Viva Las Vegas -- first timer
3-May-23 8:47pm
#1 sinnie
I'm taking a girls trip to Vegas tomorrow and staying through Sunday. We are staying at Planet Hollywood and plan on shopping Miracle Mile, doing some gambling (set amount set aside for that) ... gonna see The Chicks concert, and also the Chippendales. I'm probably gonna get a new tattoo (not sure what yet, depends on what the artist there is best at but I got several ideas.)
Anything we should hit up on our first time being there? We won't have a car and are mostly looking to be the wild middle aged women that we are.
#1 sinnie
I'm taking a girls trip to Vegas tomorrow and staying through Sunday. We are staying at Planet Hollywood and plan on shopping Miracle Mile, doing some gambling (set amount set aside for that) ... gonna see The Chicks concert, and also the Chippendales. I'm probably gonna get a new tattoo (not sure what yet, depends on what the artist there is best at but I got several ideas.)
Anything we should hit up on our first time being there? We won't have a car and are mostly looking to be the wild middle aged women that we are.
3-May-23 9:49pm
#2 bumsplikity
The Bellagio is right across the road, definitely check out the fountains and then walk inside to see the Bellagio gardens
#2 bumsplikity
The Bellagio is right across the road, definitely check out the fountains and then walk inside to see the Bellagio gardens
3-May-23 10:45pm
#3 KCPenguins
The old strip is kinda gross, but it's cheap and entertaining. Only strip you can eat for under $5 and get a drink. The new strip is expensive, home of the $15 Subway footlong and many drinks. My favorite restaurant was Ventano's in Henderson. Great view of Vegas if you get a window or patio seat, and great food the few times I was there. Not cheap, but not ridiculous by LV standards.
As someone who doesn't care for much of that, red rock canyon is 15 minutes outside of Vegas, as is the Hoover dam. The west rim of the grand canyon is a 3 hour drive, but it's on a rez so it will cost you. If I ever go back, it will be for the hiking.
#3 KCPenguins
The old strip is kinda gross, but it's cheap and entertaining. Only strip you can eat for under $5 and get a drink. The new strip is expensive, home of the $15 Subway footlong and many drinks. My favorite restaurant was Ventano's in Henderson. Great view of Vegas if you get a window or patio seat, and great food the few times I was there. Not cheap, but not ridiculous by LV standards.
As someone who doesn't care for much of that, red rock canyon is 15 minutes outside of Vegas, as is the Hoover dam. The west rim of the grand canyon is a 3 hour drive, but it's on a rez so it will cost you. If I ever go back, it will be for the hiking.
4-May-23 1:39am
#4 SwiftJAB
Make sure to check out the canals in the Venetian, the fountains and garden at the Belagio. I personally like the craps tables better at The Orleans, which would be a quick uber ride from your hotel. People get a kick from Madam Tuseaus Wax Museum.
For food, eat at Momofuko, get Adobada and Lengua tacos at Tacos El Gordo. A cool experienxe place to eat dinner is at the Top of the World at the Stratosphere (rotating restaurant that you can see the entire city from).
Beatles Love and O are great shows if you're looking for any more shows to watch.
#4 SwiftJAB
Make sure to check out the canals in the Venetian, the fountains and garden at the Belagio. I personally like the craps tables better at The Orleans, which would be a quick uber ride from your hotel. People get a kick from Madam Tuseaus Wax Museum.
For food, eat at Momofuko, get Adobada and Lengua tacos at Tacos El Gordo. A cool experienxe place to eat dinner is at the Top of the World at the Stratosphere (rotating restaurant that you can see the entire city from).
Beatles Love and O are great shows if you're looking for any more shows to watch.
4-May-23 8:08am
#6 KCPenguins
MrBean wrote:
Definitely recommend a Cirque for sure.
Meh. I went to one, too artsy fartsy and it was a lot of $$. If you do go to a show, there are shops(?) where you can get discounted tickets the day of. I think they sell tickets for shows that aren't sold out at a discount. I know my buddy got me the Cirque tickets at something like $20 off. Not sure exactly where, but I'm pretty sure it's on the strip.
#6 KCPenguins
MrBean wrote:
Definitely recommend a Cirque for sure.
Meh. I went to one, too artsy fartsy and it was a lot of $$. If you do go to a show, there are shops(?) where you can get discounted tickets the day of. I think they sell tickets for shows that aren't sold out at a discount. I know my buddy got me the Cirque tickets at something like $20 off. Not sure exactly where, but I'm pretty sure it's on the strip.
