Vegas Vacation this summer- recommendations? - Page 2

jewel25 · 01-28-2014, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeSVX

Tour the Shelby Plant.
Check out the Lions at MGM Casino
Rent an Exotic Car
Eat dinner at The Top of The World resturant in the Stratusphere Casino.
Watch an Elvis Show.
Watch a Berlesk Show
Check out Fremont Street

The lions are gone. They are building a bar there right now.

trashmanssd · 01-29-2014, 10:09 AM

My in-laws did one those helicopter tours. next day one of the helicopters from same company crashed. Wife new they were doing tour not what day saw it on the news scared the $hit out of her.

Angrybird 12 · 01-29-2014, 10:23 AM

You might want to take one of those "Dam Tours" like the Griswolds in the movie "Vegas Vacation"

Ehmsea · 01-29-2014, 10:47 AM

check out some of the casinos away from the strip. I like the one attached to the Bass Pro Shop SE of the strip. Their aquarium is pretty cool. Also, use Koval st (Runs parallel to Las Vegas Blvd just East) and you can get in and out of the parking garage at the Flamingo easily.
Less formal gambling areas at the Flamingo, Wild Bills, and Imperial Palace. Cheap place to get beer at the outdoor bar on the South corner of the Flamingo as well as the gift shop up front).
Check out the car display on the top floor of Imperial Palace.
Stop by the Boulder Brewing Co for lunch and a cold one (on the way to the Hoover Dam).
Really good prime rib that is still cheap < $12 at the Rainbow Club a small casino in Henderson, NV).
Exotics Racing was really fun. I drove the the Lambo LP460....awesome!

Yendor · 01-29-2014, 12:10 PM

Imperial Palace is now called "The Quad", the auto collection there is amazing, check it out.

The wife and I try to go at a minimum of once a year, but we are there to cut loose (drink until we don't feel feelings anymore). We've only rented a car once while there, drove it out of town and back into town and that was it. The monorail is great if you want to get up and down the strip. Be aware that the last stop at the LVH on one end and that is a couple blocks off the main strip. You have to walk through a seedy area if you want to visit the hotels on the strip from there.

How do you want to spend your time? The Dam tours are good, shows are typically good. But like others have said, you're not going to find a $2 steak anymore.

PoorMansCamaro · 01-29-2014, 04:16 PM

blue man group is an excellent show, and the price isn't too bad.

the shark reef at mandalay bay is pretty cool.

you can check out penguins, flamingos, dolphins, tigers at the mirage.

Angrybird 12 · 01-29-2014, 04:21 PM

When my wife and I were there in February 2002 we took a one day bus tour to the Grand Canyon. It was supposed to include a tour of Hoover Dam but that part had been canceled because of 9/11.
We also ate at the Stratosphere and went to the Star Trek experience at the Hilton. I don't know if it's still there. I just checked, it closed in 2008.

jewel25 · 01-29-2014, 04:58 PM

I am loving all the suggestions.

Yendor · 01-30-2014, 10:45 AM

Since the wife and I are going in March we have been doing research on some things we want to do. Maverick Helicopter tours seem to be the most popular for the Grand Canyon as far as they go, prices range from about $300-$550 per person depending on what you want to see (sunset tour with a stop for a snack in the grand canyon).

Check this out as well.

http://stores.ebay.com/VEGAS4LOCALS

NH 2012 SS/RS · 01-30-2014, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS ORANGE CRUSH SS

Maverick helicopters flies you right into GC ,,they land there beside picnic tables . Lunch and champagne and walking tour. Well worth it.

I did this as well, worth every penny.
I would also suggest this while you are at the Hoover Dam
http://blackcanyonadventures.com

We also did a Hummer Tour though the desert…that was a blast.
http://www.rebeladventuretours.com

Even just walking around looking at each Hotel on the strip is a great time.
There are 5 or 6 roller coasters on the strip that will put theme parks to shame…..

TheAviator · 01-30-2014, 02:45 PM

Grand Canyon is pretty cool, may be fun to camp out there a night. There is also a war plane museum on the way out there. Some of the Casinos have great roller coasters, one of the best coasters IMO on the planet is at the casino just outside of vegas, the Desperado I think is the name of the coaster, its worth going if you are a coaster fan. Also liked the NYNY coaster, but I've heard its a little rough these days. The Volcano and White Tigers are kind of cool at the Mirage, and I believe its the Mirage that has a really great pool with a bunch of waterfalls. I would get in a lot of pool time. I have a friend that is a great singer, catch her show if its playing her name is Elisa Furr she does a great Celine Deone show. Shame your married, so much more for a single guy to do in Vegas ha ha ha.

JasonK · 01-30-2014, 03:01 PM

Wear good walking shoes!!

jewel25 · 01-30-2014, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonK

Wear good walking shoes!!

I know men don't have this problem, but I always carry extra shoes in my bag.

