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What should I do or visit in Las Vegas? #3090415
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I am going to a Las Vegas in a couple weeks with my Wife. What are good things to do and see?


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Re: What should I do or visit in Las Vegas? [Re: Kam*Kuda] #3090434
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Valley of Fire State Park is beautiful, nice drive from LV too.

http://parks.nv.gov/parks/valley-of-fire

Also, Hoover Dam is worth a tour.

Day trip too Death Valley is fun too.

Re: What should I do or visit in Las Vegas? [Re: 65pacecar] #3090449
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Haven't been there in a few years, but always had fun just walking the Strip and checking out the casinos.
NYNY has all kinds of things inside - like a miniature city - then up the Strip there's the gondola rides and the pirate show and going up the mini Eiffel Tower.
Some of the old Strip neon signage was relocated a bit North.
Maintain your situational awareness walking around, though; there are some creepy and nefarious people to avoid.
Had my rental car broken into there on one trip 20-some years ago.
The "Pawn Stars" shop - Gold & Silver is its real name - is off the actual Strip, though it didn't really impress me.
I think Shelby still has a presence further North, on the way to the track.

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One place I always wanted to visit but never got to is The Neon Museum.


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Re: What should I do or visit in Las Vegas? [Re: SattyNoCar] #3090456
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Originally Posted by Satilite73
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One place I always wanted to visit but never got to is The Neon Museum.



My wife and her sister are headed to the Neon Museum on Tuesday up I'll get the report on Wednesday for sure on up or down Sounds like up up so far, they're looking forward to checking it out.

Re: What should I do or visit in Las Vegas? [Re: 65pacecar] #3090536
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Just got back from a trip out there. Started in Vegas and ended in Phoenix. Day one was Hoover Dam and Valley of Fire. There is a documentary about the construction of the Hoover Dam that I watched a couple times before we went, and that made the experience even better. I'm also fanciniated by the ever shrinking Lake Mead but we were on a pretty tight schedule. We did pass a sign that said boat launch, but not a drop of water anywhere.

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Atomic Testing Museum . . . off the strip, but worth the visit . . .

https://nationalatomictestingmuseum.org/


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Re: What should I do or visit in Las Vegas? [Re: a12rag] #3090644
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Carrot Top is hilarious if you want to see a show.

Last time I was there, we went to an exhibit called "Bodies" at the Luxor. It's very interesting. It's full of preserved bodies, body parts and organs. The coolest thing to me was a model of all the blood vessels in a human arm/hand. They injected a substance into the blood vessels that solidified. Then the flesh and bone was dissolved in an acid leaving only the blood vessels behind.

The Hoover Dam is a must. We also like walking the strip. Next time we are there, I'll have to check out the Atomic Testing Museum. That sounds interesting.

Re: What should I do or visit in Las Vegas? [Re: burdar] #3090649
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Red Rock is worth checking out, if you're into stuff like that (I am).

https://www.redrockcanyonlv.org/


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Re: What should I do or visit in Las Vegas? [Re: Kam*Kuda] #3090673
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I was out there a few years ago. Checked out a fine Irish pub with great food, and hit several car sites. Shelby museum was fun, visiting Counting Cars shop, and hit a few shows.
Lots to check out, good luck!

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Re: What should I do or visit in Las Vegas? [Re: SattyNoCar] #3090760
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Originally Posted by Satilite73

One place I always wanted to visit but never got to is The Neon Museum.



Went there last year and it was super cool because we went at night! Talk about a fun experience.

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I would 2nd seeing Carrot top. There were things in his show that you will not forget!!
I would recommend a place to eat that is like an old speak easy. Capos Restaurant is a great place to eat. Even finding your way in is fun. The night I was there they had a guy playing the piano and the food is outstanding. A local recommended it as his favorite Italian restaurant. 5675 W Sahara ave. They make their own meatballs and people would just have them for their dinner.
I would also recommend a trip to the Red Rock area. Beautiful. I didnt get to the Dam but would enjoy that also.

