Vegas Vacationing: tips, tricks do's and don'ts?

[jibbijib]

So throwing this out there to get feedback from Vegas visitors. I sorta have plans on what I'm doing, but I'd love suggestions for things to check out. Also what to watch for (I might spend $20 on gambling to give you an idea of my intention) and where to get good deals on rentals/accommodation/fun stuff. I'm meeting someone from there that can tour guide me a bit.

Kinda thinkin about getting a rental car and driving over to LA for the hell of it. And yes I can drive for 4 hours straight lol.

I think this will be a good thread for others to check out as well.

Thanks

[Blackmare]

Hoover Dam

[Snaketamer]

If I go, I'm definately doing Rzr Adventure...

http://www.lasvegasrazoradventures.com/

[FoxRod]

Hooker's and blow... ,



and the gun range, not necessarily in that order...

[RedSN]

Hooker's and blow... ,

Watch the movie "Very Bad Things" before taking this advice.

[TurboFox]

Rent a ferrrari...drive it out to the desert and fire some assault rifles.

Bring your wallet...plus more

[allicedout]

I was able to rent a car right from the airport for $60 for the week unlimited Km's. Are planning on staying at the strip? If you can try and take in a show, there pretty good. Not sure if your into clubbing but Vegas has some of the biggest DJ's ....... I was going to say "spinning records" but I think I'm correct to say "wearing headphones around neck with hands in the air". Cover is expensive, prepare for nothing less then $40.00, worth the experience IMO. If you are staying on the strip talk to a manager at the hotel and let them know it's your first time in Vegas, they'll often bump you up to a better room. Shooting guns is tons of fun, if I went back I'd probably head over to the pawn shop to see it in person. If you are driving L.A and the Grand Canyon are both decent. Nothing is cheap in Vegas unfortunately, if your not gambling, but desire some drinks, tip one the hostesses a $1 and she'll be happy to oblige. Be alert to the good looking chick that starts chatting with you in the hotel lobby, she will expect to get paid to do the wild thing! Other then that have a great time!

[ZR]

Now that would be cool.

If I go, I'm definately doing Rzr Adventure...

http://www.lasvegasrazoradventures.com/

[jibbijib]

This is all awesome advice guys! I like Dean's suggestion. Do I use the Ferarri as a target? How does that work?

Hem, thanks! I'm not much of a clubber. I'm sure the friend I'm going to see might know of some good stuff to do in the area. I definitely want to check out the dam and such. Sixty bucks for the entire week unlimited miles? Damn. Everywhere I looked it was at least 140 for 5 days. Maybe in person deals aee where it's at.

So is it worth it to blast over to LA? Im thinking of bringing some change with me to make life easier. Maybe if I get a flight+hotel package I can set aside coin for play time...

I think I'll steer clear of the hookers and blow. Though very tempting...

[shakin]

In Vegas -
There are many amusement type rides all along the strip.
You can take a bus or the tram from one end of the strip to the other. You can also walk it.
The Stratosphere is sort of at one end, the North end of the strip. The rides at the Stratosphere are on the top of the tower so the extra height is a bonus thrill.
http://www.vegas.com/attractions/thr...des-las-vegas/

Freemont street at night is cool. All the lights: https://www.google.ca/search?q=fremo...ml%3B970%3B549

If you have a motorcycle license you can rent a motorcycle. They are a little pricey.

Out of town but nearby.
You've already got Hover Dam on your list and the Grand Canyon. You can take adventure tours of the canyon (jeep, helicopter, boat)

Exploring Red Rock Canyon: http://www.redrockcanyonlv.org/
or
Valley of Fire: http://www.valley-of-fire.com/

The race track and take a racing school or drive an exotic on the track: http://www.exoticsracing.com/
There are a few companies if you dig in a little deeper.

Going to LA unless there is something there that you want to do or must do it's a big polluted traffic nightmare.

If you have the time and money, you can do almost anything in Vegas...