Things to do in Las Vegas

phoneisbusy
phoneisbusy Posts: 867
edited February 2008 in The Clubhouse
I'm a last minute substitute to go to a conference in Las Vegas next month.
Any suggestions for a good buffet and shows ? Interesting things to do that won't get me arrested like last time?

The last time I was in Vegas, the tower at Paris was still being constructed.
:(

regards

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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited February 2008
    Gamble, I hear you can do that there.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,951
    edited February 2008
    Strip clubs....the end.

    Casino's will just take your money.
    Strippers will too,but at least you get some enjoyment out of it.
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited February 2008
    If you like rides go to the top of the Statosphere and do all the rides. There were building the swing ride that goes off the side of the building when I was there. I did the hole shot ride and that was enough for me.
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  • cambir
    cambir Posts: 1,045
    edited February 2008
    Go to the red rock area just outside the city a bit (Summerlin area, I think).

    You mountain bike? Rent a nice bike and go out for a nice desert ride (very different from PNW/Vancouver riding).

    Take a trip to Hoover Dam.

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  • wizzy
    wizzy Posts: 867
    edited February 2008
    Buffet's are almost never good ... don't know if it's changed, but I think the aladdin "spice market" was one of the better ones.

    A good mess of them are just slop bars.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,982
    edited February 2008
    Off the link......

    Luxor IMAX Theatre: Features a 7-story screen as well as 30,000 watts of sound distributed across six sets of speakers throughout the theater.

    :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited February 2008
    Drink. Alot.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited February 2008
    Fireman32 wrote: »
    If you like rides go to the top of the Statosphere and do all the rides. There were building the swing ride that goes off the side of the building when I was there. I did the hole shot ride and that was enough for me.

    Oh Hell No!!:eek::eek: You would definitely remember that if you did it!

    cambir wrote: »
    Go to the red rock area just outside the city a bit (Summerlin area, I think).

    You mountain bike? Rent a nice bike and go out for a nice desert ride (very different from PNW/Vancouver riding).

    Take a trip to Hoover Dam.

    http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/view.php?u=64587

    Now that sounds nice.


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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,994
    edited February 2008
    wizzy wrote: »
    Buffet's are almost never good ... don't know if it's changed, but I think the aladdin "spice market" was one of the better ones.

    A good mess of them are just slop bars.


    Paris had a nice one, we went to for breakfast/brunch. What ever you do, don't accept the flyers which are handed out to you every 3ft on the street.
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  • kingtut
    kingtut Posts: 813
    edited February 2008
    Dave, I just got back from Vegas last week. $11 dinner buffet at Main Street Station Casino in Downtown is really good -- better than some that cost $25.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited February 2008
    If you have the money, the cirque del soleils are amazing, amazing shows. For food, we really enjoyed margaritaville (freakin AWESOME quesidillas). Bring a bad **** pair of walking shoes.

    Treasure island has a cool free show, they have them around every half hour starting at 7. Then you can walk down to the mirage and wait 15 minutes for their little volcano. The fountains at the bellagio are really cool. The view from the eiffel tower is awesome, it costs around $7-10 i think.

    Dont go to the eiffel tower restaurant unless youre trying to impress someone, you wont get out under $50/plate.

    Heres some pics from when i went last month.
    http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j133/Exalted512/?start=all

    We also went to the hoover dam. Recommended if you havent gone before. You can rent a car and take that.

    If youre like really ballsy rides, the ones on the stratosphere are scary as ****. Take a cab there, its a long, boring walk that far down.
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  • phoneisbusy
    phoneisbusy Posts: 867
    edited February 2008
    Many thanks for all the suggestions!

    Dave
    Time is the best teacher. Unfortunately it kills all its students.
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  • kingtut
    kingtut Posts: 813
    edited February 2008
    Exalted 512, I saw the pictures of the hotel room that you stayed in. How was the room in the pyramid? We have previously stayed in the two towers at the Luxor, but we have not stay in the pyramid rooms.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,994
    edited February 2008
    the elevator was cool in Luxor. That is the hotel we stayed in. We had a deep roman tub w/ seperate shower. That tub came in handy after walking the strip a couple times a day. It was big and deep enough that I (6ft) could sit in and water went to my mid chest.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited February 2008
    kingtut wrote: »
    Exalted 512, I saw the pictures of the hotel room that you stayed in. How was the room in the pyramid? We have previously stayed in the two towers at the Luxor, but we have not stay in the pyramid rooms.

