Las Vegas Where to go what to do

4Hummer · 09-15-2004, 01:50 PM

Im going to Las Vegas on company bussiness, October 21 to 23. I will be staying at the Hilton Hotel I belive.

I'm not a big fan of gambling (I'll maybe play $20 in some slots and call it quits)
So what would you recommendations be for things to do there ? (Ill only be free in the evening) where are some good places to go, things to see and do.

HEY anyone live in the area and wanna take me wheeling ? hehe

Just wanted your Ideas. THANKS

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SLC Punk · 09-15-2004, 02:51 PM

Is it your first time there?

If it is, then you gotta hit up the strip. Go to Bellagio, TI, Ceasers, Paris, etc. You can waste a few days going through those casinos.

***midiwall*** · 09-15-2004, 02:59 PM

Wow... that all depends on what you like to do and what you wanna spend!

You can...

See the strip at night
http://www.looktours.com/las-vegas-helicopter-tour.html
See a TON of shows (my favorites)
Blue Man Group
Cirque du Solei (I suggest Mystere if you're alone and only going to see one)
Go freefly!
http://www.flyawayindoorskydiving.com/lv.html
Get to the north end of the strip to see the Fremont Street lights:
http://www.vegasexperience.com/
Do you like M&M's? Get down to M&M world
http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_...m0at&t=stripat
If you're into strip clubs and "The Ladies", then the clubs are all off-strip these days. You'll have to get north for the clubs, and then _way_ out for the Ladies.

btw... There are three Hilton properites on the strip. Do you know which one you're at? Which one you're at may limit your want to get around:

http://www.vegas.com/map.html

Transportation wise... RIDE THE BUS! It's only $5 for a 24 hour pass. The busses are clean, safe and run frequently 24 hours/day.

This is a pretty good site for info btw...
http://www.vegas.com/

EWAYota · 09-15-2004, 04:00 PM

if you can, see the blue man group!

Robinhood150 · 09-15-2004, 04:09 PM

If this is your first time you should really try to get at least 1 more day of free time. I don't like gambling either, but there's a lot to do there. Just walk down the strip and watch the pseudo-shows like the mirage volcano, bellagio fountains, treasure island show, etc. Catching all those street attractions will take a whole evening by themselves.

Also, walk around all the shops like the Forum at caesars, the shops at bellagio, the venetion, etc. Of course you don't really want to buy anything at those shops because they're mostly highend shops like gucci, but they're cool to walk around in anyway. The Rio has a mini-mardi-gras celebration throughout the day, sans-drunk naked women.

The best show by far I've ever seen in Vegas is cirque du solei "O". Cirque du solei mystique is good, but O is better. It costs almost $100 per ticket though.

There's a tram which connects various casinos together along the strip so there's no need for a bus or cab there. If you have a rental car, then try to avoid driving down the strip unless you want to do the "stick your head out the sunroof and yell" thing, the strip is usually pretty congested. I forget the name of the street, but there is one which parallels the strip and it's much easier to drive.

Oh yeah, I know what you said in the assault weapons thread, but...fully automatic weapons are legal in Nevada and you can go to a range and try it.

Who knows, maybe you'll change your mind about them.

kickaha · 09-15-2004, 04:18 PM

Here are a list of CURRENT headliners for that period:
http://www.vegas.com/searchagent/eve...=ALL&x=19&y=13

Not much really. Check back there often though. It's very likely to change between now and 10/21. And good tickets to good shows go fast.

Other than that, "O" is probably the best show there. Mystere is another great Cirque show as is Zumanity. (Warning: Zumanity is an erotic show that many might get offended at.) Blue Man Group is excellent too. If you like magic, Lance Burton and Penn & Teller are very good. Several music acts - including that lady who sang that song in Titanic (sorry, drawing a blank). If you like to shop and buy stuff, there's a ton of that in Vegas. A Bass Pro should be there sometime in the fall - maybe by the time you get there.

Personally, I find the inside of the casinos boring and nearly identical.

doink · 09-15-2004, 04:26 PM

another vote for the blue man group. its an amazing show.

im gonna try out to be one soon.

***midiwall*** · 09-15-2004, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robinhood150

The best show by far I've ever seen in Vegas is cirque du solei "O". Cirque du solei mystique is good, but O is better.

Oh... but... ummm....

He'll have a good time at any of the Cirque shows.

