Things to do in Las Vegas
sarau
Visited Vegas to see my family, wanted to check out the sites, not a lot of $
Aug 19, 2006
based on 12 votes
Why spend a lot of money when you can do a lot for FREE?
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Explore locations featured in this Traveler List:
Las Vegas, Overton
- Category: Best of
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Traveler type: Sightseeing, Shopping, Active/Outdoors, Never been before, Theater
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Appeals to: Couples/romantics, Singles, Families with small children, Students, Budget travelers, Tourists
- Seasons: Summer
- Tags: Cheap or Free, Value, Do alone or in a group
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| I took the West Rim Tour of the Grand Canyon. It was a long day, but there are lots of breaks and it takes only about 2.5 hours to get there. A lot is off-road so you can't go in a rental car. The scenery was breathtaking and it was very affordable. I learned a lot about Las Vegas, saw Hoover Dam and even got an extra stop to see a herd of Bighorn sheep at a local park above Lake Mead. They also include a hot lunch, which was filling and delicious. |
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2. Valley of Fire State Park
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| Take this quick drive up Highway 15 North and follow the road through indian land until you reach this awe inspiring place. . . it costs like six bucks to get in and you can spend a whole day there, easily. There are hiking trails, a visitor's centre and ancient petroglyphs. The red rocks form fantastic, surreal structures that are very photo friendly. I loved it, even though it was SO hot the day I went. |
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Ave price:
$260
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I went to the Bellagio to see the water fountain show that runs every 20 minutes or so. Go at night--the show is more spectacular with the lights. Each show is completely different with different music, lights and water formations. I saw Hey Big Spender and The Pink Panther theme song. Bring a big bottle of water and watch several of the shows. Also, don't miss going up the escalater that is on the south side of the hotel--the view of Paris and Caesar's Palace is fantastic from there, perfect photo opportunity--and it's all FREE! |
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4. Signature at MGM Grand
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Ave price:
$202
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I went to the MGM to see the beautiful lions. They have an enclosure that is clear, with tunnels underneath where the lions lay. I couldn't get over how big their paws were or how much they behaved like housecats except SO much bigger! Best of all--It's FREE! |
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Ave price:
$181
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The Mirage offers a night time treat--a huge lighted volcano that erupts, I think every hour. It was spectacular to watch, complete with sound effects. . . another absolutely FREE must do. Inside the hotel there is a dome filled with giant plants and an extensive fish tank that spans the front lobby desk. We must have watched the fish for at least a half hour. FREE! |
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| I went to this show and it was amazing, well worth the money I spent. I didn't go to any other shows, and I am certainly glad I picked this one. I have seen the Cirque many times in many places but I have to say this show was the best of the lot. The reason is that they incorporate a huge POOL of water and diving/synchronized swimming into their acrobatics. Not free, but worth every penny paid. Get as good of seats as you can afford. . . you won't regret it. |
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7. Forum Shops at Caesars Palace
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| I enjoyed walking around the Forum shops at Caesar's Palace. They have all the shi-shi places that aren't in regular malls, plus they have some halfway affordable stores you can browse in. Further there are quite a number of restaraunts, at various price ranges and a very affordable deli in the center. Another fun FREE thing to enjoy while in Vegas. . . |
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This was a nice, very large mall located on Maryland Parkway off of Flamingo.
All your favorite stores were there and quite a good selection of clothes for larger women, of which I am one. |
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9. Boulder Station Hotel and Casino
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Ave price:
$163
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Great value for your dollar, especially if you have a rental car. It's located close to Flamingo, which is a main drag that takes you to the Strip. Very clean rooms, well air-conditioned and fairly quiet. There is even a movie theater and kids zone activity center right on site, plus a beautiful, cool (if not huge) private pool. I stayed there during the summer and got an incredibly cheap rate. Worth consideration if you don't want to be right in the center of all the busy-ness of the Strip. Security measures made it a very safe place to stay by myself, too. There are gaurds at the elevators to whom you must present your room key in order to get in after 3 pm. |
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