Sunday, April 28, 2013

Can anyone tell me what things there are to do in Las vegas?

Q. Gambling, I know, but I am surprising my usband on his 53rd birthday in July with a trip to vegas, a few nights stay, and tickets to the Cirque du Soliel.
What else is there to do to make our days enjoyable?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
We are staying at the Mirage Hotel on the strip.

A. Sandyâs Vegas Guide

Things to remember:
1.Drinks are free when youâre gambling. Sitting at a bar and playing a few dollars in a poker machine will get you a free drink. Sitting at a machine in the casino will get you the same. Tipping the waitress or bartender a dollar or two will keep her coming back. If you walk up to the bar and order drinks, youâre going to pay lots more, even for soda or bottled water.
2.Playerâs Cards: Before you begin gambling, get a playerâs card. Most places offer sign up deals (a coffee cup, a free meal, assorted coupons). If you get a card where youâre staying and you use it while youâre gambling, you can âsaveâ the points and use then toward your room when you check out. Some casinos will combine accounts for married couples, some donât. I always get a card in my name and ask for a second card. I play with one and my husband plays with the other. That way all the points are going to one card, and accumulate faster. Plus ⦠youâll get offers in the mail for your next trip!
3.Beware of time-share people! As you walk through the hotels and along the strip, youâll be approached by people who want to give you free show tickets, free tours, free meals, etc. These are time-share sales people. They promise freebies in exchange for an hour of your time. I warn everyone about this but some people just donât listen. A friend of mine decided an hour of her time was worth giving up in exchange for a show. So her and her husband accepted, were put on a bus and taken to a âpresentationâ and werenât bought back for SIX hours. Their only escape would have been to take a cab back to the strip but that would have been expensive and they wouldnât have gotten their âfreeâ show tickets. The best way to get these people to lose interest in you and move on to the next person is to say, âThanks, but weâre leaving tonight.â
4.Free Pulls: Some of the casinos offer âfree pullsâ on a special slot machine as you walk in the door. There are usually no strings attached, you pull the lever and win something. Usually itâs a key ring or a hat; sometimes itâs a free buffet. Sometimes itâs a coupon for a âfun bookâ (a book of coupons for that casino). To get the fun book, you can be sure youâre going to have to walk to a far, far corner in the casino. They want to get you WAY inside.
5.$40 for $20: Some casinos offer $40 in slot play for $20. What they donât tell you is that itâs on a bank of âspecialâ machines, and you canât cash out for cash. Instead, you play the $40 and then choose a prize based on the credits. So before you hand over your $20, take a look at the prizes being offered. If thereâs something in there thatâs worth paying $20 for â have fun. If not, keep walking.
6.Valet: If youâre going to be renting a car while youâre there, valet parking is the way to go. For a $2 tip, you can park at a hotel or casino and visit the nearby hotels and casinos.
7.Bus: If you use the busses that run up and down the strip, put your wallet in your front pocket. Vegas is the favorite vacation spot for pick-pocketers, too.
8.Cabs: Cabs are more expensive than a bus, but faster and less waiting. Almost all hotels have a cab line outside one of their doors, a line of cabs waiting for the next fare. A hotel employee will whistle for the next cab in line when you ask for a cab.


