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Vegas Must-Do's for First-Timers

Ask this member a question. GHV_Travel I travel to Vegas as often as I can
May 3, 2006
2.5 of 5 stars based on 20 votes
The places you MUST visit, the restaurants where you MUST eat and the shows you MUST see when you visit Vegas for the first time, even if you're NOT a gambler
  • Explore locations featured in this Traveler List: Las Vegas
  • Category: Best of
  • Traveler type: Sightseeing, Theater
  • Appeals to: Couples/romantics, Honeymooners, Singles, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
  • Tags: Vegas Shows, Vegas Buffets, Vegas Fine Dining
1. Le Village Buffet
Le Village Buffet at Paris Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
One of the high-end buffets. If you decide to try one, this one would be the one to try if you like French food. Unlike other buffets, this one concentrates on a single country (but on several regions of France). It is TOP quality, considering it's a buffet, and well worth the price.
2. Spice Market Buffet
Spice Market Buffet, Las Vegas, Nevada
Another FABULOUS buffet...but it has a big drawback: you have to wait in line to get in, sometimes for hours. But the food is TOP quality. It's dividied into the typical stations: Chinese, Japanese, Salads, Seafood, etc. , but it's station with food from the Middle East is TO DIE FOR: tabbuleh, couscous, marinated kebabs, hummus, etc. I've been in a couple of Arab countries and I was surprised to see that the food at this buffet was indeed authentic. Well worth the price.
3. Legends in Concert
Legends in Concert, Las Vegas, Nevada
The price can be deceiving (very cheap, for Vegas) and so can the small venue. This is a great show, lots of fun and the Prince and Whitney Houston impersonators (they use their OWN singing voices) are AWESOME...the Prince impersonator even dances like Prince. Great value for your money.
4. An Evening at La Cage
An Evening at La Cage, Las Vegas, Nevada
This show is lots of fun and quite inexpensive, for Vegas standards. Men dressed up as female performers. Some are pretty impressive, others are just plain fun. Great fun.
5. KA - Cirque du Soleil
KA - Cirque du Soleil, Las Vegas, Nevada
If you like Cirque du Soleil or are curious about seeing one of their shows, THIS is the one to see. It's the only one that follows a plot and the special effects are FABULOUS. It's around $100 per ticket, but well worth it.
6. Bouchon at the Venetian
Bouchon, Las Vegas, Nevada
If you're not into buffets and wish to experience something a little more chic and some delicious French fare, this is the place to go. Plan on paying about $150 for 4 people (without wine)...but it's worth every penny.
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