First Trip to Las Vegas: Any Suggestions? - Page 2

speedyjg13 · 08-21-2018, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by swerve

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I'm gonna have to add this show to my list. Several people here recommending it.

Ephland · 08-21-2018, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by r0yals2012

Hash House A Go Go at The Linq (humongous portions and great food and not too expensive)

There's also one at the Rio. One of the best breakfasts I've ever had.

Everyone recommends Fremont Street. I think it majorly sucks. I prefer New Vegas.

The Bellagio Fountains are a must see. I like walking through the Venetian/Palazzo shops as well.

Since you're at Luxor, there are shops connecting it and Mandalay Bay. Worth passing through.

Get a pass for the buses as well. Walking up and down the Strip gets old after awhile.

lambeauleap87 · 08-21-2018, 05:58 PM

Lots of really good info here, and I really appreciate all of it. Any more advice, tips, info is more than welcome.

daxwills · 08-21-2018, 07:47 PM

If you’re in the area make your way to the top of circus circus. It’s a great view from the top down.

unitasfan · 08-21-2018, 07:54 PM

Dont get arrested.

Super32 · 08-21-2018, 08:11 PM

Second on going to Holsteins for a speciality shake.

If you want a good cheap meal with good beer go to Ellis Island. It is behind Ballys. For like $12 you can get a full rack for ribs with sides that will be just a good as any you will have anywhere. They have their own brewery there as well. I think a huge beer is $3. It is a dive though. I go to Vegas 1-2x a year and always make a stop here. It's one of, if not the only, place I win any money at!

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I was over at the Cosmo just a few weekends ago. Cosmo is your place for eye candy all day and especially at night!!

We dont get much mexican food up here, I made the hike up to Tacos El Gordo beside the wynn. Great Tijuana style street tacos.

Eggslut and Secret Pizza at Cosmo. Also try out Holstiens burger joint there for shakes.
MJ 1 show at Mandalay Bay. If you like MJ songs. Great show in my opinion and cheap.
Short rib eggs benedict at the Henry in cosmo for breakfast. Youll thank me later!

atlcast · 08-22-2018, 11:28 AM

Will be there from September 8th -15th.Mixing in a 4 day Grand Canyon rafting trip.Been planned for 2 yrs.Jacked!

Deathgate · 08-22-2018, 11:51 AM

1. Don't subtract from the population.
2. Don't add to the population.
3. Don't end up in the hospital, the morgue, or jail.
3A. If you end up in jail, establish dominance quickly.

Actually, this is good advice,wherever you are.

cking · 08-22-2018, 11:50 PM

Go find Vegas Dave and punch him in the mouth

quackhead · 08-23-2018, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ssbledsoe

Go to the El Cortez. Find the $5 3:2 Blackjack table. Bet $5 a hand for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, jump your bet up to $50 and wait for the tap on the shoulder to be told you're no longer welcome to play blackjack there. You can mark that as your first casino back off.

Is that the one with the suited blackjack bonus bets? I made some good money off that bonus bet.

Rehab at HRC on Sundays is fun.

ssbledsoe · 08-23-2018, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by cking

Go find Vegas Dave and punch him in the mouth

He's tough to find. If the crowd includes people over 5', he's almost impossible to see.

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Originally Posted by quackhead

Is that the one with the suited blackjack bonus bets? I made some good money off that bonus bet.

Rehab at HRC on Sundays is fun.

I haven't been to ElCo in 3.5 years, and have no idea what side bets they offer these days. They tend to sweat any action that looks even the slightest bit like an advantage play on those single deck tables.

Vintagecollect · 08-23-2018, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by unitasfan

Dont get arrested.

Dont drink and drive, you will get caught

iambp · 08-23-2018, 10:19 PM

Battista's Hole in the wall

The Stage Door Casino

Joker's Wild Casino

TheFrenzy · 08-23-2018, 10:34 PM

Spearmint Rhino.

My wife had a blast.

eastbayak · 08-23-2018, 11:43 PM

Shows:

O (Cirque du Soleil)
Le Reve

Food

24-hr buffet of buffet pass:
- Breakfast: Paris
- Lunch: Any
- Dinner: Rio
- Breakfast: Paris

Random
New York New York roller coaster
Gambling/drinking - Anywhere
Nightclubs (only went to a few, and only remember Chateau)
Grand Canyon (did a 1-day bus trip and thoroughly enjoyed it, well worth it imo...they also have helicopter trips to GC, etc)

cking · 08-24-2018, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Vintagecollect

Dont drink and drive, you will get caught

Yes, listen to this advice,

The cops are everywhere in Vegas.

Vintagecollect · 08-24-2018, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cking

Yes, listen to this advice,

The cops are everywhere in Vegas.

