Bobbeh Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Off to Vegas at the end of next month for a week... main reason for going is that I have tickets for the Hatton vs Pacquiao fight, so thats one day catered for. Staying in the MGM Grand so should be nice. I've never been before, so am looking at ideas for things to do in Vegas and around the area that people would recommend doing. I was thinking about a Grand Canyon visit, but apart from Casinos and whores, what else in Vegas is there to see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I was thinking about a Grand Canyon visit, but apart from Casinos and whores, what else in Vegas is there to see? Hey! You're only going for a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Taking the missus? Have a shotgun wedding somewhere with an Elvis priest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 You have to ride that rollercoaster on top of the casino/hotel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Off to Vegas at the end of next month for a week... main reason for going is that I have tickets for the Hatton vs Pacquiao fight, so thats one day catered for. Staying in the MGM Grand so should be nice. I've never been before, so am looking at ideas for things to do in Vegas and around the area that people would recommend doing. I was thinking about a Grand Canyon visit, but apart from Casinos and whores, what else in Vegas is there to see? Grand canyon a big must by chopper & fly back down the strip at dusk, and old strip is worth a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aido Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 If you're there on a Monday night then check out Godspeed which is in the Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay - it's only open to the public on Monday nights - it's pretty much got one of the best views in the whole of Las Vegas! Also check out Voodoo Lounge at the Rio - again it's an awesome view, that's best at a weekend though otherwise it's pretty quiet! If you want to do a lot of bars or clubs then look into buying a Vegas Passport - it will get you access into many places with queuejump which is a big thing out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 you wont be struggling for things to do in Vegas to be honest. You could quite happily spend a couple of weeks there. I saw lance burton the magican. Was was quite good if its your kind of thing. I would also try and see blue man group. not sure which casino they are at but they are very good indeed. Get a seat as close to the front as you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 hoover dam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcol Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Go and see my good friend DJ Frankie Almost (voted best dj/karaoke in vegas 5 years running) wednesdays he is at AJ's Tavern 3650 S. Decatur @ Twain (next to poolsharks) Las Vegas, NV 89103 thursdays Across from UNLV Adam's Ribs (formerly Moose McGillycuddy's or Mooses) 4770 S Maryland Pkwy Las Vegas, NV 89119 fri and sat Royal Frog 4510 Arville St # A (across from the orlean's arena) Las Vegas, NV 89103 real top guy and mad as a fookin hatter, tell him Big Colin (the saladmonster) from Manchester sent you he will look after you. just to give you an idea how mad he is this him dressed as the jewish bloke POSS. NWS DEPENDING HOW YOU FEEL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Go to the Las Vegas Gun shop and shoot a myriad of handguns mmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 Wow, lots of varied answers, cheers for the replies I'm sure I wont be bored, just wondered what there is to do there. (other than gamble and get laid) .. and yes I am taking the GF too James - yes only for a week, mainly for the fight, it was a bit of a spontaneous decision tbh! Want to have a longer holiday later in the year, somewhere in Europe hopefully. Guigsy - yeah, I guess I'll have to see what other shows are on that week. Alanm - yes I have heard about that, I think there are now 3 different rides on the top of that building. I've been on the 420ft Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar point, so Im sure the height wont scare me on that one Aido, thanks for the details, they have the same sort of pass in NY, I know what you mean there. Bigcol - lol just watched that vid, he looks nuts Ian - sounds fun, got any more info? Do they let you play with the automatics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_have Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Indoor skydiving (opposite CircusCircus) and do the bigshot (above the Stratosphere casino) Rent a Viper and drive to Grand canyon and Lake Havasu? Whatever you do, you'll want to go back. Great place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 Hmm Viper, I think I've seen the indoor skydiving on American Hotrod, looks good fun, and would make me feel much better than jumping out of a plane, I dont have the balls for that lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I would definitley get across to the canyon. Rent a nice car and do the drive (about 260 miles) Stay the night at one of the local hotels and catch the canyon at sunset and sunrise. If you do drive let me know there is a little known spot at the canyon which is very quiet with great views (if you don't mind a 10 min walk) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 Nice one Really looking forward to this trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Definatly hire a car if your going to the dam/canyon. A mid sized car for the day inc petrol will cost you no more than about $120, and theres a desert road about 15 miles long that leads to the canyon so get something rear wheel drive for some drift practice (you wont regret it!!) If your looking to do some cheap gambling its a struggle to find anything less than $10 tables near the main part of the strip (mgm, luxor, new york new york etc...) so go up to the top eg: circus circus and you can find them as little as $3. Taxis are stupidly expensive (drivers dont know where they are going either as they literally come from all over the country for a short period just to make some easy dosh!) Theres a bus service called dues which runs up and down the strip and is something like $10 for the day or use the monorail which is also fast and cheap. Do the rides on the top of the stratosphere! Aswell as the newyork newyork rollercoaster. Don't bother with the rides in circus circus as unless your 12 you wont enjoy them. Going out at night the best place is the palms, which is off the strip and has 5 very good clubs in it, or if you cant be arsed going that far try out Rok in new york. Just dont bother with LAX in the luxor as its cramped and full of fat mexican girls. Drinking is very expensive, unless your gambling(which means all drinks free) Best place i found is to go hooters which do pitchers of beer for $10. Otherwise expect to pay around that for just one bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Oh and how else can i forget. Go to the gun store and shoot some machine guns...if you've never fired a gun before this is the time to do it. Pretty much anything is available and costs on average about $30-40 per gun with around 2 clips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 I've shot an MP5, but not really in anger I like the sound of picking the weapon, I wonder if they have a minugun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Not been yet, really want to get out there this year Have fun, shooting will be ace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlT67 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I would pick up a guide book mate, there is so much to see from having a ride in a gondolier through Venice to getting plastered in a club while looking at the topless asian girl in the glass table in front of you. I was out there two weeks ago and I stayed at the MGM in a grand tower room and it was very good. I would have loved to have seen a Boxing fight there that will be brilliant. If it hasn't already been mentioned there is also a Monorail which is about $13 a day which is very hand for getting up and down the strip as walking it will literally destroy your feet. Eating and drinking is currently pretty expensive out there due to the exchange rate so be prepared. Prices range greatly and there are plenty of discount booklets and leaflets about to get you "buy 1 get 1 free drinks" and free entry to clubs etc... Also if you are looking into going to see some shows or visiting some attractions there are discount ticket offices along the strip (one inside the M&M factory next to the MGM) which can save you up to 50% on the box office prices. Once you have bought these ticket vouchers you must claim your ticket and seat allocation at the box office before you go to see the show. Hope that helps and have a fantastic time (I am sure you will) BTW who are you flying with..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 Yeah, well like I am mainly going for the boxing and to experience that pre-fight build up etc. I'm sure it'll be a good experience, we can always go back if we cant fit everything in Cheers for the tips. We're flying with American. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Bobbeh, Have you heard of the $20 trick for room upgrades? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 No, please explain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 No, please explain http://www.thetwentydollartrick.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 http://www.thetwentydollartrick.com/ Wow f*ck yeah. I'm definatly trying that when i go again in july. Thanks gaz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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