On the Cheap In Vegas (1175 hits)
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Submitted by ahumblefool (View user info) at 2005-12-28 13:48:30 EST
My wife and I travel to Vegas twice a year. We go for the atmosphere at the Bellagio and the Venetian. Over time we have collected a variety of free things you can do in Vegas, for those with little resources. (I have added no shows; they are spectacular, but costly.)
Okay Katy. Let us start from one end of the strip and work our way down. Some of these will be beyond cheesy, but before Vegas became VEGAS it was all about the cheese. Here is a link to the Vegas Strip as well: http://www.vegas.com/map.html.
(Also, I saw you wanted some free drinks while hitting the slots, good luck, not much free drinking left in Vegas. You will need to head off strip for these privileges.)
Stratosphere: Take a ride up the elevator at night to see one of the best views of Vegas in Vegas. Neon glow for miles. Want to scare the shit out of yourself? Drop at couple of bucks and ride the Big Shot. Grab a quick drink in the lounge on the 107th floor. The view is spectacular; you will not want to leave.
Circus Circus: This is almost the last bastion of cheese left in Vegas. They have circus acts taking place 24 hours a day above the casino floor, and around the resort. Trapeze, jugglers, clowns, acrobats, all pretty good. Not a bad place to stop and catch some free entertainment.
Fashion Show Mall: Like to shop or just browse, you have to hit the mall. It is huge and has a giant food court, where you can pick up a relatively low cost meal. There is a huge Multimedia cloud that hangs over the mall, and they have some pretty spectacular shows at night.
The Wynn: Biggest disappointment on the strip in my opinion. Lots of money and no atmosphere. The lobby looks like a reject from the Telly Tubbies was the designer. They do have a great dirty puppet show, but it is costly. You need to go just to say you were there. Check out the gardens around the resort, they are beautiful, even have their own man made mountain, pretty impressive. Lure and "The Nightclub" are two of the hottest places in town right now, so if you are going to pick up someone special for the evening, these are the places to go. Be aware, you will wait for an hour sometimes two to get in.
Treasure Island: Argh matey! Catch the pirate show in the evening, get there early or you will not be seeing it. One of the more popular shows on the strip. Sinking ships, cannon fire, a good show.
Venetian: I can not speak more highly of this amazing resort. It is the most spectacular place on the strip. Walk through the malls of the Venetian and gaze in wonder at the architecture that surrounds you. In the middle of the Venetian is a plaza, where the gondolas turn around. They have some of the best orchestra music I have ever heard hear. Not your run of the mill players, but famous Celloist, Violinist, Pianist you name it from all over the world. The music is beautiful, the surroundings are eye popping, and the Venetian is hard to cover in a quick paragraph. The Venetian also has a remarkable museum, the Guggenheim Hermitage Museum, at the time we were down they had the treasures from Russian Czars on display. They also have a wax museum. It is a marvel in every since of the word, and the shops are fantastic.
Mirage: Go inside and see the jungle settings inside the lobby, really a marvel of design. The volcano explosion outside is cool the first time around, but rather boring afterwards. The Mirage is home to the White Tigers and a dolphin exhibit, they also have a 18,000 gallon salt water aquarium that is pretty amazing to gaze at.
Imperial Palace: This place is old and filled with cheese. You have to go at night into the main casino and see the famous singer imitators; they are god awful, and great for a laugh. Rod Stewart never looked so bad. Into Karaoke? The Imperial has the hottest Karaoke bar on the strip. Planted right in between the Imperial Palace and Harrahs lies the outdoor nightclub that is a gathering place for after hour's entertainment. Wife and I go dancing here every night. Good music, free and no lines, but still packed. The Imperial also has a very impressive car museum and for a small cost you can wonder through one of the greatest collections in the world.
Caesars Palace: An architectural beauty. I can just walk around outside and enjoy the views from the Grecian gardens and the daiquiri bar outside. Okay, the mall is a must see. They have automated statues that put on an impressive show, one about the different Gods, and one about the falling of Atlantis into the ocean. Yes they are cheesy and thank god for that. Looking for an absolutely impressive club, hit Pure, you will wait outside for hours, you must be dressed properly, but once you are in, damn, it is the most remarkable club on the strip, and we have been to all of them.
Bellagio: What can be said about the Bellagio? I can literally spend hours at night watching the fountains. It is an incredible experience. As a matter of fact, this is the only place my wife and I stay now, with a suite overlooking the fountains. A glass of wine on the patio on a warm night, nothing more romantic. Anyway, the Bellagio also has a beautiful mall with plenty of shops, they have an impressive Dale Chiuli glass collection, all in the ceilings. Their conservatory is packed with flowers from all over the world and an abundance of trees.
