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Originally Posted by Dartgod
A word from the wise for you Vegas n00bs. Don't try to do and see everything in one trip. It is impossible. Also, other than a show or two, don't make concrete plans for anything. Just go with the flow. It will make your time there much more enjoyable.
My wife and I have been to Vegas 10 times and I have been 4 times prior to when I met her. We STILL have not done everything we want to do there.
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Yea I think this may actually be the best vegas advice in this thread to be honest. I was in Vegas last summer for a week and a half or so and this is what I found to be true. We had all these things we had planned that we wanted to do in Vegas but once arriving there and seeing all it had to offer for our own eyes one thing became apparent. Plans just don't work well in that city. Definitely a go with the flow type of place I think.
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Originally Posted by phillip
https://www.flamingolasvegas.com/Mak...=OGY0000319323
Follow that link, promo code PFSTL. You can get Flamingo standard rooms (nice, clean) for $35/night during the week or the new renovated GO rooms for a little more. The GO rooms are really sweet with a plasma screen TV and even a TV in the bathroom mirror that appears when you turn it on. The Flamingo is also in a prime location. It's next door to the Imperial Palace that someone mentioned earlier, but the Imperial Palace is pretty crusty.
Definitely go to the VooDoo lounge at the Rio. It's an outside rooftop club that overlooks the entire strip. It's the one thing I'd say you really don't want to miss.
Also, I'm not sure of your age, but most of the hotels now have "day clubs" at their swimming pools with music, dancing, and some that allow topless sunbathing. It's really fun, but leave time for a nap. We got exhausted by getting drunk during the day and then trying to go out at night with no nap in between. It can be hard to balance the day partying and night partying.
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The part you refer to here in bold is no joke for sure. They call it "The City That Never Sleeps" for a reason. Only you really don't get to see or understand the reason until you're actually there. Then it begins to make sense as to why they call it that. Wild city that's for sure.
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Originally Posted by Big Dog
I'll be there right after you (arriving on the 17th). I have enough advice for pages of comments, so I'll pick just a few.
1. Harrah's shuttle - Harrah's owns 7 casinos in Vegas and runs a shuttle between them. It's a good way to get to the RIO and back should you go there.
(You'll need a Harrah's card)
2. Free shows - Several casinos have free shows and exhibits that you can see.
Bellagio Fountains - Outdoor
Caesar's Fountains - Indoor
Freemont Street Experience - Downtown
MGM Grand - Lion Habitat
RIO - Show in the sky (casino floor...err sky)
Mirage - Volcano eruption
Treasure Island - Sirens of TI
There are plenty more, but you get the idea
3. Poker - If you are a poker player, the Sahara offers a nice little tournament 3 times a day (11a, 7p, 11p) There are many great poker rooms, and many
much nicer than this...but when the cards hit the felt it is an issue of buy-in and tournament structure. This is a mid to deep stack tourney for about
$70 if I remember correctly.
4. Cirque du Soleil - You either love them or are disinterested. We love them. Add in the Beatles and 'LOVE' at the Mirage is a good bet. They have 7
permanent shows I think...I have seen 5 to date.
5. Freemont Street (downtown) - It's worth a look around at least once. I don't gamble much there, and only return when I am 'showing' it to someone
anymore. Prices are definitely cheaper.
6. Lodging and food - I can't really help you much here (although I see some suggested in the thread that seem good). I gamble too much at home and get
most of this comped when I go to Vegas. Don't be afraid to sign up for the various rewards cards and don't be afraid to ask for gimmes for signing up
(i.e. a free buffet). I remember being surprised at how much free stuff we got at Planet Hollywood just for signing up.
Well, thats enough!
Have a great time.
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Great advice here too. When I was in Vegas last summer we stayed at Planet Hollywood on the middle of the strip. As you mention the freebies and comps you can get were well received by all. There were lots of them. Very nice hotel "planet hollywood" too. I would recommend staying there myself. Prime location, prime atmosphere, etc. Have a fun trip!