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All-TigerNet [11188]
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OK tnet. Flying into Vegas for the first time
Jan 7, 2016, 9:16 PM
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List of must see or do based on your experiences. Yes I know about Google and the interweb.
*All suggestions are taken seriously
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Legend [15863]
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try to hit old vegas freemont st - see the light show, old
Jan 7, 2016, 9:19 PM
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casinos etc
worst case - take the $3 strip bus/city shuttle whatever
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All-In [32587]
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Pretty new craft beer brewery down at the zip line start
Jan 7, 2016, 10:28 PM
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point end.
Good beers.
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Re: try to hit old vegas freemont st - see the light show, old
Jan 8, 2016, 8:48 AM
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I agree with the Freemont street experience. The light show is exceptional. I was there this past November and It's definitely worth seeing. The casinos seem to pay out more on Freemont also.
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110%er [6320]
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DO NOT GET MARRIED
Jan 7, 2016, 9:21 PM
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from experience, I know this.
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All-In [39020]
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Good rule for everywhere.***
Jan 8, 2016, 8:25 AM
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Re: OK tnet. Flying into Vegas for the first time
Jan 7, 2016, 9:22 PM
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Breakfast: The Peppermill
Supper: Casa Di Amore (They'll send a limo for you)
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All-In [32587]
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Yes - the Peppermill***
Jan 7, 2016, 10:29 PM
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If it were warmer, I'd suggest a private cabana poolside
Jan 7, 2016, 9:23 PM
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at Bally's... It 'starts' around 10AM. ;~)
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Re: OK tnet. Flying into Vegas for the first time
Jan 7, 2016, 9:24 PM
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How much time do you have? Honestly just walking the strip and seeing all the casinos is one of the best things to do. Can even stop in and gamble for a few minutes if you like. No open container laws, so if you are so inclined, grab a beer and just stroll around. Check out the water show and see New York, New York and everything in between!
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Re: OK tnet. Flying into Vegas for the first time
Jan 7, 2016, 9:30 PM
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Other than the obvious...I would actually suggest the Michael Jackson One show at Mandalay...was an awesome change of pace from the casinos and sports books
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All-TigerNet [11188]
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Re: OK tnet. Flying into Vegas for the first time
Jan 7, 2016, 9:44 PM
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The old casinos and lights sounds great.
Already addressed the whole marriage thing with her. nttawwt
Breakfast sounds great, limo sounds expensive
I haven't lost my winter coat yet
Fly in at 5:30 on Sunday and leave Wednesday morning. Of course, We'll celebrate a championship Monday. Water show check
Micheal Jackson is great, she's a huge fan. I know, I know
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Re: OK tnet. Flying into Vegas for the first time
Jan 7, 2016, 9:55 PM
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Something else if you're not into the big clubbing/party scene is to go to one of the big sports books (I'd recommend The Wynn) place a little wager on a basketball game and enjoy the experience of watching the game with something on the line. I did this for the Oregon/OSU National Championship game last year and it really gets the juices flowing. You'll be in awe of the sheer amount of TVs and comfortable seating to eat h your game.
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Re: Limo to Casa Di Amore is complementary.***
Jan 7, 2016, 10:24 PM
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Whatever you do, don't take a card from one of the many folks handing them out and call.
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Remember - What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas
Jan 7, 2016, 9:45 PM
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1) Read a book about card counting while on the flight
2) Do some Jagermeister shots on top of Caesar's Palace with your friends
3) Party with Carrot Top on the strip
4) Meet and marry a stripper/prostitute
5) Kidnap a naked Asian man and lock him in your trunk of your rental car
6) Break into Mike Tyson's house and take his tiger to your hotel room (seems legit)
7) Get a Tyson-patented tattoo on your face
8) When you get back to the room and your friend finally passes out, carry him on his mattress back up to the roof of Caesar's Palace and leave him there
9) When you wake up Monday morning, take your card counting tricks down to the floor and go on a big winning streak
10) Catch the charter bus arranged here on Tigernet to the game
11) Have the time of your life watching the Tigers win the NC
Vegas, a weekend to remember.
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Re: Remember - What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas
Jan 7, 2016, 11:03 PM
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After reading your post I almost td....
For wanting me to drinking jager. I smell of it makes me nauseous from drinking it in my twenties lol
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Re: OK tnet. Flying into Vegas for the first time
Jan 7, 2016, 9:49 PM
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Place a big bet on the Clemson Tigers instead of blowing it on the slot machines.....that way you will come home a winner.........Go Tigers!!!!!
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Re: OK tnet. Flying into Vegas for the first time
Jan 7, 2016, 11:06 PM
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Thinking the same thing. We've gotten this far why doubt now? One for the ages
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Legend [16427]
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We always have breakfast at Paris overlooking the strip
Jan 7, 2016, 10:22 PM
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French pancakes
And Jersey Boys is a must see
Fremont Street (downtown Vegas) very cool too
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Legend [16427]
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And the fountains at Bellagio
Jan 7, 2016, 10:28 PM
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Are free entertainment worth seeing
Hoover ### is cool and on Nevada-Arizona border
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The slots at the airport are really loose...
Jan 7, 2016, 10:26 PM
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...it gets visitors in a good mood for their inevitable fleecing in the casinos.