Paris: Never see the Eiffel Tower of the Champ De Lyses, here is your chance; this is as close to Paris as you can get without going. The cool thing in Paris, the real life statues. Watch closely, these are real people that look bronze, it is amazing!
New York: Impressive in that it captures the New York Skyline very well. A coaster rolls throughout the outside. The inside resemble walking through Central Park. Worth the trip inside. See it lit up at night.
Excalibur: Go here Knightly, get it, knightly. Okay, bad joke. Go see the tournament of Kings for jousting and sword fights. Inside they have jesters, jugglers and other players of the kingdom. They have a pretty cool laser show at night on the castle walls as well.
Luxor: Still one of the more impressive places on the strip. A giant black pyramid with the sphinx watching over as you enter. The inside is a marvel of architecture with the entire pyramid open in the inside. You can see all the way to the top, with room halls open to the casino down below. Take an elevator to the top and stare down from the balcony, it is impressive. Ride the simulated magic carpet ride and prepare to get motion sickness. The RA nightclub is smoking hot, a very young crowd. King Tut's tomb is also recreated here, fun to wander through.
Mandalay Bay: Without a doubt the best place to go and catch the stars. This is where the big boys come to play. The wife and I have seen Nicholas Cage, Jack Nicholson, Johnny Depp and Gene Wilder here. You can wander the gardens, enjoy body surfers on the 6 foot waves and partake in the tropics. Be forewarned, the Mandalay caters to the higher end, and if you walk in and create even a slight problem, you will be escorted out. We have stayed at the Mandalay only once, and did not enjoy the stuffy atmosphere.
Freemont street: A covered mall that has nightly shows that take place over your head. An impressive mall of shops and good eats. This is where you go for a nice dinner at a reasonable price. The shopping is also quite good and less expensive than the shops within the resorts.
I did not list all the resorts, each have their own freebies to entice young and old into their resorts.
User Reviews
Submitted by Orgasmatron (user info) at 2006-11-22 13:22:15 EST (#)
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For God so loved the world, he gave us his one and only humblefool.
Submitted by phuzzygish (user info) at 2006-02-20 09:11:49 EST (#)
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I'm printing this out and taking it with me.
Submitted by JonnyX (user info) at 2006-01-31 19:32:51 EST (#)
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forgot to rate this
Submitted by munkeypants (user info) at 2005-12-29 21:37:59 EST (#)
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at NY NY i mean
Submitted by munkeypants (user info) at 2005-12-29 21:37:40 EST (#)
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We hit vegas a few months after 9/11. seeing the twin towers on the skyline was humbling.
Submitted by Clark_Kent (user info) at 2005-12-28 18:53:37 EST (#)
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I totally agree. Same thing happened here http://www.ubersite.com/m/81643
Submitted by jgreening (user info) at 2005-12-28 17:04:25 EST (#)
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Alright, leaving work now. Gots to visit my Madre, who's in town for the week from Wisconsin.
Some point tomorrow, mid-morning, I'll have something together.
Submitted by SkinnyKenny (user info) at 2005-12-28 17:01:08 EST (#)
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Submitted by jgreening (user info) at 2005-12-28 16:16:10 (#)
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No probs, Kenny. I don't think a Stones concert would fill out Vegas, so there's probably some good rooms, still.
Flamingo would be a good place, too. But this time I'd make sure I get a whole day/night of criss-crossing the strip, because I missed a lot of places.
Shit, gimme the weekend, I'll even start the Ubergroup.
Since I work for Cendant (and I'm sure they own at least ONE fucking casino/hotel on the strip) I *might* (stress that MIGHT) be able to get some decent rates for a group.
But if we get enough people, I can get anything set.
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Hook that up, JayPeg. I might even throuw you an extra book if you do it right.
Submitted by jgreening (user info) at 2005-12-28 16:54:39 EST (#)
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Screw it, I am gonna organize.
UBERCON: VEGAS II POST COMING TOMORROW!
SOUPS ON BITCHES!
Submitted by TigerLilly (user info) at 2005-12-28 16:45:45 EST (#)
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Loki, a few of us are meeting up in Vegas for the stones concert. The more the merrier but I'm not organizing anything on Uber for this. It would be great though if a bunch went.
Submitted by jgreening (user info) at 2005-12-28 16:45:06 EST (#)
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I'm all for running the point on an UberCon in Vegas again. If this post alone is enough of a guage, I'm guessing we could get at least 20 going on the first weekend of March.
Submitted by inion_de_trua (user info) at 2005-12-28 16:44:42 EST (#)
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ya know my boss went with seka for free where she somehow managed to meet dan aykroyd and the stones while they were in chicago a couple weeks ago. if i knew you were all psycho fans i would've told her to get me some free shit and then passed out the goodies.