Things to see (and most are FREE!):
1.The Freemont Street Experience: Every night there is a light and music show that stretches for blocks. Itâs an amazing thing to see ⦠and itâs FREE. Freemont Street is in downtown Vegas, youâll need to take a cab if you donât have a car. The street is blocked off from traffic and you can stand in the street and look up and watch the show. (Another place to keep a close check on your wallet.) Thereâs a different show every 30 minutes, beginning at 8:00 or 8:30 PM. Show times and pictures can be seen at: http://www.vegasexperience.com/ Be sure to check out the video! Freemont Street also has performers and kiosks all along it. Lots to see and worth a trip. Downtown used to be nasty and scary, but theyâve cleaned it up and itâs clean and safe now. Just donât wander too far off Freemont on any of the side streets. You probably wouldnât want to anyway, most of the action is right on Freemont.
2.The Fountains at Bellagio: Donât miss this! Itâs a 900-foot long row of fountains that âdanceâ to music. The songs change, and itâs awesome to see. More info at: http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/bellagiofountains.html While youâre there, go inside and check out the conservatory. Very impressive!
3.Caesars Forum Shops: If you feel like strolling through Rome, check out the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. This is also where the talking statues live. More info on the shops and a link to info on the talking statues at: http://www.vegas.com/shopping/forumshops.html
4.The Canal at the Venetian: This is pretty amazing and a MUST see. You feel like youâre in Italy as you stroll along the canal and visit the shops. You can even take a gondola ride. Check out the Canal Shoppes at: http://www.venetian.com/shoppe/index.cfm and get information on the gondolas at: http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/gondola.html?f=m0at&t=stripat
5.The Volcano, The Tigers and The Aquarium at The Mirage: If you go up the moving walkway and through the front door at the Mirage, youâll see the white tiger. Pretty cool to see. Head through the foliage to the front lobby and check out the wall behind the check-in desk. Itâs a HUGE salt-water aquarium. In front of the hotel there is a huge waterfall that turns into an erupting volcano (loud, bright, and hot!) at night. A trip to Vegas without seeing the volcano erupt just wouldnât be a trip to Vegas. http://www.themirage.com/
6.The Wildlife Habitat at The Flamingo: An outdoor habitat located within the Flamingo. You can watch the penguins play and see the live flamingos (still havenât figured out how to kidnap one) plus lots of other birds, fish, and turtles. http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/wildlifehabitat.html
7.Masquerade Village at The Rio: Masquerade Village is inside the casino at the Mirage. There is a parade in the sky with music and dancing and lights thatâs pretty cool to see. This is located off the strip, too far to walk, but there is a free shuttle that goes from Harrahâs to Rio and back. More info and a video at: http://www.harrahs.com/our_casinos/rlv/entertainment/entertainment_detail_07.html
8.The Eiffel Tower at Paris: You can take a trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower. http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/eiffeltower.html?f=m0at&t=stripat

Other Info:
You can find a map of the strip and downtown Las Vegas here: http://www.vegas.com/map.html

You can find a show guide here: http://www.vegas.com/shows/index1.html?key=show01 This site has a search engine that allows you to enter the dates youâll be in town.

Some GOOD sources of Las Vegas info:
www.vegas.com
http://www.lasvegas24hours.com/
http://www.vegasfreedom.com/do/index.jsp

Is it easy to walk from the mirage hotel and casino to the Riviera casino in las vegas? How far is it from ?
Q. the mirage. I have tickets to the comedy club there. Are their any good restaurants at the riviera for dinner? Dessert?

A. It is a long walk. I recommend taking the Deuce (double decker bus). It's only $5 for a 24 hour pass and runs every ten minutes. It picks up in front of all the major casinos. I have stayed at the Riveria, but none of the restaurants stood out to me. But I did eat at the Peppermill, which Simon mentioned, and that is very good.

Is the Trump hotel in Las Vegas recommended?
Q. How is the Trump Hotel in comparison with Luxor, Excalibur, Monte Carlo or the Mirage hotel?
These were the hotels I was considering. But I noticed Trump hotel was an inexpensive hotel, and looked as a fine Hotel.
I just want to know if it's recommended, as I didn't hear about it before...


Thanks in advance

A. From the list you provided, I will choose in this order.

The Mirage
Trump International
Monte Carlo
Luxor
Excalibur

Trump is actually a very nice and clean hotel that's within walking distance to the Vegas strip. Trump is however a non-gaming hotel. The reason they have great rates at the moment is because of the competition from the gaming casinos. The hotel is less than 3yrs old.
http://www.lasvegas-how-to.com/trump-international.php




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