Things to do in Vegas or nearby (other than gambling)

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Lifer
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Wife and I are heading to Vegas in April (she's in a wedding). I like to gamble but she doesn't so I'm trying to find other things for us to do while we are there other than casino hopping.

Any ideas?
 

EagleKeeper

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Wrong forum. (Posted when in S/W)

Also do a search in OT. MAny threads have been posted on this.

Just leave plenty of $$$ behind. Saves us from having an income tax.:eek:
 

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Originally posted by: EagleKeeper
Wrong forum.
Thank you captain obvious, did you not read my edit?
Also do a search in OT. MAny threads have been posted on this.
Did that, only threads about where to stay, gamble. I'm talking about sight seeing and what not.
Just leave plenty of $$$ behind. Saves us from having an income tax.:eek:
Trying to limit the gambling. That and I've never left a casino in the red yet!

 

ApacheXMD

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they have shooting ranges where they will rent you full-auto machine guns. That's fun, but expensive

-patchy
 

rky60

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We went out to Hoover Dam and Lake Mead for a day, great trip, highly recommend :)
 

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Originally posted by: RKYeager
We went out to Hoover Dam and Lake Mead for a day, great trip, highly recommend :)

Ditto that. Amazing stuff.

 

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If you like the nightlife in vegas, there are tons of clubs/bars on every block. Mornings are mainly for sleeping.


-Case
 

911paramedic

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Hoover dam.
Redrock day hike, bouldering.
There is a little (free) petting zoo near redrock with all kinds of local animals. (goat ate the bottom of my shirt when I went)
Mt Charleston is 45 min from vegas, very nice. (probably too late in the year to ski though, lots of snow right now)
Valley of Fire.
Sequin mine tour. ;)
Ghost town.

Tons-o-stuff to do here.
 

ultimatebob

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I would recommend a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam, and take in a show like Penn And Teller or Mamma Mia! The fountain show at the Bellagio and the light show at Fremont Street are also must see attractions.

And, if you get a chance to ditch the wife, go to the Crazy Horse. :)
 

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Originally posted by: RKYeager
We went out to Hoover Dam and Lake Mead for a day, great trip, highly recommend :)

Sounds like a plan...thanks.

And, if you get a chance to ditch the wife, go to the Crazy Horse

She does have some wedding stuff to do that Saturday....hmmmm ;) :p
 

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Originally posted by: cr4zymofo
Helo rides for the both of youse, cost a couple of hundred bucks.

Helo Rides start from about $40 per person.
Flyers exist in the lobby of the hotels.

There is also a hotel/casino south of Henderson/Boulder City (justbefore the Hoover dam) that has a helo pad and offers tours.
Grand Canyon (North or South Rim) is at least a day trip unless you wish to make a week-end of it by going down one of the trails.
 

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Originally posted by: FeathersMcGraw
Originally posted by: 911paramedic

Valley of Fire.
Not for people who can't handle a little walking in the hot outdoors, but that place is just amazing and beautiful.
He said April, the weather is reallly nice that time of year.

 

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Originally posted by: 911paramedic
Originally posted by: FeathersMcGraw
Originally posted by: 911paramedic

Valley of Fire.
Not for people who can't handle a little walking in the hot outdoors, but that place is just amazing and beautiful.
He said April, the weather is reallly nice that time of year.
mid 80's in day time - low humidity