It's at least half the reason the strip has so much traffic. Idiot's drinking in their car getting stopped and collared by the cops

mma138 · 08-26-2018, 12:13 AM

the best dollar stores ?

mma138 · 08-26-2018, 12:13 AM

in and out burger is tasty

quackhead · 08-27-2018, 11:55 PM

Do a meet and greet with J-Lo at PH.

hreed2 · 08-28-2018, 09:04 AM

It's definitely not for everybody but if you're even remotely into the paranormal or odd items, Zack's Haunted Museum (dude from Ghost Adventures) was incredible interesting.

nvsb · 08-28-2018, 04:48 PM

Check out BLT Steakhouse in Ballys. The resort is older, but this is the best steak I have ever had

skillovermyluck · 08-31-2018, 09:18 PM

Shuttle bus from MGM to Harrahs - i believe - if walking seems too much . because it takes a while to walk around. daily passes and weekend passes for like $16 bucks

wear comfy shoes for the days that you will just be sightseeing and having meals .

if you dont do beers , walgreens sells plastic bottle sodas n juices ,, aswell as small sized hard liquor to spike those drinks and walk around .

strip club - sapphire - and yeah those ppl giving out cards will pick you up and drive you back . entrance , table , drinks , lap dances for freeeee. just tip everyone .

there is a gun range that is off the strip .. big boy stuff for like $200 pkg

and yes .. it smells bad the closer you get to bellagio . uber is good to use

TheFrenzy · 08-31-2018, 11:36 PM

Word of advice: If you visit the Hash House A Go Go breakfast restaurant, you should be warned that the servings feed 1.5 full-grown men. My wife ordered a pancaked and it was a good 1.5 inches thick and hung over the edges of the plate.

Don't order like you're at IHOP.

You can always order more if you manage to down the first plate.

(Also, if you order the chicken fried steak, ask for just gravy and no other seasonings or else you'll get a bouquet of odd and inedible spices and grasses stuck on the top of it.)

(That said, Hash House was one of the most amazing restaurants I've ever been too.)

majestik101 · 08-31-2018, 11:40 PM

The Mob Museum
The Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge
Hugo's Cellar at the Four Queens

Have fun!

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iambp Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 182 bigbp608	Battista's Hole in the wall The Stage Door Casino Joker's Wild Casino

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eastbayak Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 16,694 eastbayak	Shows: O (Cirque du Soleil) Le Reve Food 24-hr buffet of buffet pass: - Breakfast: Paris - Lunch: Any - Dinner: Rio - Breakfast: Paris Random New York New York roller coaster Gambling/drinking - Anywhere Nightclubs (only went to a few, and only remember Chateau) Grand Canyon (did a 1-day bus trip and thoroughly enjoyed it, well worth it imo...they also have helicopter trips to GC, etc) Last edited by eastbayak; 08-23-2018 at 11:46 PM.

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mma138 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 10,947	the best dollar stores ?

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quackhead Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: CA Posts: 4,922	Do a meet and greet with J-Lo at PH.

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hreed2 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,580	It's definitely not for everybody but if you're even remotely into the paranormal or odd items, Zack's Haunted Museum (dude from Ghost Adventures) was incredible interesting.

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skillovermyluck Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,345 los880 skillovermyluck	Shuttle bus from MGM to Harrahs - i believe - if walking seems too much . because it takes a while to walk around. daily passes and weekend passes for like $16 bucks wear comfy shoes for the days that you will just be sightseeing and having meals . if you dont do beers , walgreens sells plastic bottle sodas n juices ,, aswell as small sized hard liquor to spike those drinks and walk around . strip club - sapphire - and yeah those ppl giving out cards will pick you up and drive you back . entrance , table , drinks , lap dances for freeeee. just tip everyone . there is a gun range that is off the strip .. big boy stuff for like $200 pkg and yes .. it smells bad the closer you get to bellagio . uber is good to use __________________ " Get the hell out of Here , with that Dumb Sht " - Houdini Looking for 2010 Playoff Contenders Kevin Durant die-cut black /49

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TheFrenzy Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texan in AZ Posts: 44,115	Word of advice: If you visit the Hash House A Go Go breakfast restaurant, you should be warned that the servings feed 1.5 full-grown men. My wife ordered a pancaked and it was a good 1.5 inches thick and hung over the edges of the plate. Don't order like you're at IHOP. You can always order more if you manage to down the first plate. (Also, if you order the chicken fried steak, ask for just gravy and no other seasonings or else you'll get a bouquet of odd and inedible spices and grasses stuck on the top of it.) (That said, Hash House was one of the most amazing restaurants I've ever been too.)

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majestik101 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Socially Distanced Posts: 45,526 majestik101	The Mob Museum The Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge Hugo's Cellar at the Four Queens Have fun!