I'm in Vegas, anything you still need to know?
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"a what? i can['t] say/spell/pronounce that word..." - wannabewakeboarder
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Evilone, how about a phone # so if/when I get in trouble? Just kidding, you all have been great. Good info thrown out there. In order to fit it all in there sounds like a few rough days.
Well maybe your opinion,, is the drive to Lake Mead worth the time? Jill mentioned that since we were so close maybe we should rent a car and "go see it"?
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See it sure, get in it, nah. The water is chilly right now. I'd go through Henderson, check out Lake Las Vegas and the shops there and drive a few more miles and see the lake. You could also take a little bit longer drive and see the dam.Originally posted by jilly View Post
Below is a little map showing how far away it is from the strip.
"a what? i can['t] say/spell/pronounce that word..." - wannabewakeboarder
"the plural of boo is booze."Comment
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EvilOne,
How many miles/how long does it take you from Vegas to the dam?Comment
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45 minutes by mapping software time. It's about 30 miles from the strip.Originally posted by jilly View Post"a what? i can['t] say/spell/pronounce that word..." - wannabewakeboarder
"the plural of boo is booze."Comment
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Vega Trip
I was in Vegas the middle of January for my fathers funeral. I spent a few extra days and enjoyed some of the offerings.
Stayed at the Stratosphere Hotel just because. I did have dinner in the restaruant at the top. It rotates one revolution each hour and you get a wonderful view of Las Vegas. It was expensive costing $250.00 for dinner for three people. The food and service were excellent.
I did the tower shot ride at the top of the Stratosphere. That is one scary experience as you get this feeling of being hung out with nothing around you. Then I did the ride that slides you over the edge of the tower. Just as scary and not for the faint of heart.
Saw two shows. Really enjoyed Mama Mia at the Mandalay Bay hotel. Also saw Lance Burton at another hotel whose name esapes me at the moment. Did the roller coaster at New York New York. Not worth the cost in my opinion but I ride a lot of roller coasters.
Took the trip to Hoover dam. It was OK, nothing spectacular. In years past the tours were more extensive and you actually got to get outside on the lower level of the dam. Now with 911 and other security concerns they no longer allow such access.
Visit the enteriors of the major Hotels, MGM, Luxor, etc. They are really nice inside and very lavish and the decor really does drive home that the house always has the advantage in all games of chance.
There is a lot to see and there are some really good, albeit expensive, shows in Las Vegas. But it is not cheap. No longer are the ancillary functions (meals, hotel rooms, etc.) subsidized by the gambling income.
Everyone has their hand out from the person that drives the shuttle from the airport to the clod that tries to hold a door open for you. Ignore most of them.Ray Thompson
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yeah so many beggers at night esp. I love walking around with the drinks though
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Lance Burton = Monte CarloOriginally posted by raythompson View Post
Roller Coasters are all overpriced in Vegas because they can I guess. The NYNY is pretty jerky but it's cool being on the middle of the strip like that. The one at the Sahara is great, but too short for the $.
The Mirage just did an extensive renovation that includes more Chihuly glass (same guy that did the glass work for the Bellagio flowers). I think I'm going to the restaurant Stack for my Birthday, pretty cool looking place."a what? i can['t] say/spell/pronounce that word..." - wannabewakeboarder
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When we go, we always try to get out to Red Rock for a day and if we have time, we like to spend a couple of days in Zion NP.
Food: Margaritaville - got to have a loaded corona and conch fritters.
Hofbrauhaus (German resturant)
Batista's Hole in the Wall (Italian)
If you have not seen Body Worlds http://www.bodyworlds.com/en/exhibit...hibitions.html (was at the Tropicana in Nov.) it is awesome.Mikes Liquid Audio: Knowledge Experience Customer Service you can trust-KICKER WetSounds ACME props FlyHigh Custom Ballast Clarion LiquidLumens LEDs Roswell Wave Deflector And MoreComment
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I second the rides at the top, they are a blast (no pun intended).Originally posted by raythompson View PostComment
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Yah, we did those about 4yrs ago and the Big Shot was killer, didn't they build a new rollercoaster around the top awhile back?Originally posted by Moki View PostMikes Liquid Audio: Knowledge Experience Customer Service you can trust-KICKER WetSounds ACME props FlyHigh Custom Ballast Clarion LiquidLumens LEDs Roswell Wave Deflector And MoreComment
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Yes, it goes around the top, you feel like you are going to fly off the building.Originally posted by chpthril View PostComment
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Better hurry, their land got bought so it won't be there for long. They still don't have a closing date, but don't wait around.Originally posted by chpthril View Post"a what? i can['t] say/spell/pronounce that word..." - wannabewakeboarder
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Really??? That sucks I love that place, oh well I will be there for 2 weeks this month I'll be sure to hit it up.Originally posted by evil0ne View Post
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No kidding, Well we'll just have to find a replacementOriginally posted by sparky216 View Post
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