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Planning my first trip to Vegas

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GonzoCircus

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I'll be flying out to Vegas mid-July to celebrate a friend's birthday, staying Friday through Monday. I haven't booked my flight but found a good deal. Not sure about what hotel to stay at, would like someplace cheap. And I'm not much of a gambler. Any suggestions about where to stay and what to do for three nights?
 
1) Staying off-strip is loads cheaper... usually. You may have to stay pretty far away from the strip, but if you have a car it isn't a problem.

2) If you live in Nevada or have a friend who does they can usually get you in to places using the "local's discount". (YMMV) It doesn't even have to be Vegas local; Reno area residents get the same coverage.

3) If you are looking for the buffet of death I recommend the Aladdin Buffet. $20 a person, but well worth it.

4) You are allowed to wander the strip with alcohol in hand, provided it is in a non-breakable container. Enjoy being drunk the entire weekend.

5) If you drive you will learn to hate, and I mean hate, taxi drivers. They make the ones in England look sane.

6) Also if you drive it is advisable to avoid the freeways during rush hours, as they get more clogged than the surface streets.

7) One more driving tip, but vitally important: Desert Inn is the only road that goes over The Strip/Las Vegas Blvd. (barring the freeways) If you need to get from one side of Vegas to the other you need to remember that.

8) With regards to Strip Clubs: Spearmint Rhino has been endorsed by Howard Stern, true. However because of that fact it is like the floor at the NYSE. Unless you enjoy getting more lap-grinding from passing pervs than actual strippers don't go there.

9) Also with regards to Strip Clubs: there are full-nude Strip Clubs, reffered to as Juice Bars. This is because they do not serve alcohol. Exposed genitals and alcohol do not mix, at least not at a Strip Club.

10) If you are going to get food at some ungodly hour of the night/morning I recommend Roberto's, a local chain of fast-food Mexican restaurants that are open 24/7. That isn't the only draw though; they have good food, loads better than any of the big chains.

11) Avoid self-termed "24 hour" pizza restaurants like The Plague. 24-Hour Pizza, Tropicana Pizza, etc. They cater exclusively to drunks and potheads, and the pizza tastes like... well there isn't really anything on earth that tastes like it, with the possible exception of rotting human flesh.

12) Relating to drinking in Casinos: tip the drink girls. If you're a tightass they will spike your drink with eyedrops, giving you a couple days worth of diarrhea.

13) Also related to drinking: if you want to buy your own booze I suggest Lee's Discount Liquor. Cheap prices, and there's one out by Henderson that is the size of a supermarket.


Finally, remeber this above all else: everything the Casinos do or say is aimed at getting more of your money. Free drinks, no clocks in the casino, no view of the outside, etc. etc. As long as you go into every Casino with that understanding you will have a much more enjoyable experience.
 
Originally posted by: yukichigai

12) Relating to drinking in Casinos: tip the drink girls. If you're a tightass they will spike your drink with eyedrops, giving you a couple days worth of diarrhea.
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Are you kidding me?

Thanks for the great advice! It really sounds like you're offering me some useful information here.
 
Originally posted by: GonzoCircus
Originally posted by: yukichigai

12) Relating to drinking in Casinos: tip the drink girls. If you're a tightass they will spike your drink with eyedrops, giving you a couple days worth of diarrhea.
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Are you kidding me?
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No, I am not.

People think it's a myth since it was on an episode of CSI, but it isn't. Just make sure to slip 'em a chip here and there.
 
I'd stay on strip, even if you have a car. It's very tiresome to commute to the strip on a vacation. Plus, if you stay in downtown the whole place is a dump, aside from Golden Nugget (but it's not cheap there anymore with the new management).
 
If you are going to gamble I would advise reading up on the games with a good basic
strategy game play book.

Nothing worse than sitting at a crowded blackjack table and a new guy comes in and
takes a hit while holding a 17 with the dealer showing a 3..........YOU WILL rile up a lot
of fellow players that way. 🙂

Go out and see Hoover Dam and if you want to kill a day go on out to the South
rim of the Grand Canyon.......I went to the North Rim ONCE which may be a little closer
to Vegas (driving) but it's not nearly the same view as the South rim (been there like 6
times).
 
Originally posted by: yukichigai
Originally posted by: GonzoCircus
Originally posted by: yukichigai
12) Relating to drinking in Casinos: tip the drink girls. If you're a tightass they will spike your drink with eyedrops, giving you a couple days worth of diarrhea.
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Are you kidding me?
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No, I am not.
People think it's a myth since it was on an episode of CSI, but it isn't. Just make sure to slip 'em a chip here and there.
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:cough;snopes:cough;
 
Grand Canyon (South Rim) will take 4 hours to get there from Vegas.

North Rim is better, but not as convienent.

The week-end is the highest cost for lodging. Figure $100+ per night, (min) anywhere even halfway decent that if off the strip. Strip could reach $200 without even trying to be a show-off.

The Hoover dam can burn up a half day if you wish to take the tour there.

There are a couple of game places/arcardes, a water park (figure temps to be climbing above 110).
Both types have a daily rate.

With the exception of number 12 (no experience), everything holds true.
Many casino hotels have Net access, but you pay per day for it.

Shows can run from $30=$250 depending on the performer.

Slot machines exist as soon as you get off the plane - at the boarding gate.
Make sure that you help preven the need for us here to have an income tax.:evil:

There is a monorail that runs most of the length of the strip. (MGM -> Sahara).

They just revamped Freemont Street Experience (nice to be a night) downtown.
 
btw, have fun in vegas. im going 4th of july weekend, end of july, and middle of september. :heart: vegas.
 
Originally posted by: EagleKeeper
Grand Canyon (South Rim) will take 4 hours to get there from Vegas.

North Rim is better, but not as convienent.

The week-end is the highest cost for lodging. Figure $100+ per night, (min) anywhere even halfway decent that if off the strip. Strip could reach $200 without even trying to be a show-off.

The Hoover dam can burn up a half day if you wish to take the tour there.

There are a couple of game places/arcardes, a water park (figure temps to be climbing above 110).
Both types have a daily rate.

With the exception of number 12 (no experience), everything holds true.
Many casino hotels have Net access, but you pay per day for it.

Shows can run from $30=$250 depending on the performer.

Slot machines exist as soon as you get off the plane - at the boarding gate.
Make sure that you help preven the need for us here to have an income tax.:evil:

There is a monorail that runs most of the length of the strip. (MGM -> Sahara).

They just revamped Freemont Street Experience (nice to be a night) downtown.
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In what ways did you find the North rim better than the south rim?
 
you'll be in the air conditioned hotel, then as soon as you hit the doors ::whooooooosh:: a big blast of heat will hit ya. seriously, expect 100+ easily. but its manageable, because vegas allows you to walk the streets with your favorite alcoholic beverage to cool ya down :beer:😀. i went late last july expecting to get heat stroke from just standing outside, and it was raining when i got there, lol.
 
The slots at the Flamingo are the same as the rest of the strip casinos. The urban myth is a myth. If you?re a stiff then will just get ignored if you?re playing slots. No bar staff would be willing to loose their gaming card and TAM card over a stiff and guess what, there is surveillance in the service areas also. Weather will be around 105 to 110 daily in mid July. You should be comfortable at the Flamingo. Good Luck
 
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