Submitted by loki (user info) at 2005-12-28 16:43:04 EST (#)
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Sam's mom paid $100 each for Stones tickets here in town. We were not exactly close to the stage either.
So what is the story here, are we working up a Vegas ubercon? I dunno, it sounds fun but March is when the ski slopes at Tahoe are open.
Submitted by jgreening (user info) at 2005-12-28 16:25:06 EST (#)
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I guess you gotta love the Stones for THOSE prices...
$131.25 for the shitty seats, $472.50 for the good ones?
Man, I could have had 3 of 4 nights at Red Rocks for Dave Matthews at the top ticket price.
Submitted by HadToBeDone (user info) at 2005-12-28 16:23:53 EST (#)
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As was my comment.
No one actually likes me enough to talk to me.
Submitted by TigerLilly (user info) at 2005-12-28 16:23:02 EST (#)
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http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/806216
Sat, 03/04/06
08:00 PM Rolling Stones
MGM Grand Hotel
Las Vegas, NV
Submitted by inion_de_trua (user info) at 2005-12-28 16:22:20 EST (#)
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you fuckers all plan this shit just for when you know i won't be there.
Submitted by jgreening (user info) at 2005-12-28 16:17:27 EST (#)
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I'm sure we COULD turn it into an UberVegas. I mean, isn't this how the last one got started? Nicole was going for some reason, then a few more, then a few more, than WHAM?
Submitted by jgreening (user info) at 2005-12-28 16:16:10 EST (#)
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No probs, Kenny. I don't think a Stones concert would fill out Vegas, so there's probably some good rooms, still.
Flamingo would be a good place, too. But this time I'd make sure I get a whole day/night of criss-crossing the strip, because I missed a lot of places.
Shit, gimme the weekend, I'll even start the Ubergroup.
Since I work for Cendant (and I'm sure they own at least ONE fucking casino/hotel on the strip) I *might* (stress that MIGHT) be able to get some decent rates for a group.
But if we get enough people, I can get anything set.
Submitted by TigerLilly (user info) at 2005-12-28 16:12:26 EST (#)
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And Hadley, that last spelling WAS a joke.
Submitted by TigerLilly (user info) at 2005-12-28 16:11:16 EST (#)
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It's no Uber Vegas thing but anyone who wants to go can. The first weekend in March. I'll be there with Kenny and friend. And Crystal? Is that spelling right. I'm awful at that shit. Sorry girl.
Submitted by SkinnyKenny (user info) at 2005-12-28 16:02:51 EST (#)
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My buddy already has Stones tix and a rented room, so that's when I'm going. I don't have the exact date handy, but I'll find out.
Submitted by HadToBeDone (user info) at 2005-12-28 15:45:45 EST (#)
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Submitted by TigerLilly (user info) at 2005-12-28 14:17:00 (#)
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Not sure yet. Probably wherever Kenny and his friends end up staying.
I was thinking the Flamingo. Pretty cheap. I have to check with Crystel.
She is meeting us out there too.
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Just talked to Crystle. She said she'd only meet you there if you learn to spell her name right. ;)
Submitted by jgreening (user info) at 2005-12-28 15:39:57 EST (#)
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Kenny, name a weekend. I'd personally rather go when nothing *big* is happening, though. Last year we wnt during NASCAR, and, well... Yeah, that was interesting.
Submitted by SkinnyKenny (user info) at 2005-12-28 15:35:21 EST (#)
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Submitted by jgreening (user info) at 2005-12-28 14:50:03 (#)
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TimTim, if you go out at the same time as Tiger, I'd sell my Trooper and live on the street if I had to, just to go.
Serious, we should see if Monkey and Bart and Monty and et al. wanna git goin.
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I'll be there. The Stones are playing the MGM Grand sometime in early March. I think we should go then.
Submitted by kissmyarse (user info) at 2005-12-28 15:20:41 EST (#)
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Awesome. I'm going in May. I need a flippin fake id.
Submitted by inion_de_trua (user info) at 2005-12-28 15:15:46 EST (#)
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so wait how many uberfreaks live in vegas? i could make the rounds...
Submitted by punkerrjess (user info) at 2005-12-28 15:01:07 EST (#)
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Don't forget to check out the fat (and I mean HUGE) Elvis impersonator at the Barbary Coast.
And if you want a free meal in Vegas, I'll take you to Del Taco.
Submitted by loki (user info) at 2005-12-28 14:51:47 EST (#)
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I can't go into Circus Circus without lapsing into Fear and Loathing quotes.
Is it the Bellagio that has the rose gardens?
Submitted by jgreening (user info) at 2005-12-28 14:50:03 EST (#)
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TimTim, if you go out at the same time as Tiger, I'd sell my Trooper and live on the street if I had to, just to go.
