I am planning a three day trip to Las Vegas and would like to know the best places to see while there?

Question

I am not much of a gambler and would like to see the buildings and attractions.

Answer 1

First, I hope you have alot of fun on your trip. I am leaving for Las Vegas tonight. My sister and I go all the time and we are not gamblers ourselves. We tend to go to Sam's Town. If you go downtown to one of the hotels, I think the California I believe and others and you can get on one of the charter buses for free to go there. We go there for movies, dinner and pictures. WE are also going over to Ethel M's Chocolates for a free tour and free taste testing. You can also go to see the catcus tour there. If you check out the little flyers that have some tours in it, there are some that you can do starting around $12.00. I hope this helps, but there is alot to see like the outlet malls if you are a shopper. If you would like to see a free circus show, head over to the Circus Circus or check out the animal attractions at the New York New York or other hotels. Again, I hope this helps.

Answer 2

Things to do in Las Vegas (some are free some are not):



See the fountains at night at the Bellagio.



Tour the Wynn property (try to catch the animatronic/light show at night).



Cocktails at night on the observation deck at either the Ghost Bar (at the Palm Casino) or from the VooDoo Lounge (at the Rio Casino) both have incredible views!



Window shop at the Forum of Shops at Caesar's Palace.



Check out the following casinos, all are pretty incredible:

Venetian

Paris

Mandalay Bay

New York, New York



Last but not least....go downtown for the "old school" Las Vegas and check out the Fremont Street Experience.



Last thought to share....Las Vegas is not as cheap as it used to be. The cost for dining and entertainment has gone up considerably over the last ten years. If you are not a "high roller," don't expect any comps.

Answer 3

One of the things that we did and really enjoyed was going downtown for the light show. Its a few blocks long and over a million lights that show stories or pictures to music. It is amazing to watch and see how its done. It starts as soon as it gets dark and is a quick trip by cab.

We also did the free shos...like the pirates fight at Treasure Island and the water show in front of the Bellagio. We also just walked through some of the Hotels, they are very interesting and each one has something going on. And of course we drove to the Hoover Dam which I feel is a must !!! Have a GREAT TRIP !!!!

Answer 4

A lot of it depends on how much money your willing to spend. A great free activity is to check at the fountain show at the Bellagio in the evening. Also, the big top at Circus Circus and strolling through The Venetian and Caesars Palace are nice.The roller coaster on top of the Stratosphere hotel is an amazing thrill, it's $16 for the trip up the tower and the coaster. They have two other rides which cost extra but I haven't been on them. If you can afford it, try to take in a show. Two of my favorites are the Blue Man Group and O by Cirque de Soleil.

Answer 5

I Hope you have a Friend or Relative living there, because the Hotels and a Good One $500. per night Not Including Room Service.



Stay somewhere like Motel 6 or Holiday Inn, Bellagio, Caesars, Rio, New York New York, MGM Grand, that's for Rich People and You're Rich you're Middle Class/Poor, Motel 6 Super 8 or Holiday Inn, Never Never Stay at a Resort Hotel.

Answer 6

i have been to hoover dam and it is great, but it is really not worth the full day you would lose. something i would definitely see on my second trip, but not my first.

make sure you take a look at all the hotels, inside and out. visit all of the shops. not necessarily to go shopping, but they are all amazing. extra things to do besides just looking around are...

-take a gondola ride at the venetian

-watch the mirage volcanoes explode at night

-visit madame tussaud's wax museum at the venetian

-catch the pirate show at treasure island

-visit the dolphin exhibit and the lion habitat at the mirage

-go to carnival court at harrah's and see the flair bartenders

-watch the fountains at the bellagio at night and during the day

-check out the statues at caesar's in the forum shops

-go to the top of the eiffel tower at paris

-see the rain exhibit at aladdin in the shops

-go to the free lion habitat at mgm

-check out shark reef at mandalay bay



if you have time after doing all of this, then head downtown and check out freemont street, maybe take in a show. blue man group and penn & teller are my two favorites. the cirque de soleil shows are awesome too. i would skip zumanity, just never thought it was as good as the others. also, if you like to go out at night, check out pure and the pussy cat dolls show. it is in caesar's. and last, but not least, go to a bookstore and buy the book "las vegas". it is in the travel section and is by either frommer's or fodor's. they both make good ones. these books have absolutely everything you could possibly do in vegas, and it is broken up by chapters, so you can find everything very easy. have fun!!!

