So.. Vegas. What's the deal with that?

[Notorious Honey Badger]

I'm finally popping my Vegas cherry, any recommendations on shows? I want to see blue man group and penn and teller but the prices are crazy. Any tips on saving money?

Anything non strip related that people tend to miss?

Thanks for any suggestions.

[Hemi-Cuda]

I'm finally popping my Vegas cherry, any recommendations on shows? I want to see blue man group and penn and teller but the prices are crazy. Any tips on saving money?

Anything non strip related that people tend to miss?

Thanks for any suggestions.

don't buy tickets to shows from the hotels themselves, there are ticket vendor booths along the strip that sell those same tickets for half price or less. when i saw Penn & Teller i think i paid maybe $40 for my ticket

[Regulator75]

HUGE Vegas thread here.

http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=107617

[troutman]

I prefer North Vegas to So Vegas.

[Ben_in_Canada]

Buy your booze at ABC (on the strip) and enjoy puplic drinking at it's finest. :D


(Insert obligitory Option84 comment about not buying pop at the liquor store)

[Lanny'sDaMan]

Guitar Hero
Eiffel Tower
Yardstick
It's Purple but it Ain't Barney.

Search these out. Drink them, enjoy.

Go see "O" Cirque Du Soliel, Penn and Teller's "Bullspit" and of course The Blue Man Group.

[Yrebmi]

Just got back, May 7th to 12th.
Stay on the strip. I stayed at the Golden Nugget, and while Fremont is worth a visit, the strip is where it's at. Pool and water slide at the Nugget was awesome though.

Take a cab from the airport to your hotel. Chances are your hotel offers a shuttle, but it makes a lot of stops and all round sux. Our group (six of us) were offered a limo at the airport and declined ($80 split 6 ways would have been so worth it)

Bring comfortable shoes!! You are going to walk a lot

Most hotels have safes in the rooms. Lock up your passport, air ticket, and probably credit cards.

The locals seemed to love Canadians there. (probably because with the US economy we have the money)

Get US currency from your bank in advance. Debit cards sometimes cause trouble at a lot of locations. Credit cards work well, but there are a lot of scams.

If you visit Freemont and are staring up at that giant screen canopy, put a spare hand on your wallet. Was warned this is a prime pick pocket senario

If you are going to see the rippers, call ahead and have them send you a limo. The Cabbie drivers get a cut for driving you to clubs, and you might as well get a limo. A lot of times the club will send it for free.

If you are playing blackjack, tip the drink server $10 first time. Makes you way more likely to get your drinks complemented.

Tattoo Parlors have no problem tattooing your drunk ass.
Pawn Stars will kick you out if you are too drunk

Visit Heart Attack Grill on Fremont. Food is mediocre at best, but the nurse theme is fun. The nurses will pose with you for a photo too.

[Old Yeller]

With how expensive Vegas is, I'm amazed at Canadians that used to go down all the time when our dollar was .60 cents.

[malcolmk14]

If you are playing blackjack, tip the drink server $10 first time. Makes you way more likely to get your drinks complemented.

Huh? If you're playing blackjack, drinks should already be comped. I tip $3 the first time and $1 for every drink thereafter!

[VladtheImpaler]

With how expensive Vegas is, I'm amazed at Canadians that used to go down all the time when our dollar was .60 cents.

Vegas is dirt cheap. I save money by spending a week in Vegas. ;)

[pylon]

Of all the shows I have seen there, including the Cirque stuff, Blue man was by far my favorite. Viva Elvis is pretty good too.

For deals on shows etc:

smartervegas.com

[Senator Clay Davis]

Be prepared to have about 1,000 guys standing on the Strip handing out hooker fliers. Ironic of course, because while in Nevada prostitution is legal, it is illegal in Las Vegas and Reno both.

[Hemi-Cuda]

do not go to the champagne room

[BlackRedGold25]

You should go see David Copperfield! You'll love it!

[SebC]

Get US currency from your bank in advance. Debit cards sometimes cause trouble at a lot of locations. Credit cards work well, but there are a lot of scams.Interac doesn't exist in the US. I learnt that the hard way.

[icecube]

If you're looking for some laughs, I recommend hitting up George Wallace at the Flamingo.

Best 10pm show on the strip and money well spent.

Other good times include:

-Ka (Cirque Du Soleil).

-Bare (topless pool party at Mirage) A dozen or so slutty College girls from Georgia who were very hot to party that day/night.

-Limo to and from Sapphires, entry to Sapphires, bucket of beer and UFC on the big screen for 25 bucks iirc. Dollar dances between rounds. 100 billion dollars on lappers and private dances afterwards.

[Kristi Hyson]

If you are uncomfortable carrying a large amount of cash purchase travelers cheques from your bank. They can be used to pay for purchases and the merchant gives you the change back. If they are lost or stolen they are replaced, safe and effective for traveling.