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Re: What should I do or visit in Las Vegas? [Re: burdar] #3090838
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Originally Posted by burdar


Last time I was there, we went to an exhibit called "Bodies" at the Luxor. It's very interesting. It's full of preserved bodies, body parts and organs. The coolest thing to me was a model of all the blood vessels in a human arm/hand. They injected a substance into the blood vessels that solidified. Then the flesh and bone was dissolved in an acid leaving only the blood vessels behind.


As of last March, "Bodies" was in Bally's. An interesting exhibit.

Re: What should I do or visit in Las Vegas? [Re: Ramrod39] #3090855
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Another good place to eat would be The Roadkill Grill, they have very good food and great local people that run it.

Also if your into dirt track racing "Duel in the Desert" is coming Nov 8th -12th and usually its a pretty good car count and now we finally have somebody running the event that knows how to run an event and knows how to prep a track.

Re: What should I do or visit in Las Vegas? [Re: burdar] #3090969
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Originally Posted by burdar
Carrot Top is hilarious if you want to see a show.

Last time I was there, we went to an exhibit called "Bodies" at the Luxor. It's very interesting. It's full of preserved bodies, body parts and organs. The coolest thing to me was a model of all the blood vessels in a human arm/hand. They injected a substance into the blood vessels that solidified. Then the flesh and bone was dissolved in an acid leaving only the blood vessels behind.

The Hoover Dam is a must. We also like walking the strip. Next time we are there, I'll have to check out the Atomic Testing Museum. That sounds interesting.


I agree with above. For Carrot Top, sit in the front row. He passes out shots of whiskey. Probably costs more for the seats.

After being there for 3 other Semas I found you have to book WAY in adavance for any good shows like big name stars or bands. Even Hells Kitchen is months out. I wanted to go this time but was too late to get reservations. Instead I got the wife and I a Sat night comedy show with the older brother on Everyone Loves Raymond show, Brad Garrett.

We did lesser know comedy guys, Blue Man Group, Elton John, Cirque du Soleil (sp?), and the Dam - have to do the full tour...


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Re: What should I do or visit in Las Vegas? [Re: Kam*Kuda] #3091063
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Well, I would head south across the dam. Stop at the dam for some pics and then keep going south. Hit Kingman and do the Route 66 thing taking 66 over to Seligman. Seligman is where the historic Route 66 Association started, and it she setting for the Cars movie, as in Seligman is "Radiator Springs". Summertime is obviously the best time of year for this because Seligman really puts on a show for the people stopping in.
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Vegas isn't known to be a BBQ town, but there are some good ol' boys who relocated there and are smoking up a storm.

Plenty to eat in Vegas, for sure, but this is always a worthwhile stop. Go to the original (main) location on Highland Drive. https://www.rollinsmokebarbeque.com/


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If I ever get back to Vegas, I'll check out the Heart Attack Grill.


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My teens really like Area 15 (not to be confused with Area 51): https://area15.com/

The linq is cool for a tall Ferris wheel if you want to get a birds eye view of the valley. But don't do the "all you can drink" plan as there are no bathrooms onboard. https://www.caesars.com/linq/things...m=HighRoller&utm_content=attractions

If you have too much money, rent a car and race it at one of the local tracks. Or drive a tank over a car. https://www.battlefieldvegas.com/packages/fan-favorites/crush-a-car-with-a-tank/


There is also a lot of free stuff. Bellagio has a botanical garden that changes for each season. Its pretty well done up. Fremont Street has the grittier folks, but there are usually free concerts at night and a show on the ceiling. https://vegasexperience.com/
The fountains at Bellagio are pretty cool if you have not seen them before. The volcano at the Mirage is another freebie. There are flamingos at the Flamingo, and tons of old (working) pinball machines at the Pinball hall of fame. http://www.pinballmuseum.org/

The brothels are in Nye county, which is about an hour away (yes, prostitution is technically illegal in Las Vegas). The Pioneer Saloon is not a far drive, and is an old bar from over 100 years ago. https://pioneersaloonnv.com/. Between the shows, VR stuff, axe throwing, go karts and tons of restaurants, there is a possibility you might find something you like to do while visiting.

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