Answer 7

The Bellagio has an awsome water show, definatly check that out. Take a ride on a gandala in the Venetian hotel, you'll fee like you're in Venice! Every hotel has something great to offer...theres always great shows going o....check into comedy shows their all over the place.Tons of shopping, etc.

Answer 8

You must do Ceasar's Palace and the shops.....they have statues that come to life every hour, I think, and tell you stories.



Also the aquarium at mandalay bay.....with a stop there at the House of Blues...



Dang I need a trip to Vegas..

Answer 9

Skip the casinos, and go out to to Hoover Dam.

Answer 10

liberace museum, the downtown area , the strip with all the hotels and indoor malls, hoover dam

Answer 11

It will take more than 3 days to see all the attractions.



I suggest a travel agent

Answer 12

go to fodors.com's travel talk - it's filled with vegas trip reports and suggested itineraries



http://www.fodors.com/forums/?lid=Forums&lpos=top_nav

Answer 13

When you go to Las Vegas these usual things you will want to see for FREE:



1. Number one on my list is to watch the fountains displays in front of the Bellagio hotel. It usually runs every 15 minutes in summers starting at 3:00 PM; runs continuously until about midnight. Each show is different (there are more than 20 different tunes choreographed) so stay and watch at least 2 or 3. ALSO, go inside the Bellagio hotel to its lobby and view the beautiful glass sculptured ceiling AND the seasonal floral arrangements in the Atrium.



2. The “Sirens of TI” show (spectacular) in from of the Treasure Island Hotel; it runs every 90 minutes starting at about 4:30 PM. Simply stand on the sidewalk in front of the TI Hotel.



3. The volcano erupt in from of the Mirage Hotel; starting at dark until midnight. Again, just stand on the sidewalk in front of the hotel.



4. Go down to Fremont Street and see the light shows. There are usually 3 or 4 different shows, starting after dark (about 8:30PM) and lasting about 5 or 10 minutes each.



5. Go to the RIO hotel to see the Masquerade in the Sky show. It is like Mardi Gras parade, only suspended from the ceiling over the gambling floor. It runs every 60 minutes starting about 3:00 PM; the last show starts at 9:30 PM..



6. Go to the MGM Grand hotel to see the Lion habitat. This is better then the tiger habitat at the Mirage Hotel because there are usually trainers in with lions to keep them active.



7. Go to the Mirage hotel to see the white tigers that Siegfried and Roy show used. This is kinda passe because the tigers rarely do anything but sit and stare.



8. Go in Caesars Palace and walk through the Forum shops to the first fountain (its spectacular) then take the first fork to the left to go see the aquarium. Then continue on through the shops to the second fountain and wait for the show to start.



9. Go into the Flamingo hotel to see their animal habitat with flamingos and penguins.



10 The Excalibur hotel also has a free show starting at 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM.



If you are a Star Trek Fan, go to the Hilton (off the strip) for "Star Trek The Experience"; it cost about $25.





SIGHTSEE THE FREE STUFF: People go to Vegas to sightsee as well as gamble. You can see most of the stuff on the Strip by walking, so you don't need a rental car. There is a free monorail between Bellagio and the Monte Carlo Hotel and also another free one between Excalibur, Luxor, and Mandalay Bay. The one on the opposite side of the street which runs from the MGM to the Hilton you have to pay to ride. There is a free bus between Harrahs Hotel to the RIO Hotel that runs every half hour. There is also a free bus that you can get outside the Barbary Coast Casino that will take you to the Orleans and some other off strip casinos.