Actually, the new one at the MGM is supposed to be something to really write home about:
http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/Cirque...en/KA/main.htm

Quote:

There's a tram which connects various casinos together along the strip so there's no need for a bus or cab there.

I think it's still shut down from when it lost a wheel:

http://www.casinocitytimes.com/news/...ntentID=145293

obex26 · 09-16-2004, 07:45 AM

I disagree on the mere basis that

A new city ordinance has been put into effect and all casinos and night life have been timed to stop at exactly 10 pm ....

They want to make sure that you are not out to late.

If you can change your plane flight on Saturday we are having this little event going on....

Its billy's Gun run sponsored by the Vegas Valley 4 Wheelers it is apparently a 2 day run though its saturday and sunday but there are not requirements to spend two days out in the middle of no where...............

The tram looked like it was running yesterday I saw one moving but it also costs 3 bucks one way to ride it. Oh yea you can pretty much cover every casino in about 8 hours...... If you just going through looking.....

A new show that is a little off key at the NYNY is called Zumanity...

I presume you are staying at the hilton hotel that is next door to the Las Vegas Convention Center. Its main attraction is the Star Trek Experience

Robinhood150 · 09-16-2004, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midiwall

Oh... but... ummm....

He'll have a good time at any of the Cirque shows.

Oh yes, I agree, they're all pretty good, although I haven't seen the newest one yet.

hmmm...I didn't know the tram was down and I certainly didn't know they charge $3 for it. It's been about a year since I've gone to LV.

4Hummer · 09-16-2004, 10:11 AM

Sadly I cannot take any extended time off. I only have 3 days there =( But as I am a night owl, I will be able checking out allot of your recomendations. (You can sleep when you die)

And yes Im staying in the hilton beside the convention center

thanks for all you input guys

Hong · 09-20-2004, 04:16 PM

If you are a rock climber, then you should check out Red Rocks that's 15min west of town.

hong

BT17R · 09-20-2004, 04:58 PM

Agree with all the above posts for choice of shows. A couple other tips: Although I'm not a big gambler, the character of the casinos changes around 2:00AM-5:00AM when the high rollers emerge. It's worth an all-nighter to wander around an upscale casino and people watch craps, baccarat, blackjack and roulette (my game). The characters are unforgettable, and you might catch a celebrity or two sitting next to you decked out in their evening finery.

Nobody into food here? C'mon, the buffet at Bellagio is simply unbelievable, an around the world cuisine tour, and one of the best values on the strip. Don't miss it.

***midiwall*** · 09-20-2004, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BT17R

Nobody into food here? C'mon, the buffet at Bellagio is simply unbelievable, an around the world cuisine tour, and one of the best values on the strip. Don't miss it.

Yeah.. and the walk from the strip to the buffet line is long enough that you'll be PLENTY hungry by the time you get there!

BT17R · 09-20-2004, 05:59 PM

The upside is that I've met interesting women while waiting. No, they weren't working girls, either.

4Hummer · 09-20-2004, 06:17 PM

well guys I leave tommorrow to Vegas.

Thanks for all your input. I think I'm just gonna wander around and see where my feet take me. I will check out the hotel's you guys mentioned. Is the Bellagio the hotel in the movie Oceans 11 ? Ill diffenitaly check that out.

Rock climbing would be awesome as I am an avid climber, But I think climbing at night is a little dangerous (Only time I get off)

I'd love to go wheeling aswell but

cant get any additional time off.

Thanks again. see you guys in a couple days.

EWAYota · 09-20-2004, 08:46 PM

the bellagio is the hotel, you should check out the water show thats done every 30 minutes too, that was my favorite part of las vegas, and the volcanoe explosion. you cant beat free entertainment. we stayed at the monte carlo and could watch the water show from the window, but when you get down infront, its played to music, awesome!!!

wynn · 09-21-2004, 08:28 AM

If you see this in time I'm off thursday and wouldn't mind showing you a few of the sights. What time do you go (Thurs night Fri morning)? There's even a couple of easy trails really close to town (@ red rock). Take care.

P.S. I'll send an email in case you've seen this in time.

-wynn

***midiwall*** · 10-27-2004, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4Hummer

Im going to Las Vegas on company bussiness, October 21 to 23. I will be staying at the Hilton Hotel I belive.

AND???

