Vegas things t do

[LuBlu]

Hi,

I'm off to Las Vegas on Saturday for 5 nights, has anyone got any must do's for whilst we're there?

Have already booked a show and a Grand Canyon helicopter. Looking for something that maybe wouldn't be in guide books?
Good bars, places to eat etc, etc.

Any advice appreciated or any tips for our stay. Anything about saving money on drinks etc (which I've heard are very expensive!)?

Thank you!
LB

[Dee Sa]

as long as you are gambling, even playing the slots the drinks are free, you just leave a dollar per drink on the cocktail waitress tray, every time you see or hear "cocktails" call her over.
At check in ask for a copy of the Whats On magazine [ its free] there wont be enough time to do all that is advertised., take in the free shows [ the Rio is great], eat at a different hotel each meal, the buffet in each hotel is good and you can really fill your face, have breakfast buffet and take some of the fruit offered with you for a snack in your room/lunch.
Best evening buffet [ for me] Treasure Island [ think they call it the T.I. now].
most hotels have a small supermarket where you can buy booze etc for the room, every floor has a free ice machine.
The shopping is just great, try Ross [ dress for less] store near the Riveira hotel and almost opp Circus Circus for great bargains [ its like TXMaxx but better] also the Outlet Malls.
The Malls on the Strip are geared for tourists and pricey, take a taxi to the Boulevard Mall where all the locals shop theres a taxi rank there to come back.
Youve got so many choices, its just like Disneyworld for grown ups, enjoy it.

[Eve]

Cirque de Soleil is meant to be amazing.

[LuBlu]

Cirque du Soleil is the show we have already booked - O is the one I went for...

[Hymie]

The Hoover Dam is close by (well, about 35 miles away) and worth a look, the tour takes you into the bowls of the dam.

An impressive piece of engineering, but perhaps only for those with an interest in that type of thing � (something to do during the day).

[Hymie]

Hire a car for a day and take in Death Valley.

Take the time to drive out of the valley at the Stovepipe Wells end, on Highway 190. For me, the scenery driving into the valley on this route, was more impressive than the valley itself.

[Clanad]

Even if not a car buff, you'd still be impressed with the extensive, historical collection of autos at the Imperial Palace...