4-May-23 8:37am
#7 DrizzDrizzDrizz
Dont have any good suggestions to contribute, I’m in Vegas right now (1st time) and I kind of hate it lol...although I had some great fast/street food. the general “oppressive consumerism” vibe just isnt that appealing to me, but it’s likely I just havent seen or done enough because it’s a work trip, i’m sure i’d feel differently if i went with friends or gf
#7 DrizzDrizzDrizz
Dont have any good suggestions to contribute, I’m in Vegas right now (1st time) and I kind of hate it lol...although I had some great fast/street food. the general “oppressive consumerism” vibe just isnt that appealing to me, but it’s likely I just havent seen or done enough because it’s a work trip, i’m sure i’d feel differently if i went with friends or gf
4-May-23 9:06am
#8 sinnie
Thanks all! Good suggesstions here. Will definitly check out the Bellagio fountains and some of these places to eat. I don't mind spending some money this weekend having fun. I have to come back next year for work so it will be good to get the lay of the land too. I'd LOVE to do some hiking and exploring but my friends aren't the type so maybe next time.
Flying in late tonight and our fun begins tomorrow.
#8 sinnie
Thanks all! Good suggesstions here. Will definitly check out the Bellagio fountains and some of these places to eat. I don't mind spending some money this weekend having fun. I have to come back next year for work so it will be good to get the lay of the land too. I'd LOVE to do some hiking and exploring but my friends aren't the type so maybe next time.
Flying in late tonight and our fun begins tomorrow.
4-May-23 9:15am
#10 sinnie
MrBean wrote:
... Don't forget about the hookers and blow! Haha, have fun!
lol thanks. My luck I'd find a cop on my first try
#10 sinnie
MrBean wrote:
... Don't forget about the hookers and blow! Haha, have fun!
lol thanks. My luck I'd find a cop on my first try
4-May-23 10:54am
#11 Bleed_DukeBlue
Agreed. Some of the best Cirque du Soleil shows are in Vegas. I would highly recommend O (stunts over a stage with water) at the Bellagio or Ka (sword-fighting and flips across moving walls, fire, etc.) at MGM.
MrBean wrote:
Definitely recommend a Cirque for sure.
#11 Bleed_DukeBlue
Agreed. Some of the best Cirque du Soleil shows are in Vegas. I would highly recommend O (stunts over a stage with water) at the Bellagio or Ka (sword-fighting and flips across moving walls, fire, etc.) at MGM.
MrBean wrote:
Definitely recommend a Cirque for sure.
4-May-23 11:02am
#12 MrBean
Ka was my first (12+? Years ago) Loved it, would like to see it again! Also saw O there, was good but didn't seem to be as awesome as I had heard.
Have seen numerous others outside of Vegas (the new one at Disney is much better than it used to be).
Would love to get back for the Beatles how, heard it's great!
#12 MrBean
Ka was my first (12+? Years ago) Loved it, would like to see it again! Also saw O there, was good but didn't seem to be as awesome as I had heard.
Have seen numerous others outside of Vegas (the new one at Disney is much better than it used to be).
Would love to get back for the Beatles how, heard it's great!
4-May-23 11:58am
#13 GamersLyf
I just took my first trip to Vegas in February. We had a ton of fun! The Bellagio and Ceasar's Palace are musts! We also hit a buffet at Ceasers, it was expensive but it was fantastic!
#13 GamersLyf
I just took my first trip to Vegas in February. We had a ton of fun! The Bellagio and Ceasar's Palace are musts! We also hit a buffet at Ceasers, it was expensive but it was fantastic!
4-May-23 12:20pm
#14 sinnie
I feel like Caesar's is also Planet Hollywood... I am confused by that because it's billed as Caesars but location is PH. Anyway will be there either way.
Didn't even think about Cirque de Soleil. If we have time we will squeeze in a show. Ours nights are pretty full so it depends on showtimes I guess!
#14 sinnie
I feel like Caesar's is also Planet Hollywood... I am confused by that because it's billed as Caesars but location is PH. Anyway will be there either way.
Didn't even think about Cirque de Soleil. If we have time we will squeeze in a show. Ours nights are pretty full so it depends on showtimes I guess!
4-May-23 1:04pm
#15 KCPenguins
DrizzDrizzDrizz wrote:
Dont have any good suggestions to contribute, I’m in Vegas right now (1st time) and I kind of hate it lol...although I had some great fast/street food. the general “oppressive consumerism” vibe just isnt that appealing to me, but it’s likely I just havent seen or done enough because it’s a work trip, i’m sure i’d feel differently if i went with friends or gf
I went with friends and my gf and still felt the same way. I was done with both strips after 1 day. Really wanted to hike Red Rock but my buddy got sick so never got to do it proper. If you get a free afternoon or early evening check it out. Back then it was under $10 by the car to get in.
#15 KCPenguins
DrizzDrizzDrizz wrote:
Dont have any good suggestions to contribute, I’m in Vegas right now (1st time) and I kind of hate it lol...although I had some great fast/street food. the general “oppressive consumerism” vibe just isnt that appealing to me, but it’s likely I just havent seen or done enough because it’s a work trip, i’m sure i’d feel differently if i went with friends or gf
I went with friends and my gf and still felt the same way. I was done with both strips after 1 day. Really wanted to hike Red Rock but my buddy got sick so never got to do it proper. If you get a free afternoon or early evening check it out. Back then it was under $10 by the car to get in.