Angrybird 12 · 01-30-2014, 03:32 PM

The one thing that I hated about Las Vegas were all the people trying to get you to take those nudie show flyers they were handing out every few feet along the strip. My wife really got mad at a few of those guys. Do they still allow that?

01-29-2014, 10:23 AM	#17
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	You might want to take one of those "Dam Tours" like the Griswolds in the movie "Vegas Vacation" __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

01-29-2014, 10:47 AM	#18
Ehmsea Drives: 2013 2SS RS Hurst NPP Join Date: May 2012 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 233 View My Garage	check out some of the casinos away from the strip. I like the one attached to the Bass Pro Shop SE of the strip. Their aquarium is pretty cool. Also, use Koval st (Runs parallel to Las Vegas Blvd just East) and you can get in and out of the parking garage at the Flamingo easily. Less formal gambling areas at the Flamingo, Wild Bills, and Imperial Palace. Cheap place to get beer at the outdoor bar on the South corner of the Flamingo as well as the gift shop up front). Check out the car display on the top floor of Imperial Palace. Stop by the Boulder Brewing Co for lunch and a cold one (on the way to the Hoover Dam). Really good prime rib that is still cheap < $12 at the Rainbow Club a small casino in Henderson, NV). Exotics Racing was really fun. I drove the the Lambo LP460....awesome! __________________ No Worries CAI Intake w/washer relocation and race scoop Ported Throttle Body (Polished) Kooks LT stepped headers 1-3/4 to 1-7/8 High Flow Cats Livernois Motorsports Stage 2c Cam Package https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKXyCyBh9BU Hill Start Assist Delete

01-29-2014, 12:10 PM	#19
Yendor Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE Hyper Blue Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 661	Imperial Palace is now called "The Quad", the auto collection there is amazing, check it out. The wife and I try to go at a minimum of once a year, but we are there to cut loose (drink until we don't feel feelings anymore). We've only rented a car once while there, drove it out of town and back into town and that was it. The monorail is great if you want to get up and down the strip. Be aware that the last stop at the LVH on one end and that is a couple blocks off the main strip. You have to walk through a seedy area if you want to visit the hotels on the strip from there. How do you want to spend your time? The Dam tours are good, shows are typically good. But like others have said, you're not going to find a $2 steak anymore. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE Hyper Blue

01-29-2014, 04:16 PM	#20
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,959	blue man group is an excellent show, and the price isn't too bad. the shark reef at mandalay bay is pretty cool. you can check out penguins, flamingos, dolphins, tigers at the mirage. __________________

01-29-2014, 04:21 PM	#21
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	When my wife and I were there in February 2002 we took a one day bus tour to the Grand Canyon. It was supposed to include a tour of Hoover Dam but that part had been canceled because of 9/11. We also ate at the Stratosphere and went to the Star Trek experience at the Hilton. I don't know if it's still there. I just checked, it closed in 2008. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

01-29-2014, 10:09 AM	#16
trashmanssd Drives: Black 14 2SS/1LE/RS 14 Tundra Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Plymouth, Ma Posts: 2,414	My in-laws did one those helicopter tours. next day one of the helicopters from same company crashed. Wife new they were doing tour not what day saw it on the news scared the $hit out of her.

01-29-2014, 04:58 PM	#22
jewel25 Mother of PWA Babies Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 37,110 View My Garage	I am loving all the suggestions. __________________ Jewel & PMC's Build Thread

01-30-2014, 10:45 AM	#23
Yendor Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE Hyper Blue Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 661	Since the wife and I are going in March we have been doing research on some things we want to do. Maverick Helicopter tours seem to be the most popular for the Grand Canyon as far as they go, prices range from about $300-$550 per person depending on what you want to see (sunset tour with a stop for a snack in the grand canyon). Check this out as well. http://stores.ebay.com/VEGAS4LOCALS __________________ 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE Hyper Blue

01-30-2014, 02:45 PM	#25
TheAviator Drives: 2012 Black Camaro 1LT Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arkansas Posts: 226	Grand Canyon is pretty cool, may be fun to camp out there a night. There is also a war plane museum on the way out there. Some of the Casinos have great roller coasters, one of the best coasters IMO on the planet is at the casino just outside of vegas, the Desperado I think is the name of the coaster, its worth going if you are a coaster fan. Also liked the NYNY coaster, but I've heard its a little rough these days. The Volcano and White Tigers are kind of cool at the Mirage, and I believe its the Mirage that has a really great pool with a bunch of waterfalls. I would get in a lot of pool time. I have a friend that is a great singer, catch her show if its playing her name is Elisa Furr she does a great Celine Deone show. Shame your married, so much more for a single guy to do in Vegas ha ha ha. __________________

01-30-2014, 03:01 PM	#26
JasonK Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 713 View My Garage	Wear good walking shoes!!

01-30-2014, 03:32 PM	#28
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	The one thing that I hated about Las Vegas were all the people trying to get you to take those nudie show flyers they were handing out every few feet along the strip. My wife really got mad at a few of those guys. Do they still allow that? __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

User Name		Remember Me?
Password