Originally Posted By officerminnie Happy, happy, joy, joy! I just found out I get to go to Las Vegas for training next month. It's only for 4 days, but hey, it's free, and I've never been to Vegas! I'm going with a group from work (a really fun group) and we are staying at the Flamingo. We'll be there from a Tuesday afternoon through Friday afternoon. God I hope we don't have to fly on Southworst. Any advice on what to see in my free time (evenings) would be greatly appreciated. I probably can't afford any really expensive shows but I understand there are hotels alone that are must-sees. Thanks for your input!!!
Originally Posted By DisneyJen057 The pirate show at Treasure Island, it's free and the show times are posted at the front of the hotel. The water show at the Bellagio, it is also free. Have a great time!
Originally Posted By nevadarebel The pirate show at TI has changed drastically in the last couple of years and now is more risque with the Sirens of TI. I love wondering in the Forum shops at Caesars and watching the free fountain shows. The fish tank has a bench in front of it and it is VERY soothing. The water show at Bellagio is very pretty and all is within walking distance.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS piratebrittany and I really enjoy the lions at MGM. Also free!! They are in a very big observation glass tank and the trainers feed them and walk them around so you can see how beautiful they are.
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder Make your way downtown one night and see the Fremont Street Experience. It's a light show on the canopy that covers the very long street. The shows are on the hour and each one is different. It's free as well.
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder <a href="http://www.vegasexperience.com/" target="_blank">http://www.vegasexperience.com /</a>
Originally Posted By bloona ooooooooooooooooh take me! we went in 1991, so it's about time I went again really dont you think? I loved it, we stayed at the Las Vegas Hilton. I loved it for the food as much as anything else.lol.give me an all you can eat buffet and Im happy!...
Originally Posted By DAR I'm going back in September and staying at TI. And your first time going, just remember to relax and have fun, it's impossible to be bored there.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss IMO, hotel "must-sees": NY-NY... the coaster is expensive, but fun. Kewl themed interior Paris... I haven't been to the top of the Eiffel Tower. Too expensive, IMO. Another kewl themed interior. Venetian... the lobby is beautiful, and the mall is worth a walk-through. Bellagio... the fountains are worth a watch, and don't miss the beautiful Conservatory there. Ceasars Palace... the Forum Shops is another themed mall worth a look. -- You'll want to ride the Vegas monorail for a Disney-esque experience. Have fun!
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 ^^ what everyone has already said I especially like to walk through the Venetian shops and restaurants. It's kind of surreal. Get to know the monorail systems before you go. Your feet will thank you
Originally Posted By officerminnie Thanks, everyone, for your help. I am really looking forward to exploring the Strip!
Originally Posted By Buzz Lite-Snack Here's a quick "family friendly" list that I've provided friends at work over the last couple of years. There's lots more we could suggest (just get the one known in these parts as "Ursula" involved in this thread, we try to go LV AT LEAST twice a year since 1999) Keep your eyes open for 2-for-1 and discount coupons - they are in all the magazines and can be found throughout town. You're in a great location at the Flamingo - you are right in the heart of the Strip. If you don't gamble but plan to ask a few questions here. Me, "Ursula" and "999HAUNTS" (probably others too) can steer you away from horrible bets and towards the ones that have the least house edge. SHOPPING: CANAL SHOPPES @ The VENETIAN: <a href="http://www.venetian.com/shoppe/index.cfm" target="_blank">http://www.venetian.com/shoppe /index.cfm</a> FORUM SHOPS @ CAESARS PALACE: <a href="http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=224" target="_blank">http://www.simon.com/mall/defa ult.aspx?ID=224</a> DESERT PASSAGE MALL @ The ALADDIN: <a href="http://www.desertpassage.com/" target="_blank">http://www.desertpassage.com/</a> BELLAGIO & WYNN Shopping courts BELLAGIO: CONSERVATORY & FOUNTAINS at night. Every half hour after 3pm / Every 15 minutes after 7pm(?) – Stay and watch several songs. They’re all different and all amazing and it's FREE. PARIS: Walk through casino & themed shopping area (both are themed to the streets of Paris), go to top of Eifel Tower for view of the city. VENETIAN – Hotel Lobby, Canal Shoppes, Gondola Ride - GRAND LUX CAFÉ has great food for little $ MIRAGE: VOLCANO @ NIGHT every fifteen minutes, SECRET GARDEN & DOLPHIN HABITAT: <a href="http://www.themirage.com/pages/frameset_noflash.asp" target="_blank">http://www.themirage.com/pages /frameset_noflash.asp</a> WYNN – Explore the Grounds and Casino area STRATOSPHERE: Go to the top an hour before sunset and watch the lights come on. RIO – “MASQUERADE SHOW IN THE SKY†FREE in the carnival pit area of the casino. Floats, singing, dancing over your head every couple of hours. NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Check out interior of casino and food court area (themed to the streets of NY complete with steam rising from man-hole covers. Also inside is 9 Fine Irishmen Pub (completely built in Ireland then dis-assembled and shipped over to LV) / Manhattan Express Rollercoaster IMPERIAL PALACE: Free Auto museum upstairs MANDALAY BAY: Shark Reef: <a href="http://www.mandalaybay.com/entertainment/shark/" target="_blank">http://www.mandalaybay.com/ent ertainment/shark/</a> SAM’S TOWN: off strip locals casino . Has a beautiful atrium called Mystic Falls, with animatronic animals, buffet is good and the Steakhouse is great . / Check out virtual tours of Sam’s Town: <a href="http://www.samstownlv.com/vr_tours/index.cfm" target="_blank">http://www.samstownlv.com/vr_t ours/index.cfm</a> DOWNTOWN: FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE – LIGHT SHOW in the Canopy covering 3 blocks FREE MONORAILS: Mandalay Bay to Luxor to Excalibur / Mirage to Treasure Island Best ONE STOP ONLINE RESOURCE: <a href="http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/" target="_blank">http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com /</a> BEST BUFFETS: Mirage - Cravings Aladdin - Spice Market Buffet Rio – Carnival World Buffet (Biggest Buffet in the World) Mandalay Bay - Bayside Buffet Wynn Bellagio Paris - Le Village Buffet <a href="http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/referenceguide-buffets.cfm" target="_blank">http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com /referenceguide-buffets.cfm</a> WORST BUFFETS: Circus Circus / Excalibur / Fitzgerald’s / Imperial Palace / Lady Luck / New Frontier / Sahara / Tropicana
Originally Posted By officerminnie ^^^^^ Wow, what a wealth of information! Thanks so much for taking the time to pass it on so I can "study" before I go (I love to travel with a plan in place -I may not follow it, but at least I have the option). Yes, I am one of those people who is not a gambler but would like to try my luck. I like blackjack, and maybe slots? Any advice on gambling for beginners would be greatly appreciated.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling Well I sure can't add to this list of things to do! What great info everyone's given here. Very nice. I just wanted to chime in to say I hope you have a GREAT time!