4-May-23 4:54pm
#16 bumsplikity
I've seen a few Cirque shows and the Beatles show is by far the worst one I've seen. I thought it was boring and pretty unimpressive when compared to the other Cirque shows I've seen. Two of the people I was with fell asleep.
But I don't care for the Beatles so that was probably a significant factor in my experience.
#16 bumsplikity
I've seen a few Cirque shows and the Beatles show is by far the worst one I've seen. I thought it was boring and pretty unimpressive when compared to the other Cirque shows I've seen. Two of the people I was with fell asleep.
But I don't care for the Beatles so that was probably a significant factor in my experience.
5-May-23 12:42pm
#17 SublimeFan
What stuff do you like? I just got back and the weather was not great - mid 70's / low 80's.
- Everyone has raved about Area 15: https://meowwolf.com...
- The Punk Rock Museum opened not too long ago, and they recently started offering guided tours from notable punk icons: https://www.thepunkr...
- I'm a grown adult who loves magic, so many good acts to see.
#17 SublimeFan
What stuff do you like? I just got back and the weather was not great - mid 70's / low 80's.
- Everyone has raved about Area 15: https://meowwolf.com...
- The Punk Rock Museum opened not too long ago, and they recently started offering guided tours from notable punk icons: https://www.thepunkr...
- I'm a grown adult who loves magic, so many good acts to see.
5-May-23 4:46pm
#18 Chad
I've been 5 times as an adult. Hated it at first. I'm growing neutral towards it.
- Gambling sucks
- The strip is not just soulless, but soul sucking. It feels as gross as it is.
- Lake Mead just looks sad now
- It really isn't very convenient to nice nature stuff. Red Rock is only cool if you haven't seen Utah or Arizona stuff. Death Valley isn't normally very nice, Zion you need to get in the park by like 7 or 8 if you want to get in this time of the year, west rim grand canyon is ok, north rim is the best though way too far from Vegas for a day trip. Valley of Fire is IMO the best drivable place and its okish.
+ there is a good variety of shows for everyone
+ lots of great restaurants, though many require reservations
+ Hoover Dam is still an impressive mega project regardless of how Lake Mead is doing
+ Quite a few good roller coasters and thrill rides
+ Good number and variety of museums
So yeah, for your wild and middle aged women goal, i'd say make sure and get at least 1 good restaurant reservation and find a thrill ride everyone is up for.
#18 Chad
I've been 5 times as an adult. Hated it at first. I'm growing neutral towards it.
- Gambling sucks
- The strip is not just soulless, but soul sucking. It feels as gross as it is.
- Lake Mead just looks sad now
- It really isn't very convenient to nice nature stuff. Red Rock is only cool if you haven't seen Utah or Arizona stuff. Death Valley isn't normally very nice, Zion you need to get in the park by like 7 or 8 if you want to get in this time of the year, west rim grand canyon is ok, north rim is the best though way too far from Vegas for a day trip. Valley of Fire is IMO the best drivable place and its okish.
+ there is a good variety of shows for everyone
+ lots of great restaurants, though many require reservations
+ Hoover Dam is still an impressive mega project regardless of how Lake Mead is doing
+ Quite a few good roller coasters and thrill rides
+ Good number and variety of museums
So yeah, for your wild and middle aged women goal, i'd say make sure and get at least 1 good restaurant reservation and find a thrill ride everyone is up for.
5-May-23 5:59pm
#19 bill
I just remember one thing I liked in Vegas: The Star Trek Experience... but, I guess it closed in 2008.
#19 bill
I just remember one thing I liked in Vegas: The Star Trek Experience... but, I guess it closed in 2008.
5-May-23 7:36pm
#20 bill
Here's something my wife mentioned.
https://meowwolf.com... - it's like an art installation you can visit and explore...
"an interactive, mind-bending immersive art experience. Explore an extraordinary supermarket that bursts into surreal worlds and unexpected landscapes."
#20 bill
Here's something my wife mentioned.
https://meowwolf.com... - it's like an art installation you can visit and explore...
"an interactive, mind-bending immersive art experience. Explore an extraordinary supermarket that bursts into surreal worlds and unexpected landscapes."
6-May-23 7:05am
#21 citizen_zane
bill wrote:
I just remember one thing I liked in Vegas: The Star Trek Experience... but, I guess it closed in 2008.
I went to Vegas back around 2003 or so. The Star Trek Experience was one of the highlights of the trip for me. I think that was at the Hilton.
#21 citizen_zane
bill wrote:
I just remember one thing I liked in Vegas: The Star Trek Experience... but, I guess it closed in 2008.
I went to Vegas back around 2003 or so. The Star Trek Experience was one of the highlights of the trip for me. I think that was at the Hilton.
Viva Las Vegas -- first timer