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Things to do/see - Vegas

RyanC7RyanC7 Member Posts: 355
edited February 2016 in Poker Chat
Hi all, 

As above - going to Vegas for a week. 

I thought where better to ask than a room full of punters. 

This is a non-poker related trip - so any suggestions, shows, clubs, food, things to see/do, whatever - would be great! 

Fire away please... 

Thanks 
Ryan 
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  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 172,626
    edited February 2016


    The Amtrak Southwest Chief travels daily between Las Vegas & Los Angeles. Treat yourself.  

     https://www.amtrak.com/southwest-chief-train
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  • MICKYBLUEMICKYBLUE Member Posts: 2,035
    edited February 2016
    vegas and no poker?

    helicoptor ride over grand canyon is a must
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  • Itsover4uItsover4u Member Posts: 1,538
    edited February 2016
    Penn & Teller
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  • Itsover4uItsover4u Member Posts: 1,538
    edited February 2016
    In Response to Re: Things to do/see - Vegas:
    vegas and no poker? helicoptor ride over grand canyon is a must
    Posted by MICKYBLUE
    Thats what I though.... everyone needs to play a rack of high society at the venitian!!
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  • Payney1978Payney1978 Member Posts: 75
    edited February 2016

    Hi Ryan, I visited Vegas a few years ago before I started playing poker. I can recommend seeing Penn & Teller at The Rio or a trip to The Gun Store which has an indoor firing range.
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  • bearlytherbearlyther Member Posts: 1,757
    edited February 2016
    http://marcsavard.com/video.php

    Went to this hypnotist show in Planet Hollywood was very good.
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  • hhyftrftdrhhyftrftdr Member Posts: 8,036
    edited February 2016
    Blondies $20 all you can drink, 3-6pm. Enjoy.
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  • Nannypat66Nannypat66 Member Posts: 141
    edited February 2016
    The Red Rock Canyon Coach trip was great. I did it four years in a row and it was still a good trip. You can just wander in and out of all the casinos on the strip. You would be surprised at how many have free shows going on.
    Have a fantastic time
    Nannypat66
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  • alex1229alex1229 Member Posts: 680
    edited February 2016
    In Response to Re: Things to do/see - Vegas:
    Penn & Teller
    Posted by Itsover4u
    Please please please tell me this is a joke? 


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  • alex1229alex1229 Member Posts: 680
    edited February 2016
    In Response to Re: Things to do/see - Vegas:
    Hi Ryan, I visited Vegas a few years ago before I started playing poker. I can recommend seeing Penn & Teller at The Rio or a trip to The Gun Store which has an indoor firing range.
    Posted by Payney1978
    Another one??

    It was honestly the most boring show ever, Americans do not get sarcasm, their humour is of the most basic form ever, i'm suprised anyone here would rate it.

    Out of the thousandssss of things you could do (just check the best rated stuff on tripadvisor) this would be bottom.


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  • MICKYBLUEMICKYBLUE Member Posts: 2,035
    edited February 2016
    if you like fish the mandela bay aquarium 

    poker player in vegas needs to atleast have a 1h session tho mate. point missus in direction of shops and sod off for a few hours lol
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  • GaryQQQGaryQQQ Member Posts: 6,804
    edited February 2016
    The National Atomic Testing Museum, not far from The Strip, Las Vegas.

    Excellent, highly recommended by me. It had a special exhibit on about Area 51 running while I was there, even though at that time Area51's existence had never been officially acknowledged (it has been since).

    http://nationalatomictestingmuseum.org/

    The Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon are both mandatory. Unmissable. Everybody should see these wonderful places whether on a gambling holiday or not.
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  • BigHawk89BigHawk89 Member Posts: 627
    edited February 2016
    Bet you'll end up punting in a $5000nl cash game haha!

    Have a good time anyways, I will keep a close eye on this thread cause I'm going next year for a stag doo! 
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  • BrrrrrrrBrrrrrrr Member Posts: 4,216
    edited February 2016
    Apologies for interupting but  there is a free to enter competition to be found in the Betting Chat section of the forum on a thread called Sky Naps Table 2016.

    It starts on Saturday and the closing date is 12pm on Friday. All the details are on the thread but there are £100 of free bets from Sky Bet up for grabs and for qualifying players there is a free £200 Poker freeroll at the end of the competition.
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  • Ice_TigerIce_Tiger Member Posts: 1,533
    edited February 2016
    Grand Canyon by helicopter

    Rock of Ages Show at Venetian - brilliant fun

    Cirque de Soleil Show - absolutely amazing

    CSI Live Experience - never watched TV show but this was fun

    Penn & Teller - only average compared to other shows we saw


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  • spinacespinace Member Posts: 50
    edited February 2016
    Fremont street in downtown Vegas is a must see,
     some weird and wonderful things come out at night down there!
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  • FCHDFCHD Member Posts: 3,178
    edited February 2016
    Take a trip to the top of the Stratosphere Tower. Thrill rides up there are optional.
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  • sikassikas Member Posts: 857
    edited February 2016
    KA - cirque de soleil @ MGM is the nuts!
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  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 172,626
    edited February 2016

    Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, the Atomic Testing place are all "must see's".
     
    If you can hire a car, a 40 minute drive away is Mt Charlston Lodge, up in the mountains, where, incredibly, it is 30 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than Vegas. (Vegas is indescribably & uncomfortably hot in the summer).
     
    Drive up to Mt C first thing in the morning, & have brekkie on the verandah, watching the humming birds feed. Best breakfast experience in the world, bar none, & a lovely drive up the winding mountain road.
     
    Deffo visit Downtown one evening, see the awesome light show & all the freaks & street acts.
     
    Walk along the Strip, & saunter in & out of all the different casinos.

    Deffo go see a Show - there are dozens, & most are excellent. 

    More eateries than enough, too, especially the buffets, meals in Vegas are very cheap.
     
    Go watch the local Baseball Team, "Las Vegas 51's" one night at Cashman Field, a wonderful experience.  
     
    Oh, & play a little poker. Any game, anywhere, 24/7.
     
    A week is never anywhere near long enough in Vegas.      
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  • Itsover4uItsover4u Member Posts: 1,538
    edited February 2016
    In Response to Re: Things to do/see - Vegas:
    In Response to Re: Things to do/see - Vegas : Another one?? It was honestly the most boring show ever, Americans do not get sarcasm, their humour is of the most basic form ever, i'm suprised anyone here would rate it. Out of the thousandssss of things you could do (just check the best rated stuff on tripadvisor) this would be bottom.
    Posted by alex1229

    Or it could be rated 5 star over 200+ reviews....

    Your one of those guys that trys to force people to try your food when they keep saying no.... just because you like it arent you.

    We all have different tastes thats what makes the world an interesting place.

    I like magic and comedy, Tikay likes trains and you like pretending you read reviews on trip advisor.

    8.49 AM I have not had my tea and I am grumpy
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