    The ones in the towers are supposed to be nicer. The pyramid room was cool though. It wasnt any nicer than say a holiday inn express, but the view from the 17th floor was spectacular.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,994
    edited February 2008
    Sorry I didn't complete my thought on the elevator in the Luxor, the towers are normal ones, but the Pyramid elevators are on an angle, you can feel it a bit.
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  • bdaley6509
    bdaley6509 Posts: 1,167
    edited February 2008
    If you play pinball, I know there is an awesome pinball museum nearby that you can check out. I'd have to google for details, but PM if you need more info.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited February 2008
    I'd highly recommend seeing Barry Manilow at the Hilton--SERIOUSLY. It's a hell of a show.

    Any of the Cirque du soliel shows are awesome; The "V" (variety) show is always good; Check House of Blues at Mandalay Bay for any artist that might be playing there--Mandalay bay also has some very cool micro-breweries, as does the Monte Carlo. Hit the Luxor for single-deck, $5/hand blackjack. Enjoy! I'll be there at the end of March. Mama Mia! is also an excellent show (Mandalay Bay).

    Go to Vegas.com to book ahead of time--you'll save money and guarantee yourself a seat.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited February 2008
    http://www.coyoteuglysaloon.com/vegas/
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited February 2008
    Party on Fremont Street. A little seedy but a HELL of a lot of fun. The casino at the Golden Nugget is pretty nice as well.

    Buffets? Pass. The breakfast buffet at Paris is GREAT for a hangover, though.

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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited February 2008
    concur on the breakfast buffet at the paris

    the seafood buffet at the Rio kicked **** when I was there, this was 7 years ago though.
    if there is still a big croud in one particular area of that seafood buffet, it will most likly be fore the beer battered fish. wait for it patiently, it will be worth it.
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  • jwhitakr
    jwhitakr Posts: 568
    edited February 2008
    My list of things to do in Vegas, with links for additional info:

    Things to See
    -The Bellagio Fountains (show every 30 min)
    http://www.bellagio.com/amenities/fountains-of-bellagio.aspx
    -The Wynn Ferrari Showroom: The Wynn is an ultra-lavish casino that has a Ferrari showroom inside! Definitely worth a walkthrough
    http://www.wynnlasvegas.com
    -The Lions at MGM: there's a lion habitat inside the casino:
    http://www.mgmgrand.com/entertainment/lion-habitat.aspx

    Restaurants:
    -CraftSteak at MGM
    http://www.mgmgrand.com/dining/craftsteak-steak-house.aspx
    -ESPN Zone at NewYork
    http://www.nynyhotelcasino.com/restaurants/restaurants_espnzone.aspx
    -Tao at the Venetian
    http://www.venetian.com/TAO.aspx

    Sports Books:
    -Mandalay Bay Sports Book
    http://www.mandalaybay.com/casino/book.aspx
    Ceasars Palace Sports Book

    Shows:
    -Penn and Teller at the Rio:
    http://www.harrahs.com/EventsDetail.do?locationCode=RLV&detailName=penn-and-teller-b-detail&eventTitle=Penn%20&%20Teller
    -Blue Man Group at Venetian
    http://www.venetian.com/BMG.aspx

    Best Casinos:
    -MGM Grand
    http://www.mgmgrand.com/
    -Ceasars Palace
    http://www.harrahs.com/casinos/caesars-palace/hotel-casino/property-home.shtml
    -Bellagio
    http://www.bellagio.com/
    -Hard Rock Casino
    http://www.hardrockhotel.com/

    Have fun and good luck at the casinos!
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited February 2008
    jwhitakr wrote: »
    Tao at the Venetian

    If you go clubbing, this is the place. Three (or was it four?) packed floors of gyrating bodies.
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    The Bellagio Fountains at night is a must, as well as the buffett at The Wynn.
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  • etrigan
    etrigan Posts: 160
    edited February 2008
    Both already mentioned:
    Drink and play Pinball. http://www.pinballmuseum.org/
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  • Roy Munson
    Roy Munson Posts: 886
    edited February 2008
    The World Buffet at the Rio used to be pretty good. Dishes from all over the Globe.

    I haven't been to Vegas in about 5 years now but the Rio was hands down the best buffet in town at that time! It was very popular and the line to get in took about 30 minutes so it was best to get there early.
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  • wizzy
    wizzy Posts: 867
    edited February 2008
    Stayed at Luxor, thought the rooms were so-so

    Rio has nice, big rooms when you don't get an one at the older end of the remodel rotation.

    I thought the rooms at the Bellagio were fine. I would stay there again.

    Excalibur, Circus Circus ... I'll never stay there again.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited February 2008
    The Bellagio is gorgeous. MGM isn't too shabby either.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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