Whadya' Do? Whadya' See?

ldivinag · 10-27-2004, 06:54 PM

if you have kids or a kid at heart: M&Ms museum next door to the COCA COLA musuem with the worlds biggest coke bottle...

both are on the strip and close to the MGM...

Robinhood150 · 10-27-2004, 06:57 PM

The coke place closed a little while ago.

4Hummer · 10-28-2004, 09:25 AM

Vegas was Awesome. I maybe gambled 8 bucks if that. Theres just so much to see and do. Sorry I took so long for the Pics. Been busy lately

Any way here are some pics

The New Hotel Venetian. Can you belive this is INSIDE the hotel Late at night.
Looks like downtown Venes (sp?) during the day.

Cool Eh

There was a mining convention across the street. Man would I love to take that thing for a rip

The Waterworks at the Bellagio. THIS WAS COOL...

Volcano. You could feel the heat off this thing all the way across the street.

Rest of the pics are here. www.mudrunner.ca/vegas.html

doink · 10-28-2004, 09:30 AM

see any good shows? where did you stay at?

4Hummer · 10-28-2004, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doink

see any good shows? where did you stay at?

No didn't get to see and Shows. I stayed at the Hilton. I guess this is the hotel that holds the star trek convention. The whole place is covered with star trek stuff.

I was in Vegas for work, and didn't have much free time. I checked out as many hotels as I possible could. MAN those hotels are HUGE.

HEY Wynn... Sorry I never got a hold of you. Just not enough free time. Thanks for to offer to take me out wheeling. Next time im in town Ill have to take you up on that offer.

doink · 10-28-2004, 09:48 AM

thats cool. the hotels are cool enough. when i was there, we checked out all the main hotels. i definitely want to visit vegas again.

09-15-2004, 02:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
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*midiwall* Sponsoring Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattleish, WA Posts: 9,078	Wow... that all depends on what you like to do and what you wanna spend! You can... See the strip at night http://www.looktours.com/las-vegas-helicopter-tour.html See a TON of shows (my favorites) Blue Man Group Cirque du Solei (I suggest Mystere if you're alone and only going to see one) Go freefly! http://www.flyawayindoorskydiving.com/lv.html Get to the north end of the strip to see the Fremont Street lights: http://www.vegasexperience.com/ Do you like M&M's? Get down to M&M world http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_...m0at&t=stripat If you're into strip clubs and "The Ladies", then the clubs are all off-strip these days. You'll have to get north for the clubs, and then _way_ out for the Ladies. btw... There are three Hilton properites on the strip. Do you know which one you're at? Which one you're at may limit your want to get around: http://www.vegas.com/map.html Transportation wise... RIDE THE BUS! It's only $5 for a 24 hour pass. The busses are clean, safe and run frequently 24 hours/day. This is a pretty good site for info btw... http://www.vegas.com/ __________________ ~ Mark '96 4Runner Limited S/C MI - 370cc injectors, Air! horns, Airaid MIT, ATS A-arms, 285/75/R16 BFG MTs, Bored TB, Brembo slotted, Cobra 75 WXST, Deckplate, Downey headers, Hayden cooler, IPT valve body, Level 10 torque convertor, Meanstreak exhaust, OME/OME rears, On-board PC (XM, Nav, WiFi, etc), Port 'n Polish, Remote Start, SAW fronts, Hilux console, SMT-5, Stubb's sliders, Supra MAF, TJM-17, 2.0" pulley, Viair 450c, Walbro 190, Weasy2k cams

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EWAYota Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Richland, Washington Posts: 4,596	if you can, see the blue man group! __________________ DJ 1994 Pickup 22RE, Engnbldr 261 cam, 5 speed. Tires that go around and around... Preping for SAS...... Originally Posted By Fustercluck "Proof that Gangus did not spontaneously generate....he has relatives." Originally Posted By Tacoclimber "My two year old better get a job, soon..." Reply Posted By Oly884 "I hear coal mining is a great career." Myspace