Interac doesn't exist in the US. I learnt that the hard way.

[jar_e]

Interac doesn't exist in the US. I learnt that the hard way.

Not everywhere, but it does exist. I was able to withdraw using my interac card probably half a dozen times at various places on the strip.

[Senator Clay Davis]

I've actually never had problems taking out money with my debit card in the US. I've used Citi Bank and Bank of America with no issues.

[Sidney Crosby's Hat]

Spice Market Buffet at Planet Hollywood. You won't be sorry!

Also, go to the Cosmopolitan Hotel and on the third floor (where it's mainly fancy restaurants) there's a hallway and down the hallway is a pizza kitchen with no name that sells pizza by the slice. So good, and your friends will be impressed that you found it! Get a slice of pepperoni and a slice of white pizza.

[SebC]

Not everywhere, but it does exist. I was able to withdraw using my interac card probably half a dozen times at various places on the strip.That's because your Interac card is also your ATM card. You can withdraw cash from ATMs, you just can't make direct payments ("debit"). Personally, I would just withdraw cash as I need it (since I have a bank account that doesn't have fees for doing so - TD Select Service) or pay with credit. No need for travellers cheques or guessing how much money I'd need.

Any problems with cash withdrawals or credit payments are usually because of anti-fraud measures. If you're worried, call you bank / credit-card provider and let them know you'll be travelling.

[puffnstuff]

Blue Man is the best.

Last time down with work, 6 of us went to the indoor skydiving...it was a blast! (do not go drunk or you'll blow chunks)

[DownhillGoat]

Can this be merged with the Vegas megathread?

[stang]

Just got back, May 7th to 12th.
Stay on the strip. I stayed at the Golden Nugget, and while Fremont is worth a visit, the strip is where it's at. Pool and water slide at the Nugget was awesome

Visit Heart Attack Grill on Fremont. Food is mediocre at best, but the nurse theme is fun. The nurses will pose with you for a photo too.

On the contrary... I just got back from Vegas at TI and my next trip I want to stay in Freemont street. Looking at the D

[Sr. Mints]

Check out Star Trek The experience - even if you're not into Trek.

[DownhillGoat]

Check out Star Trek The experience - even if you're not into Trek.
Make sure you bring your Delorean too. It closed in 2008. ;)

[Sr. Mints]

Make sure you bring your Delorean too. It closed in 2008. ;)


You're ####ting me.

:eek::eek::eek:

Oh man, you're not ####ting me. I wanted to go back there!

[DownhillGoat]

You're ####ting me.
Sorry about that. I edited my previous post to avoid further shock.

[Mango]

If you're going to see O at the Bellagio, I highly recommend sitting in the first five rows. There's a good chance you'll get to be part of the show and you'll further appreciate the athleticism of the performers. Keep in mind, you might get a little wet, but it's not like the splash zone at the Blue Man Group.

[Nage Waza]

Look both ways before taking a wizz on the strip.

[pylon]

If you're going to see O at the Bellagio, I highly recommend sitting in the first five rows. There's a good chance you'll get to be part of the show and you'll further appreciate the athleticism of the performers. Keep in mind, you might get a little wet, but it's not like the splash zone at the Blue Man Group.

If you are going to see Zumanity at NY NY, I DO NOT recommend sitting in the first few rows. Getting fondled by a transvestite on stage has likely traumatized me for life.

[Notorious Honey Badger]

Can anyone recommend the best pools to visit? I talked to Belagio they said I can pay 10 bucks to spend a day at their pool, I figured other places have the same thing going on.

[BlackRedGold25]

Can anyone recommend the best pools to visit? I talked to Belagio they said I can pay 10 bucks to spend a day at their pool, I figured other places have the same thing going on.

Why not just try the hotel you're staying at? Or are you just sleeping in your car, big guy?

[Notorious Honey Badger]

:| are you trying to be funny or are you my CP stalker now?

[Mass_nerder]

Tao Beach was alright the last time I was there for a bachelor party.
The Hard Rock looks like it has a really awesome pool, but I haven't been, and it's a little off the strip.

[BlackRedGold25]

:| are you trying to be funny or are you my CP stalker now?

Can't I be both, big guy? ;)

[Finner]

Can anyone recommend the best pools to visit? I talked to Belagio they said I can pay 10 bucks to spend a day at their pool, I figured other places have the same thing going on.


Flamingo. Kind of crappy hotel but absolutely awesome pool. And cheap ($4ish) 16 ounce beer cans you can drink in the pool all day long.

[Notorious Honey Badger]

My friend wants to do rafting and a gold mine tour. Is this totally asinine in 44c? Or is it cooler within the canyons where the rafting would be?

[DownhillGoat]

My friend wants to do rafting and a gold mine tour. Is this totally asinine in 44c? Or is it cooler within the canyons where the rafting would be?
Everything but sitting in an air conditioned casino with a yard of something frozen and alcoholic is assinine in 44c.