Serious, we should see if Monkey and Bart and Monty and et al. wanna git goin.
Submitted by indoninja (user info) at 2005-12-28 14:43:57 EST (#)
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Submitted by inion_de_trua (user info) at 2005-12-28 14:41:59 (#)
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do i have to talk to the hooker card guys? i don't want to actually interact with them. kind of like that rich white lady at starbucks, no eye contact.
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You only have to talk to them if you don't want a card, it is like the people handing out fliers, they will try and stuff them into your hand.
Submitted by inion_de_trua (user info) at 2005-12-28 14:41:59 EST (#)
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do i have to talk to the hooker card guys? i don't want to actually interact with them. kind of like that rich white lady at starbucks, no eye contact.
Submitted by jgreening (user info) at 2005-12-28 14:41:10 EST (#)
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TIGER???
MARCH IN VEGAS?
UBERVEGAS PART 2!!!
I'll e-mail...
Submitted by MyTeeOne (user info) at 2005-12-28 14:37:58 EST (#)
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Submitted by Professional_Peon (user info) at 2005-12-28 14:19:16 (#)
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I'm trying to win a karaoke contest tonight. WISH ME LUCK ALL!!!!
One of the prizes is a trip to Vegas WOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
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Good luck PP!
So listen, about this trip...are you taking anyone? Because I would be happy to show you around. I'm a gentleman like that.
Submitted by Teephphah (user info) at 2005-12-28 14:36:48 EST (#)
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Vegas is a shithole.
I went back in October and only the promise of alcohol kept me from going on a city wide killing spree to take care of the fucking hooker trading card popping mexican infestation.
I don't want your fucking card, stop popping them at me, don't even fucking look at me.
In other words, stay off the streets. Take a cab or limo anywhere you want to go.
Also, nothing is free anymore. At least not on the strip.
Hell, it's $25 just for two people to ride the stupid assed roller coaster at the NY, NY ONCE.
mumble, mumble, sputter, curse, bitch, AND THAT'S WHEN THE WHORES COME IN, mumble, kvetch, sputter.
Submitted by MyNameIsTim (user info) at 2005-12-28 14:34:02 EST (#)
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i love vegas. i can't wait to go b ack
Submitted by Professional_Peon (user info) at 2005-12-28 14:19:16 EST (#)
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I'm trying to win a karaoke contest tonight. WISH ME LUCK ALL!!!!
One of the prizes is a trip to Vegas WOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by TigerLilly (user info) at 2005-12-28 14:17:00 EST (#)
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Submitted by ahumblefool (user info) at 2005-12-28 14:12:36 (#)
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Submitted by TigerLilly (user info) at 2005-12-28 14:04:20 (#)
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You better count your money (or in my case, lack there of)..
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Tiger, where are you staying in Vegas?
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Not sure yet. Probably wherever Kenny and his friends end up staying.
I was thinking the Flamingo. Pretty cheap. I have to check with Crystel.
She is meeting us out there too.
Submitted by SkinnyKenny (user info) at 2005-12-28 14:12:42 EST (#)
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Freemont Street is the bees knees.
Submitted by ahumblefool (user info) at 2005-12-28 14:12:36 EST (#)
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Submitted by TigerLilly (user info) at 2005-12-28 14:04:20 (#)
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You better count your money (or in my case, lack there of)..
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Tiger, where are you staying in Vegas?
Submitted by Wrightcopy (user info) at 2005-12-28 14:04:28 EST (#)
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My family wants me to go to Vegas this summer. I've been reluctant because I'm not big into gambling. After reading this, I actually want to go now.
Submitted by TigerLilly (user info) at 2005-12-28 14:04:20 EST (#)
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You better count your money (or in my case, lack there of)..
Submitted by BLITZKREIG_BOB (user info) at 2005-12-28 14:00:03 EST (#)
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Some advice:
Know when to hold em.
Know when to fold em.
Know when to walk away.
Know when to run.
Submitted by ahumblefool (user info) at 2005-12-28 13:57:27 EST (#)
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Submitted by inion_de_trua (user info) at 2005-12-28 13:53:35 (#)
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i'm printing this. and actually i'm staying at the venetian haha.
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Lucky! Next to the Bellagio, the best place to stay.
Submitted by ghola (user info) at 2005-12-28 13:56:02 EST (#)
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damn.
makes me wish i got out of this shithole town more often.
Submitted by inion_de_trua (user info) at 2005-12-28 13:53:35 EST (#)
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i'm printing this. and actually i'm staying at the venetian haha.
Submitted by TigerLilly (user info) at 2005-12-28 13:51:54 EST (#)
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I love love LOVE Vegas. I'm meeting SkinnyKenny and Crystel in Vegas in March. Yayyyy Vegas.