Plan which hotels/casinos you want to visit each day so you can make the most of your walking and the free monorails and scuttles. When you get to Vegas you will probably have in your hotel room a free guide to the city called either "What's ON" , “Showbiz”or "Las Vegas Today". These are helpful guises as they have a map of the Strip and city with the hotels marked, current hotel shows and prices, plus useful coupons. Some coupons will give you a free souvenir from certain hotels; you just have to take the coupon to the hotel. They also list hotel restaurants and buffets time sand prices.



JOIN PLAYERS CLUBS: Do join ALL of the players clubs because they are your ticket to lower priced return trips. The hotels will email you, or send by regular mail, specials on room rates and shows. The players clubs are free; all they want to see is your driver's license. You can join some of these clubs online before you go.



SHOPPING: There's shopping at Fashion show mall right next to Treasure Island Hotel (across from the Wynn Hotel), or you can drive or take a taxi or the bus south of the Strip (just past the airport) to the outlet mall. For more shopping, drive south on I-15 to Primm, NV (at the Calif border ... about 45 miles) and there is a big outlet mall and some casinos.



DINING: The hotel coffee shops and buffets are now much more expensive than they were years ago. So, if you want to eat for less go to the food courts located in many hotels and also try one of the several Denny's restaurants on the Strip (one in the Casino Royal hotel/casino and another across from the Monte Carlo hotel/casino). There are also a number of McDonald, Burger King, and other fast food places on the Stip. You can get breakfast and dinner buffets a few dollars less at the Imperial Palace hotel/casino and at the Gold Coast hotel/casino. Buffets also cost less at the Circus Circus hotel/casino and in Fremont St hotel/casinos. There is an Outback Steak House in the Casino Royale Hotel and another across from the RIO. There is a Cheesecake Factory and a Planet Hollywood in Caesars Forum shops. There is a Margerittaville in the Flamingo hotel. I recommend Tony Roma’s, a ribs and chicken restaurant; one in the Stardust hotel/casino, one on Fremont St and another on Sahara Ave near Paradise Rd.



MOVIES: There are movie theaters in the Palms (multiplex) and also another on the Strip across the street from the Monte Carlo hotel, near the MGM hotel.



BOWLING: If you like to bowl, there are alley's in The Gold Coast Hotel/Casino (beside the RIO) and in the Orleans Hotel Casino. .



ACT LIKE A KID: If you like roller coasters, there are roller coaster rides at the NY, NY hotel/casino, at the Sahara Hotel/Casino, and, for those with a strong heart, three rides at the top of the Stratosphere Tower. The Circus Circus Hotel/casino has arcades and an indoor amusement park. There is a place called Game Works below the Coke World experience that has all type video games. In addition, many hotels have an arcade area.



OTHER THINGS:



RED ROCK CANYON: Its about 20 miles west of Las Vegas out Charleston Blvd (you can

pick up that street at the north end of the Strip) It’s a scenic drive-through park. Go early, not in the heat of the day; there's no shade.



HOOVER DAM: Drive about 30 miles southeast of Vegas and go to Hoover Dam; the National Park Service offers tours there (@ $15.) and its interesting stuff. Go on past Hoover dam to Boulder City and then to Lake Meade for a swim and/or to visit the new casino there. Also, there are tour companies that will take you on a cruise of the river below Hoover Dam. Check the Vegas web sites.



VALLEY OF FIRE STATE PARK: Drive about 35 miles north of Vegas on I-15 and go to Valley of Fire State Park, another scenic park area.



ZION NATION PARK: It’s a long drive (about 2-3 hours), but you can drive North on

I-15 to Zion National Park and back in one day.



DEATH VALLEY: If you like to visit National Parks, drive about an hour and a half south of Vegas on I-15 and take RT-127 to Death Valley National Park (total drive may be 3 hrs each way).



GRAND CANYON: The drive to the Grand Canyon is 5 long hard hours on mostly two lane roads with trucks and campers (only a short way on I-40). You can drive there and back in one day if you leave early morning, like 6:00-7:00 AM. That will put you there about noon and you will have 4 or 5 hrs before starting back and getting back to Vegas about 11:00PM. I recommend staying overnight at the Canyon (there are plenty of motels near there, like Best Western, Ramada, Quality inns) and drive back the next day.