Las Vegas

Was just there for a week… again. We live 3 hours away and go about once or twice a year. I guess the value of the casinos has now worn off now because we didn’t go to one casino this last trip, except for a buffet or two. Redrock Canyon & Valley of Fire are must see’s if your more into hiking and things of that nature. Just don’t plan to do any hiking in the summer, temps reached 117 while we were there!!! We did Lake Mead and Hoover Dam as well. The bypass road was almost complete, with about 40 feet left to build in the arches before they met in the middle. It was quite a sight (7/09). The Dam Tour was very imformative and fun, traveling through underground tunnels and such.

We googled free things to do in Vegas and found a ton of things that are either free or near free. Was a good thing to do and kept us entertained without spending a ton of money as well.

If you have a bad time in Vegas, it’s your own fault. This place is great and has everything.

I’m neither a heavy drinker, nor a gambler, so my expectation was that Vegas would be fun but that I would be pretty uncomfortable the whole time. Not so! The hotels are so lavish and incredible, and just laying by some of the amazing pools could take up all of your time. Vegas was just downright fun. In the end, though, it was a huge sensory overload, so I’m thinking that three days is my max. I started to get a bit jaded at the end thinking about all the water, food, and decor that gets wasted, not to mention just the uber-consumption going on. Still, I’d go back for another three days….
One thing I wanted to see, but didn’t get to is the Fremont District. I hear it’s really fun for those of us “non-gamblers” who want to still join in, and much cheaper, with things like penny slots still around. Can’t wait to see it next time!

I’ve been to Las Vegas so many times I’ve lost count and every single time leaves me wanting to come right back. The strip is beautiful! There’s so much to do and never enough time. Even if you dont gamble or drink, there’s still plenty to do. Though it has changed since the first time I’ve been here, it doesnt seem “kid friendly” anymore since they’ve taken out most of the arcades… there still is M&M world and the huge arcade under it. Oh and Circus Circus as well as Excalibur.

Everyone at least once should visit Las Vegas it is wonderful!

I was shocked to see that I hadn’t yet “bagged” this place. My mother-in-law always gets several rooms comped at the Las Vegas Hilton, so we just freeload.
Attendance is way down for Christmas 2008; I understand there are still rooms (cheap) available for New Years.

I went to see my friends get married. It was AMAZING! I felt like I was in a movie. There were so many things to see and lots to do. I would go back if I was rich!!!

I drove to Vegas from Texas in February 2007 for my best friends’ wedding. It was the week before Valentine’s Day, which was a great time to go. The rates there go up and down like crazy, all holidays seem to be peak times, but if you go during the week everything is considerably cheaper. I stayed at the Circus Circus and it was GREAT, though I was disappointed that when I went the spinning bar off of Fear and Loathing wasn’t open! They design the places so that you’ll get lost in the casinos- and you will. I really enjoyed the alcohol policy, you can go practically anywhere with a drink! For the wedding night dinner we ate at the Eiffel Tower Restaurant http://www.eiffeltowerrestaurant.com/. The bill was $300 for 4 people, AMAZING views, an awesome experience. I can’t wait to go back, you can’t come close to seeing everything in a week.

but I am not itching to go back.

Lived here ages 6-7. It got too hot to play outdoors in the summer, which is a bummer to a little kid. Remember sonic booms and missing the school bus.