[Why Not?]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

The piano bar next door to the Linq at Harrah's is fun.

Yeah. They have some of my favorite table games right there. It's fun to play cards while the dueling pianos thing is going on.

[jdubya]

Literally just got home from Vegas last night. We stayed at the Nugget for 3 nights. I am 53 years old so take my opinions with that in mind:

The Nugget is off the "Strip" by 5 to 10 minutes. Uber or taxis will cost you about $20 to $25 to take you and your family to the "strip" and you may wait about 30 minutes for a car. The Nugget is filled with millenials and a bit older haha.......to me it seemed like spring break. The Nugget is on "Fremont Street" which is an epic horror show of inhumanity.....but you have to walk the 2-4 blocks and just people watch...too funny. I had a great half day at the "Mob Museum" which is walking distance from the Nugget. That was fun but Ive been told that the best "mob" tour is with Frank Cullatta who is an old mobster that is the real deal and gives private tours. That was my favorite tour by far. The Venitian kicks ass....Mandalay Bay is cool but kinda weird when understanding where the shooter was and where he shot....kinda raised the hairs on my neck a bit when I drove by. Took my son to "Red Rock" canyon which was cool for a short time but became boring quickly.

My take? I would do the Frank Cullatta private tour #1 but if that fails, do the Mob Museum tour.

Do the Strip but the Venitian is probably best and check out the short water show at the Bellagio as I heard they are stopping it soon and will replace it with shops.

At the Nugget go for a walk down Fremont Street. Not for kids.....because this is a freak show especially at night but entertaining as all heck. The Nugget does have a great pool and slide but it is crowded as hell.

Last but not least, buy a cheap cooler to bring to your room for all your booze and fill with ice from the machines. Beer and booze anywhere in or near hotel is outrageous. Go a few blocks away to a safeway or target store and load up on beer, wine or whatever you drink.....and bring it into your room. TRUST ME.....you will save tons of money doing this. Half the luggage coming in and out of the lobby are coolers on wheels with cases of beer in tow. If not, have fun paying $7.00 for a coors lite or $15.00 for a mojito lol.....

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by jdubya

Literally just got home from Vegas last night. We stayed at the Nugget for 3 nights. I am 53 years old so take my opinions with that in mind:

The Nugget is off the "Strip" by 5 to 10 minutes. Uber or taxis will cost you about $20 to $25 to take you and your family to the "strip" and you may wait about 30 minutes for a car. The Nugget is filled with millenials and a bit older haha.......to me it seemed like spring break. The Nugget is on "Fremont Street" which is an epic horror show of inhumanity.....but you have to walk the 2-4 blocks and just people watch...too funny. I had a great half day at the "Mob Museum" which is walking distance from the Nugget. That was fun but Ive been told that the best "mob" tour is with Frank Cullatta who is an old mobster that is the real deal and gives private tours. That was my favorite tour by far. The Venitian kicks ass....Mandalay Bay is cool but kinda weird when understanding where the shooter was and where he shot....kinda raised the hairs on my neck a bit when I drove by. Took my son to "Red Rock" canyon which was cool for a short time but became boring quickly.

My take? I would do the Frank Cullatta private tour #1 but if that fails, do the Mob Museum tour.

Do the Strip but the Venitian is probably best and check out the short water show at the Bellagio as I heard they are stopping it soon and will replace it with shops.

At the Nugget go for a walk down Fremont Street. Not for kids.....because this is a freak show especially at night but entertaining as all heck. The Nugget does have a great pool and slide but it is crowded as hell.

Last but not least, buy a cheap cooler to bring to your room for all your booze and fill with ice from the machines. Beer and booze anywhere in or near hotel is outrageous. Go a few blocks away to a safeway or target store and load up on beer, wine or whatever you drink.....and bring it into your room. TRUST ME.....you will save tons of money doing this. Half the luggage coming in and out of the lobby are coolers on wheels with cases of beer in tow. If not, have fun paying $7.00 for a coors lite or $15.00 for a mojito lol.....

Dude it's free when you gambol or play poker. Even if you don't want to gambol. Just sit down at a 1/2 No Limit table with $50. Play no hands. You can get at least 4 drinks for probably six dollars in blinds. Anything you want, tell them to make doubles. WGAF. And you might even make money (just shove premium hands preflop if you are scared and don't know how to play to eliminate variance)

[jdubya]

Originally Posted by BWillie

Dude it's free when you gambol or play poker. Even if you don't want to gambol. Just sit down at a 1/2 No Limit table with $50. Play no hands. You can get at least 4 drinks for probably six dollars in blinds. Anything you want, tell them to make doubles. WGAF. And you might even make money (just shove premium hands preflop if you are scared and don't know how to play to eliminate variance)

You are correct BUT those drinks are so watered down its horrible. Trust me, I have talked with many casino workers haha. Also, I don`t play in the casino.....too frickin stinky for me.

[jdubya]

I know it is "flirting with the enemy" but if you go to the raiderforums board and look up a "Las Vegas laz"......he will hat in hand buy you a beer and show you around in good faith...

[eDave]

Originally Posted by jdubya

Literally just got home from Vegas last night. We stayed at the Nugget for 3 nights. I am 53 years old so take my opinions with that in mind:

The Nugget is off the "Strip" by 5 to 10 minutes. Uber or taxis will cost you about $20 to $25 to take you and your family to the "strip" and you may wait about 30 minutes for a car. The Nugget is filled with millenials and a bit older haha.......to me it seemed like spring break. The Nugget is on "Fremont Street" which is an epic horror show of inhumanity.....but you have to walk the 2-4 blocks and just people watch...too funny. I had a great half day at the "Mob Museum" which is walking distance from the Nugget. That was fun but Ive been told that the best "mob" tour is with Frank Cullatta who is an old mobster that is the real deal and gives private tours. That was my favorite tour by far. The Venitian kicks ass....Mandalay Bay is cool but kinda weird when understanding where the shooter was and where he shot....kinda raised the hairs on my neck a bit when I drove by. Took my son to "Red Rock" canyon which was cool for a short time but became boring quickly.

My take? I would do the Frank Cullatta private tour #1 but if that fails, do the Mob Museum tour.

Do the Strip but the Venitian is probably best and check out the short water show at the Bellagio as I heard they are stopping it soon and will replace it with shops.

At the Nugget go for a walk down Fremont Street. Not for kids.....because this is a freak show especially at night but entertaining as all heck. The Nugget does have a great pool and slide but it is crowded as hell.

Last but not least, buy a cheap cooler to bring to your room for all your booze and fill with ice from the machines. Beer and booze anywhere in or near hotel is outrageous. Go a few blocks away to a safeway or target store and load up on beer, wine or whatever you drink.....and bring it into your room. TRUST ME.....you will save tons of money doing this. Half the luggage coming in and out of the lobby are coolers on wheels with cases of beer in tow. If not, have fun paying $7.00 for a coors lite or $15.00 for a mojito lol.....

There's a little convenience store by the Fremont under the halfpipe that sells bottles of beer for $1.00.

[JakeLV]

How old are you and the wife?

[ThaVirus]

The Luxor pool was basic AF but Caesar's Palace pool was pretty legit.