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Glad that's an "o" in slots rather than a "u." lol***
Jan 8, 2016, 6:03 AM
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If you do well with the first, the second is probably true***
Jan 8, 2016, 6:38 AM
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Re: I live in Las Vegas
Jan 7, 2016, 10:27 PM
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I live in Vegas. Best thing here is stay away from the Strip. There are casinos everywhere if that's what you are into. Freemont is a great experience. It's where the locals go to get away from all the tourist that are out here. Container park is another good place to go. There are a bunch of kids there during the day time, but after 9pm I think is the time, they close it off to all people under the age of 21 and there is normally live bands, and a couple of bars around it to go drink if you want to do so. If you HAVE to go to the strip just walk around it's crazy place to say the least. A lot of people walking around snapping photos, a lot of drunks stumbling around and so forth. I tend to stay away from the strip since I have kids, but I see a lot of kids in strollers rolling around. Enjoy your stay and GO TIGERS!
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Orange Blooded [2563]
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Re: OK tnet. Flying into Vegas for the first time
Jan 7, 2016, 10:37 PM
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Lawry's Prime Rib
Grand Canyon if you have a few extra days.
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Take a day trip and party like Lamar Odom
Jan 7, 2016, 10:39 PM
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+1... but I still think you ain't quite right...***
Jan 7, 2016, 10:42 PM
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Robertn - I'm gonna go out a line and guess the OP
Jan 7, 2016, 11:40 PM
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Doesn't have 75k to lay down on Coke and a couple skanks at the Bunny Ranch.
Not that there's anything wrong with that
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All-TigerNet [11188]
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Re: Robertn - I'm gonna go out a line and guess the OP
Jan 7, 2016, 11:49 PM
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Do they run a credit check? It's kind of important... I'm not gwp
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110%er [9298]
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I'm not gwp either - He's the resident coot lawyer
Jan 7, 2016, 11:59 PM
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I'm 50% certain he could supply an answer, or, experience to this quandary
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Re: Take a day trip and party like Lamar Odom
Jan 7, 2016, 11:53 PM
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I heard there are some ladies of the thumbs up hanging there if you post up and are looking to score some points. If you're into that kind of thing
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110%er [7831]
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go to that
Jan 7, 2016, 10:44 PM
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Home out on the range......they got a lot of nice girls out there.
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Re: OK tnet. Flying into Vegas for the first time
Jan 7, 2016, 11:05 PM
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Titanic exhibit at Luxor is pretty cool.
FYI if someone on the strip offers you their music CD like its free don't take it!! because they will then try to "force" money from you.
2. Stay away from the Monorail past 9pm.
3. Unless you really would like to purchase a timeshare or need 100.00 bucks cash, tell everyone....sorry but my flight leaves in a few hours.
Good luck
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Re: OK tnet. Flying into Vegas for the first time
Jan 7, 2016, 11:21 PM
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I don't gamble, so the sports book sounds like cool experience while in the betting capitol
Fm..what time does breakfast start?lol
What if the card is handed by Nancy O'Dell?
Loose #####..got it rev thanks!
Got it. get drunk at container park and stroll the strip
Was thinking about Hoover trip during the day. Just haven't looked to see how far away
Thanks robert my lady was thrilled about that post. No really! It's raised questions
Not into coke. More of a pepsi man unless it comes with a straw then all bets are off
Thanks for the heads up on the monorail.. we were planning on taking it to the strip
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110%er [9298]
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Check out Fremont St - where Vegas started
Jan 7, 2016, 11:31 PM
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With that old school mafia money
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Honestly. Rent a car and go to Zion NP. 2hr drive. Amazing
Jan 8, 2016, 12:36 AM
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place. I promise it will be a day better spent than anything you'll do for the day in Vegas.
If not, walk the strip, watch the fountain show, people watch anywhere and have a blast!
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Re: Honestly. Rent a car and go to Zion NP. 2hr drive. Amazing
Jan 8, 2016, 5:10 AM
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Zion is amazing. I like it better than the Grand Canyon. 4 wheelers in the desert are fun to do. Fremont street is overrated, except for their cheaper craps tables. I think the've got the loosest craps in town. Gold and Silver Pawn is fun to see, don't expect to see Pawn Stars "stars" there, though. Golf is always fun. Blue Man Group is fun, "O" (Circ du Sol) is good.
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Re: OK tnet. Flying into Vegas for the first time
Jan 8, 2016, 4:59 AM
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I see nothing wrong with the monorail after 9PM. Never had a problem on it. Avoid conversations with the 'barkers' on the strip. Waste of time at best. I just act deaf or start speaking French and keep moving.
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Went for first time last year
Jan 8, 2016, 7:00 AM
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We aren't really into the casinos but walking around the strip is a must.
Go to Hoover ### and have lunch in Boulder City.
Go hike Red Rocks Canyon National Park. Very close and very cool.
Zion is amazing but a good 4 hour + drive.
We ate in so many great restaurants but if you want the best down home food you will ever have go to Hash House A Go Go. There are several out there. I suggest splitting app's(try the Fried Green Tomatoes) and your entree as the portion sizes are ridiculous.
http://www.hashhouseagogo.com
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Re: OK tnet. Flying into Vegas for the first time
Jan 8, 2016, 7:20 AM
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If going with wife/girlfriend, go see a show. Cheaper than 15 minutes at the Blackjack table, and much more memorable. I REALLY recommend "O" at the Bellagio. It's expensive, but worth it. Think Girls just wearing only bikini bottoms cutting flips to handstands in a large martini glass full of water 10 feet tall. Go early so your "other" can check out the expensive glass at the Bellagio. Free museum there too, easily worth the price of admission.
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Legend [16427]
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Went to O with my wife. Hated it so much that I told her
Jan 8, 2016, 7:34 AM
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I was going to the bathroom and never came back.
Texted her about 20 minutes later and told her I was back at the room. Just not my thing, I guess.
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Athletic Dir [875]
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Some say to avoid the strip but
Jan 8, 2016, 8:44 AM
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its you first time. Walk around check out all the major hotels. You may not want to ever do it again, but you need to experience it once. They are impressive, some in a ridiculous tacky way.
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