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Robinhood150 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wandering around Phoenix Posts: 6,043	If this is your first time you should really try to get at least 1 more day of free time. I don't like gambling either, but there's a lot to do there. Just walk down the strip and watch the pseudo-shows like the mirage volcano, bellagio fountains, treasure island show, etc. Catching all those street attractions will take a whole evening by themselves. Also, walk around all the shops like the Forum at caesars, the shops at bellagio, the venetion, etc. Of course you don't really want to buy anything at those shops because they're mostly highend shops like gucci, but they're cool to walk around in anyway. The Rio has a mini-mardi-gras celebration throughout the day, sans-drunk naked women. The best show by far I've ever seen in Vegas is cirque du solei "O". Cirque du solei mystique is good, but O is better. It costs almost $100 per ticket though. There's a tram which connects various casinos together along the strip so there's no need for a bus or cab there. If you have a rental car, then try to avoid driving down the strip unless you want to do the "stick your head out the sunroof and yell" thing, the strip is usually pretty congested. I forget the name of the street, but there is one which parallels the strip and it's much easier to drive. Oh yeah, I know what you said in the assault weapons thread, but...fully automatic weapons are legal in Nevada and you can go to a range and try it. Who knows, maybe you'll change your mind about them. __________________ Steve. '93 4Runner V6 Auto 4x4 Robinhood's Lair. \|\| Gettin' Off 4wd Club member Lots for sale:5.29 ARB IFS third member... Click Sierra Club policy: [A reason to close trails] ...Physical soil damage, often readily visible, resulting in: a. Erosion, causing soil loss and damage to stream banks, streams, and fish habitat... Lesson...Stay on the TRAIL!

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kickaha Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 446	Here are a list of CURRENT headliners for that period: http://www.vegas.com/searchagent/eve...=ALL&x=19&y=13 Not much really. Check back there often though. It's very likely to change between now and 10/21. And good tickets to good shows go fast. Other than that, "O" is probably the best show there. Mystere is another great Cirque show as is Zumanity. (Warning: Zumanity is an erotic show that many might get offended at.) Blue Man Group is excellent too. If you like magic, Lance Burton and Penn & Teller are very good. Several music acts - including that lady who sang that song in Titanic (sorry, drawing a blank). If you like to shop and buy stuff, there's a ton of that in Vegas. A Bass Pro should be there sometime in the fall - maybe by the time you get there. Personally, I find the inside of the casinos boring and nearly identical. __________________ BuyerBeware!

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doink Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atl. Georgia Posts: 3,078	another vote for the blue man group. its an amazing show. im gonna try out to be one soon. __________________ -m. buy my bands record on iTunes LISTEN TO MY BAND PLEASE

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obex26 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 229	I disagree on the mere basis that A new city ordinance has been put into effect and all casinos and night life have been timed to stop at exactly 10 pm .... They want to make sure that you are not out to late. If you can change your plane flight on Saturday we are having this little event going on.... Its billy's Gun run sponsored by the Vegas Valley 4 Wheelers it is apparently a 2 day run though its saturday and sunday but there are not requirements to spend two days out in the middle of no where............... The tram looked like it was running yesterday I saw one moving but it also costs 3 bucks one way to ride it. Oh yea you can pretty much cover every casino in about 8 hours...... If you just going through looking..... A new show that is a little off key at the NYNY is called Zumanity... I presume you are staying at the hilton hotel that is next door to the Las Vegas Convention Center. Its main attraction is the Star Trek Experience __________________ I sold it for an altima.... Last edited by obex26; 09-16-2004 at 07:49 AM.

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4Hummer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,975	Sadly I cannot take any extended time off. I only have 3 days there =( But as I am a night owl, I will be able checking out allot of your recomendations. (You can sleep when you die) And yes Im staying in the hilton beside the convention center thanks for all you input guys __________________ Michael 1991 4Runner 22RE. CHOP www.obsessiveoffroadclub.com

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Hong Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 89	If you are a rock climber, then you should check out Red Rocks that's 15min west of town. hong __________________ FS: 2002 Toyota Tacoma Extended Cab 4x4 http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/93017606.html

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BT17R Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Da Gorge, Oregon Posts: 5,673	Agree with all the above posts for choice of shows. A couple other tips: Although I'm not a big gambler, the character of the casinos changes around 2:00AM-5:00AM when the high rollers emerge. It's worth an all-nighter to wander around an upscale casino and people watch craps, baccarat, blackjack and roulette (my game). The characters are unforgettable, and you might catch a celebrity or two sitting next to you decked out in their evening finery. Nobody into food here? C'mon, the buffet at Bellagio is simply unbelievable, an around the world cuisine tour, and one of the best values on the strip. Don't miss it. __________________ '07 FJ Cruiser TRD SE 6M/T

