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A Weekend Getaway to Las Vegas

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Apr 6, 2006
2.5 of 5 stars based on 4 votes
All the best food, gambling, golfing, partying and relaxing that you can fit into three days.
  • Explore locations featured in this Traveler List: Las Vegas
  • Category: Perfect weekend
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  • Appeals to: Couples/romantics, Singles
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1. Friday into Saturday: Check in at the Hard Rock Hotel at midnight, gamble until the wee hours
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
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The Hard Rock is known for its hip crowds and party atmosphere. Its pool is a place to see and be seen. Complimentary shuttle service to the Strip is available on a regular schedule.
2. Take a breather and grab a bite at Hippo and the Wild Bunch 24-hour café across from the hotel
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You'll be surrounded by cartoon snakes and hippos in this jungle-themed restaurant. Its casual and fun atmosphere makes it enjoyable for everybody.
3. Saturday: Wake up (or stay up) for an 8:30 AM tee time at Angel Park Golf Club
Angel Park Golf Club, Las Vegas, Nevada
This club's two coures, the Palm and the Mountain, together offer golfers 36 fun and challenging holes set in beautiful desert surroundings. Night owls can take advantage of its lighted driving range.
4. Refuel with some top notch Mexican grub at Toto's
Toto's, Las Vegas, Nevada
Huge portions of authentic Mexican appetizers and entrees have made this spot a favorite among locals. Be sure to head there on Sunday for its popular Margarita Brunch.
5. Put your gaming face back on and head to the Rio to play some tables in the afternoon
Casino at the Rio All-Suite Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada
Gamblers know this casino for its fun and friendly atmosphere. A large selection of games and stakes means you'll find a seat that's just right for you.
6. Head back to the hotel, take a nap before you collapse. After a nice 3-hour power snooze, grab some thai food at Lotus of Siam
Lotus of SIAM, Las Vegas, Nevada
Locals and tourists alike rave about the quality of this restaurant's food and service. Spicy entrees are the order of the day. Dinner reservations are recommended to ensure you get a table.
7. See Cirque de Soleil's "O"
O - Cirque du Soleil, Las Vegas, Nevada
One of the best performances in Vegas, it's best described as art come to life through acrobatics. The dazzling feats that the performers execute are sure to impress. All of this is complemented by wonderful music, making it a completely captivating experience.
8. Head back to the Hard Rock for some more gambling or….
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
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While it's one of the smaller casinos in Vegas, many guests like the somewhat more intimate atmosphere. Pull up a chair at a blackjack table, order a drink, and get to know some fellow guests.
9. ….if you've had enough of the tables, let loose with some dance moves at the Hard Rock's Body English
Body English, Las Vegas, Nevada
This popular club typically has a long line to get in. Everybody wants to get in on the action at this lively after-hours spot. Come here to party with the real party crowd.
10. Sunday: Spend the day recovering at the Canyon Ranch SpaClub. You'll need it after this weekend.
Canyon Ranch SpaClub, Las Vegas, Nevada
Head to the Venetian, home of one of the most luxurious spas in Vegas. Treatments include massage, acupuncture and physical therapy, and whirlpools, saunas and a cycling gym are among its numerous facilities.
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