First time going to Las Vegas

mfc2006

Definitely agree on seeing the Beatles show...we really enjoyed it.

We don't gamble a ton when we go either, but it's always fun to play slots and enjoy the free drinks. We like to watch people play craps...those groups tend to get really rowdy, which is fun.

Merkin Baller

tempo_n_groove said:

Merkin Baller said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Gern Blansten said:

cp3iverson said:

If I ever go my plans are:
-Raiders game
-drive to Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam

other than that I have no clue what I’d do in Vegas.  My wife and I don’t gamble lol

We broke up a Vegas trip by going to the GC for a day before. We stayed in Williams, AZ for a night and hit the GC with a tour in the am. I would recommend a tour of the south side. The west side is closest to LV but our research led us to the south side.

Williams is one of my fav places out that way.  Jerome would be my first though.

Jerome is the shit, and being only about 25 minutes from Sedona there's no shortage of places around there for great sightseeing. 

Probably too far from Vegas for OP being there on a conference though. 

No doubt but it's good to name drop these places as ideas for others.

Yeah, full vouch from me for the GC South rim / Sedona / Jerome area. 

That's God's country out there. 

mfc2006

Merkin Baller said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Merkin Baller said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Gern Blansten said:

cp3iverson said:

If I ever go my plans are:
-Raiders game
-drive to Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam

other than that I have no clue what I’d do in Vegas.  My wife and I don’t gamble lol

We broke up a Vegas trip by going to the GC for a day before. We stayed in Williams, AZ for a night and hit the GC with a tour in the am. I would recommend a tour of the south side. The west side is closest to LV but our research led us to the south side.

Williams is one of my fav places out that way.  Jerome would be my first though.

Jerome is the shit, and being only about 25 minutes from Sedona there's no shortage of places around there for great sightseeing. 

Probably too far from Vegas for OP being there on a conference though. 

No doubt but it's good to name drop these places as ideas for others.

Yeah, full vouch from me for the GC South rim / Sedona / Jerome area. 

That's God's country out there. 

Yup...absolutely stunning out there. Hoover Dam is really cool too, but I don't think Chris will have a car.

JojoRice

Check out the Volcano in front of The Mirage.  It goes off periodically in the evenings.  Also it's days are numbered since that property was just sold so enjoy it while you can!  

Someone mentioned walking through The Venetian earlier.  I recommend that as well.  Very cool place to see.  

mickeyrat

time honored and never goes out of style.

hookers and blow.

JojoRice

Pinball Hall of Fame is also in Vegas.  Hundreds of machines to play if you like arcades/pinball. 

markymark550

Always split Aces and Eights.

JojoRice

Never play Blackjack at a 6:5 table.  Always play at a 3:2 table.  

tempo_n_groove

JojoRice said:

Never play Blackjack at a 6:5 table.  Always play at a 3:2 table.  

If you go to the Bunny Ranch, watch out for Airforce Amy.  She will make you go broke!

JojoRice

tempo_n_groove said:

JojoRice said:

Never play Blackjack at a 6:5 table.  Always play at a 3:2 table.  

If you go to the Bunny Ranch, watch out for Airforce Amy.  She will make you go broke!

Hey Yoooooooooooo!

mfc2006

JojoRice said:

Pinball Hall of Fame is also in Vegas.  Hundreds of machines to play if you like arcades/pinball. 

Yes. We went there on our last trip---it was awesome.

tempo_n_groove

mfc2006 said:

JojoRice said:

Pinball Hall of Fame is also in Vegas.  Hundreds of machines to play if you like arcades/pinball. 

Yes. We went there on our last trip---it was awesome.

Do you recall if they had the Adams Family or Batman Pinball games from the late 80's early 90's?  Those are still my favorite pinball games to have ever played.

JojoRice

tempo_n_groove said:

mfc2006 said:

JojoRice said:

Pinball Hall of Fame is also in Vegas.  Hundreds of machines to play if you like arcades/pinball. 

Yes. We went there on our last trip---it was awesome.

Do you recall if they had the Adams Family or Batman Pinball games from the late 80's early 90's?  Those are still my favorite pinball games to have ever played.

Yea, they've got Addams Family.  Don't think they have Batman though. 

mfc2006

JojoRice said:

tempo_n_groove said:

mfc2006 said:

JojoRice said:

Pinball Hall of Fame is also in Vegas.  Hundreds of machines to play if you like arcades/pinball. 

Yes. We went there on our last trip---it was awesome.

Do you recall if they had the Adams Family or Batman Pinball games from the late 80's early 90's?  Those are still my favorite pinball games to have ever played.

Yea, they've got Addams Family.  Don't think they have Batman though. 

Definitely have Addams Family. 

Gern Blansten

I bought a Twilight Zone pinball machine for out basement about 15 years ago.  Lots of fun but expensive to have someone come out and work on it. Luckily they don't require much maintenance.

I don't see bids on these but I paid $1,600 for mine.

Gern Blansten

JojoRice said:

Never play Blackjack at a 6:5 table.  Always play at a 3:2 table.  

good advice...really sucks that the better casinos are moving to 6:5.  That's why Fremont St rules.

Fremont St is a freak show but very cool light show. Just be sure to check before you go....sometimes they will have some shit band playing which stops the light show for the evening

pjhawks

JojoRice said:

Never play Blackjack at a 6:5 table.  Always play at a 3:2 table.  

agree 6:5 is such a scam.  like you don't win enough already you're gonna change the rules even further. fuckers.  

2-feign-reluctance

Thanks friends! Like this thread, sounds like Vegas has it all! 

pjhawks

2-feign-reluctance said:

Thanks friends! Like this thread, sounds like Vegas has it all! 

I've never met anyone who has gone to Vegas who hasn't enjoyed it.  And lots of people who aren't gamblers and who I didn't think would enjoy still really had a good time there.  It really offers something for everyone.

2-feign-reluctance

Should be fun, I'll be in sessions all day Thursday - Sunday, so won't have a ton of time on my hands, but have a nice list of places to eat from my amigo @mfc2006 and some lovely rec's here in this thread!