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BT17R Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Da Gorge, Oregon Posts: 5,673	The upside is that I've met interesting women while waiting. No, they weren't working girls, either. __________________ '07 FJ Cruiser TRD SE 6M/T

09-20-2004, 06:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
4Hummer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,975	well guys I leave tommorrow to Vegas. Thanks for all your input. I think I'm just gonna wander around and see where my feet take me. I will check out the hotel's you guys mentioned. Is the Bellagio the hotel in the movie Oceans 11 ? Ill diffenitaly check that out. Rock climbing would be awesome as I am an avid climber, But I think climbing at night is a little dangerous (Only time I get off) I'd love to go wheeling aswell but cant get any additional time off. Thanks again. see you guys in a couple days. __________________ Michael 1991 4Runner 22RE. CHOP www.obsessiveoffroadclub.com

09-20-2004, 08:46 PM	#17 (permalink)
EWAYota Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Richland, Washington Posts: 4,596	the bellagio is the hotel, you should check out the water show thats done every 30 minutes too, that was my favorite part of las vegas, and the volcanoe explosion. you cant beat free entertainment. we stayed at the monte carlo and could watch the water show from the window, but when you get down infront, its played to music, awesome!!! __________________ DJ 1994 Pickup 22RE, Engnbldr 261 cam, 5 speed. Tires that go around and around... Preping for SAS...... Originally Posted By Fustercluck "Proof that Gangus did not spontaneously generate....he has relatives." Originally Posted By Tacoclimber "My two year old better get a job, soon..." Reply Posted By Oly884 "I hear coal mining is a great career." Myspace Last edited by EWAYota; 09-20-2004 at 08:51 PM.

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wynn Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 100	if you see this If you see this in time I'm off thursday and wouldn't mind showing you a few of the sights. What time do you go (Thurs night Fri morning)? There's even a couple of easy trails really close to town (@ red rock). Take care. P.S. I'll send an email in case you've seen this in time. -wynn __________________ 1994 4runner SR5 4X4 V6 K&N DROP-IN, Warn hubs 1995 4runner- Bumpers, Warn winch, sliders, 33s, MT II wheels, Rancho 9000s, SAW t bars, Rockstomper brace, Aisin hubs, Rockstomper disconnects, Panhard, Downey 1.5 HDs, Daystar 1.25 spacers, Detoit EZ front, Detroit soft rear, 1" RB body lift, FAL fan 1999 4runner Limited 2wd- two kids carseats (the best mods ever)

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ldivinag Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: N37 39* W122 3* Posts: 1,428	if you have kids or a kid at heart: M&Ms museum next door to the COCA COLA musuem with the worlds biggest coke bottle... both are on the strip and close to the MGM... __________________ leo d. stock 90 4runner

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Robinhood150 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wandering around Phoenix Posts: 6,043	The coke place closed a little while ago. __________________ Steve. '93 4Runner V6 Auto 4x4 Robinhood's Lair. \|\| Gettin' Off 4wd Club member Lots for sale:5.29 ARB IFS third member... Click Sierra Club policy: [A reason to close trails] ...Physical soil damage, often readily visible, resulting in: a. Erosion, causing soil loss and damage to stream banks, streams, and fish habitat... Lesson...Stay on the TRAIL!

10-28-2004, 09:25 AM	#22 (permalink)
4Hummer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,975	PICS FROM VEGAS... Sorry for the delay Vegas was Awesome. I maybe gambled 8 bucks if that. Theres just so much to see and do. Sorry I took so long for the Pics. Been busy lately Any way here are some pics The New Hotel Venetian. Can you belive this is INSIDE the hotel Late at night. Looks like downtown Venes (sp?) during the day. Cool Eh There was a mining convention across the street. Man would I love to take that thing for a rip The Waterworks at the Bellagio. THIS WAS COOL... Volcano. You could feel the heat off this thing all the way across the street. Rest of the pics are here. www.mudrunner.ca/vegas.html __________________ Michael 1991 4Runner 22RE. CHOP www.obsessiveoffroadclub.com

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doink Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atl. Georgia Posts: 3,078	see any good shows? where did you stay at? __________________ -m. buy my bands record on iTunes LISTEN TO MY BAND PLEASE

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doink Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atl. Georgia Posts: 3,078	thats cool. the hotels are cool enough. when i was there, we checked out all the main hotels. i definitely want to visit vegas again. __________________ -m. buy my bands record on iTunes LISTEN TO MY BAND PLEASE

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