Vegas ideas

Anwyn · October 20, 2005

Hi everyone,

DH and I are planning a second honeymoon to Las Vegas this Winter. We've never been there before, so I'm hoping you guys can give us some advice on which attractions/shows we need to see. There are so many casinos and shows... I'm a little overwhelmed.

Other than the Star Trek experience, I don't even know where to start. Yes, I know. We're huge geeks.

DeLarla - I know you live in Vegas, so I'd also appreciate the scoop from a local!

ReneBean · October 20, 2005

If you are a Trekkie or a Trekker - the Experience was great fun. Don't forget to stop by Quarks for some Tranya... MMMMMMM. And, of course, there is a TON of Star Trek parephenalia to buy... I am the proud owner of a Tribble and two giant Soup mugs...

M&M World was 4 floors of shameless marketing... If you can get past the actual candy, it was fun, too.

Have a great time!!

princess_n_thep · October 20, 2005

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princess_n_thep · October 20, 2005

But for all to see..... I am a "free" hound so here are my ideas: (don't all of you call me a cheapie all at once please, ha ha)

1.Dancing Waters

Bellagio Hotel/Casino

Mon-Fri: 3p-8p Every 1/2 hour, 8p-12a Every 15 minutes

Sat-Sun: 12p-8p Every 1/2 hour, 8p-12a Every 15 minutes

2.Fountain Festival

The Forum Shops within Caesar's Palace

3.Fremont Street Experience Light Show

Fremont Street, Downtown Las Vegas

Daily: Every Hour starting at Dusk

4.Masquerade Show in the Sky

Rio Hotel/Casino

Mon-Sun: 3p, 4p, 5p, 6:30p, 7:30p, 8:30p, 9:30p

5.Sirens of TI

Treasure Island Hotel/Casino

Nightly: 5:30p, 7p, 8:30p and 10p

6.The Volcano

Mirage Hotel/Casino

Every 15 minutes from Dusk to Midnight

Visit the Dolphin habitat at The Mirage

7.The White Tigers

Mirage Hotel/Casino

Daily: 24-hours

8. Gondola watching at The Venetian. Be entertained by strolling mimes and street performers: Canal Shoppes, Venetian

9. Caesars Palace. Stroll to the Forum Shops, and watch a seven-minute show of special effects as Roman statues come to life.

10. Gaze upon the Eiffel Tower. Paris Las Vegas opened in September 1999 complete with faux Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. The Eiffel Tower has legs rooted in the hotel’s giant casino and stretches 50 stories into the Nevada sky. Stroll the streets of Paris. Feel the surrealism as you open the door to Paris Las Vegas, walk through a noisy casino, and find yourself ambling down the cobblestone pathways of The City of Light.

11. The Wildlife Habitat at the Flamingo Las Vegas. This resort is host to a collection of more than 300 birds, including a flock of pink Chilean flamingos. African penguins, swans, ducks, and turtles also cavort amid lush tropical foliage imported from all over the world.

12. Stroll around Mandalay Bay (at the south end of the Strip). Enjoy the trained birds and the aquarium near the registration desk, marvel at the huge wave pool and the beach that fronts it, and spring for a visit to "Shark Reef," A large walk-through salt Water aquarium.

13. Classic car collection: Imperial Palace

14.View an exquisite collection of fine art: Bellagio

15. Watch the dragon battle against the magician: Excalibur's moat

A family-oriented show with a medieval theme. This show has musicians, puppetry, magicians, and juggling. Excalibur's Court Jester Stage

16.See the world's largest atrium: Luxor

17. Ride the trams!

18. A computer generated thunderstorm hits the hallways of the Desert Passage shopping mall. Aladdin Hotel

19. Circus acts all over. Circus Circus

20. Watch and rate new television shows. MGM Grand, CBS Television City

21. Most casinos offer free lessons for most of the table games in the casino.

22. As long as the cocktail waitress thinks you are gambling, you can get free drinks.

23. Air Play show,Not only does the Tropicana have a beautiful Tiffany glass ceiling, six times a day they give you another reason to look up with “Air Play”, a FREE show featuring acrobats, aerialists, jugglers and singers suspended high above the floor. Tropicana

24. located seven miles from the Strip offers free admission to the factory for a behind-the-scenes look at the candy-making (and tasting) process. Ethel M’s chocolate Factory

25. Hoover Dam (self explanatory)

26. A fantastic and breathtaking drive up to Mt. Springs and a drink at Mt. Springs Saloon. (my personal favorite!!!) Head on over to Old Nevada too to feed the evil geese, see the rescue animals and let your husband pee in their bathtub!!

DeLarla · October 20, 2005

There's really no way to plan. You'll have this whole plan, then you see the Strip and the Vegas Gods hypnotize you. Then you just go, go, go. If you've never been here, it really is quite spectacular... and then some! Jenna's list is good. Shoot for just a couple things, because you'll get distracted and will try to do too much.

Penni60 · October 20, 2005

WOW! Jenna that list is great. I am printing it off now. John and I are celebrating our 7 year anniversary in November and planning a trip there. Gonna check out the NEW Blue Man Group and go see Queen's rock opera as well. Lots to do in Vegas.

live2canoe · October 20, 2005

I go to Vegas fairly often (I'm coming in November, Lisa - fair warning)

My absolute FAVORITE place to stay is the Mandalay Bay.

They have the BEST spa I ahve ever been to - and I've been to my share.

If you go, call the spa in advance and set up an appointment for a facial or a massage. Do worry about which one - they a gazillion to choose from. You can decide when you get there. If you pay for a treatment, you get to use the spa for free all day. They have 4 hot tubs, a sauna and a eucalyptus steam room that is to die for. They have vegetable and fruit juices and bottles of Water all free for the taking. The showers in the spa are huge and wonderful and complete with spa exclusive shampoos and conditioners and body washes. Every shower has a different 'scent' to try. All the showers have a personal loofah - which I take home.

Don't even get me started on thier beach/pool!!

Can you tell I love that place??

DeLarla · October 20, 2005

Don't waste your money on We Will Rock You (rock musical to Queen.) It's a disgrace to Freddy. The skit is so stupid that I actually talked on the cell phone and cleaned out my purse. It's like Austin Powers meets Grease, trying to do this lame futuristic thing. I went for my b-day and was thoroughly disappointed. Go see Mamma Mia instead (to the music of Abba.) Even if you don't like Abba, it's a great show that I've seen 4 times.

Don't miss Fremont Street. If you like Prime Rib, go to Jerry's Nugget in North Las Vegas (Las Vegas Blvd. No.) It's not the best neighborhood or casion, but there's nowhere on Earth you can get a hunk of prime rib like Jerry's. Order the Thick Cut Prime Rib for under $14.00 for hubby. You can eat from his.