So I ordered a Grand Canyon trip for next Wednesday from http://www.grand-adventures.com/. Then we're seeing O that Thursday.
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Vegas holiday tips...
- Thread starter dyergram
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I'm planning to see a show on the 8th but not sure what it will be though. Heard good things about O though
LucidMomentum
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Shoot I need to look into seeing shows like BMG, O, etc. when I get into town Thursday.
What's the best way to get tickets?
Also food recommendations within walking distance of the Mandalay Bay?
What's the best way to get tickets?
Also food recommendations within walking distance of the Mandalay Bay?
I think they close off The Strip for fireworks.
I wound up buying tickets to Ka
There might be better ways but the way I did it was to go to vegas.com on mobile. There was a steeper discount when using the mobile site and I got my two tickets last night.
Interested about the food recommendations too because right now my friend and I have seen a huge list of places that seem to have good food. Only have a reservation at one restaurant at the moment and thinking of checking out The Buffet at Wynn. Pretty sure that doesn't need to be reserved though. Looking to eat at all sorts of places.
There might be better ways but the way I did it was to go to vegas.com on mobile. There was a steeper discount when using the mobile site and I got my two tickets last night.
Interested about the food recommendations too because right now my friend and I have seen a huge list of places that seem to have good food. Only have a reservation at one restaurant at the moment and thinking of checking out The Buffet at Wynn. Pretty sure that doesn't need to be reserved though. Looking to eat at all sorts of places.
the_firewithin
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Gran lux cafe and the venitian is a must
tearsintherain
Member
Keep in mind its insanely hot in vegas right now, DRINK LOTS OF WATER if you aren't used to 115-120 degree days you will not think about drinking water and you will get really fucked up. Really, really, really avoid being outside as much as possible.
Don't walk around on the strip, its a LOT of walking between hotels and while its great exercise the rest of the year, in the summertime its insane.
Don't walk around on the strip, its a LOT of walking between hotels and while its great exercise the rest of the year, in the summertime its insane.
LucidMomentum
Member
THIS.
I'm a Cali native so 110-120 degree days don't phase me much (I mean they do but my body is more used to it) so if you've never been in that kinda heat stay hydrated fam.
Heat stress is real.
Vegas folks how accurate do you think this list is?
https://vegas.eater.com/maps/best-las-vegas-restaurants-38
Particularly Raku?
https://vegas.eater.com/maps/best-las-vegas-restaurants-38
Particularly Raku?
water_wendi
Water is not wet!
Never been to any of them. i might not be a good person to comment thought because steak night at my place consists of adding A1 to mashed potatoes.
LucidMomentum
Member
Aight, got tickets for Blue Man Group, Tournament of Kings, and Penn & Teller.
Can't spend all weekend playing fighting games lol.
Can't spend all weekend playing fighting games lol.
Coincidentally I have a reservation for the 3rd place on this list. Starting to solidify an itinerary of stuff to do when I'm out there next week.
Got Raku for Wednesday evening. Gotta figure out tuesday's meal.
Not sure if it's your style or not but maybe a buffet. The few people I know that have gone said that pretty much any buffet is actually surprisingly good.
I plan to go to The Buffet at Wynn not too long after I land.
Well that's where I'm staying. So that'll probably be my first meal. We get in at 8am.
Awesome. Have a fun trip
I thought about going back but the person I went with says isn't too keen on it because it was way too hot when we went
professor_t
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Oops, didn't see how far behind the times I was . . .
The Encore is a great hotel and there are some fantastic restaurants and clubs in this hotel and the adjoining Wynn tower. There's a lot of fun stuff to do in and around the strip, as many people have noted, but I also would make that recommended trip out to Red Rock. It's not that far from where you are staying, and it's a visual treat with great hiking options.
Also, I second what the one guy said about the bar scene right outside of Fremont Street. Lots of cool places have cropped up - I think in large part due to the redevelopment efforts led by the Zappos founder - and there are still some cool, old standbys (e..g, The Atomic).
Finally, people will probably crucify me for saying this, but I would just come prepared to spend some money. You'll have more fun that way, and in a year you'll care more that you had a great time and didn't stress about the expense than the fact that you somehow saved $200 by not doing a particular activity.
Robot Carnival
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try to get a ticket for Le Reve. it's also really amazing, especially if you like O. since you're on the company dime, want to go try something with a higher price tag? the Picasso restaurant at Bellagio is an experience you won't regret. great food, a beautiful view of the Bellagio fountain, and surrounding by priceless Picasso paintings. and the price really isn't that bad also all things consider. I think maybe around $200 per person if you don't go too crazy with the wine or pick Wagu beef and stuff. btw, the quail is must try if you go.
the Highroller observation wheel is also kinda fun if you want to sit with a cocktail while enjoying the strip's view. can also go to the Stratosphere's observation deck at 108+ floors to get a view of the Vegas night lights. maybe even try their Skyjump thing too.
Yeah. I definitely spent on that trip. I think for the drinks, shows, UFC fight, trips and dinner i dropped another $3000 on top of the ticket and hotel.
I guess I should share my album from my last trip.
Isn't Le Reve like an almost as good version of 'O'? Someone filmed the entire thing and put it online. I just skipped through it but it didn't seem as good. I was thinking show wise to be something totally different.