Recommended Las Vegas sights?

Question

Thinking of going to Las Vegas for just a few days so would want to see all the best sights, any ideas?

Thanks very much

Answer 1

Hundreds, many of them are free

http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/activities.cfm

http://www.vegas.com/attratctions



My favotites

Fountains of Bellagio

Fremont Street Experience

Masquerade show in the sky - Rio

Lion Habitat - MGM

Volcano/White Tigers - Mirage

Eiffel Tower - Paris

Stratosphere Tower

Sunset Stampede - Sam's Town



Shopping

Forum Shops at Caesars Palace

Desert Passage - Aladdin

Grand Canal Shoppes - Venetia

Fashion Show Mall



~Jack~

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Answer 2

I was there 10 years ago. I loved the inside of the Luxor Hotel pyramid. I don't think most people realize it is hollow inside. The Stratosphere hotel tower has a great view and a roller coaster on top. I had a great time just walking up and down the strip wandering in and out of hotels exploring. Circus Circus hotel actually had real circus acts in the area that was kid friendly. If you by chance liked Cirque du Soleil on Bravo channel there is a resident show at the Treasure Island hotel. Actually my favorite memories are when I left the city and visited the desert. I made a day trips to Valley of Fire and Mount Charleston. Make a trip to a bookstore, there are many guides available for Las Vegas.

Answer 3

We were in Vegas last year. A couple of my favorites were the Neon Graveyard (the place where all the old lights of Vegas go to die), downtown at the corner of McWilliams and Encanto, and the Mirage Dolphin habitat. The dolphin habitat is one of the best in the world. Some of the local cops on bicycles warned us that it wasn't very safe to take short cuts when walking around. Stick to the visible areas. The Liberace museum was also very cool.

Answer 4

In a few days you could easily get all this done i suspect

1.fountains at bellagio (free)

2.Volcano at Mirage (free)

3.Sirens show at Treasure Island (free)

4.Big Elvis in Bills Gambling hall and saloon (free)

5.MacKing a comedian/magician in Harrahs ($8 with coupon)

6.A drink or two at both Mix on top floor of Mandalay Bay and Voodoo lounge on the roof of the Rio hotel.

7.The stratosphere tower and the amazing heartstopping rides over 1000ft in the air

8.Star Trek the experience at the Hilton (and no you do not have to be a treky to like this one)

9.The gardens at the Flamingo

10.Fremont Street Experience after dark at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm 9pm, 10, 11 and midnight

11. Lake of Dreams inside Wynn Hotel (super new show)

Answer 5

here is a detailed list of Free shows and attractions...



Atlantis - Caesars Palace Las Vegas



Azure Underwater Show - Silverton Hotel Las Vegas



Bevertainment - Rio Suites Las Vegas



Big Elvis - Barbary Coast Hotel Las Vegas



CBS Television City - MGM Grand Hotel Las Vegas



Dueling Pianos - Kahunaville Las Vegas



Dueling Pianos - Harrah's Hotel Las Vegas



Dueling Pianos - New York New York Las Vegas



Dueling Pianos - South Point Casino Las Vegas



Entertainers - Shops at Desert Passage Las Vegas



Exotic Bird Show - Hawaiian Marketplace Las Vegas



Exotic Bird Show & Tell - Mandalay Bay Las Vegas



Fashion Shows - Fashion Show Mall Las Vegas



Festival of Fountains - Caesars Palace Las Vegas



Flair Bartender Shows - various locations



Fountains of Bellagio - Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas



Free Circus Acts - Circus Circus Hotel Las Vegas



Free Open Air Concerts - Harrah's Las Vegas



Free Open Air Concerts - The District at GVR



Fremont Street Concerts - Fremont Street Las Vegas



Fremont Experience Light Show - Fremont Street



Fremont Street Entertainers - Fremont Street Las Vegas



German Entertainment - Hofbrauhaus Las Vegas



Harbor Rainstorm - Desert Passage Mall Las Vegas



Hawaiian Performers - Hawaiian Marketplace Las Vegas



Karaoke - various locations



Light, Water & Sound Show - Bally's Hotel Las Vegas



Living Performance Art - The District at GVR



Lounge Entertainment - various locations



Magic Shows - various locations



Medieval Acts - Excalibur Hotel Las Vegas



Show in the Sky Parade - Rio Hotel Las Vegas



Sirens of TI - Treasure Island Hotel Las Vegas



Street Performers - Grand Canal Shoppes Las Vegas



Sunset Stampede - Sam's Town Las Vegas



Test America Preview Studios - 3 locations



Theatrical Productions - Talent Services International



Volcano Eruption - Mirage Hotel Las Vegas



9-11 Tribute - New York New York Hotel & Casino



Acting Classes - Talent Services International



Airport Runways Viewing Area - McCarran Airport



Antiques at Main Street Station - Las Vegas



Antique Malls - Arts District Las Vegas



Auto Museum - Imperial Palace Hotel Las Vegas



Auto Museum - St. Jude's Ranch



Aquarium at Mandalay Bay - Mandalay Bay Las Vegas



Aviation History Museum - McCarran Airport Las Vegas



Barrick Natural History Museum - UNLV campus



Bellagio Botanical Gardens - Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas



Bellagio Hotel Lobby - Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas



Bonnie & Clyde Exhibit - Primm Valley Resort



Bull Rides - Gilley's Las Vegas



Calico Basin Red Springs - Red Rock Canyon



Chocolate Factory Tour - Ethel M Chocolate Factory



Chocolate Fountain - Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas



Cigar Factory Tour - Don Pablo's Cigar Company



Coffee Roastery Tour - Coffee Roasters of Las Vegas



Coral Reef Aquarium - Mirage Hotel Las Vegas



Country Dance Lessons - Gilley's Las Vegas



Country Music Memorabilia - Toby Keith's Bar & Grill



Custom Bikes by Orange County Choppers - Silverton



Crazy Girls Photo Op - Riviera Hotel & Casino



Dairy Tour - Anderson Dairy



Desert Demonstration Garden - Acacia Park



Desert Demonstration Garden - West Alta Drive



ESPN Zone Art Collection - New York-New York Hotel



First Fridays - Arts District, Downtown Las Vegas



Fountains at Caesars Palace - Caesars Palace



Gaming Lessons - Various locations



Gondolas - Venetian Hotel Las Vegas



Guitar Museum - Ed Roman Guitars Las Vegas



Fishing Demonstrations - Bass Pro Shops Las Vegas



Harley Memorabilia - Harley-Davidson Cafe Las Vegas



Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve - Henderson



Hootie & the Blowfish Memorabilia - Silverton Hotel



Hoover Dam - Boulder City, Nevada



Lake Las Vegas Trolley - Lake Las Vegas



Lake Las Vegas Water Taxi - Lake Las Vegas



Lake Mead Railroad Tunnel Trail



Lake Mead Visitor Center



Largest Gold Nugget - Golden Nugget Hotel Las Vegas



Las Vegas Info & Free Email - LVCVA Visitor Center



Lion Habitat - MGM Grand Hotel Las Vegas



M & M’s World Academy - Las Vegas



Movie Memorabilia - Planet Hollywood Las Vegas



Museum of the American Cocktail - Commander's Palace



Music Industry Memorabilia - Rainbow Bar & Grill



Mystic Falls Park - Sam's Town Hotel Las Vegas



NASCAR Memorabilia - Sahara Hotel Las Vegas



Neon Museum - Las Vegas



Nevada Test Site Tour



N. Las Vegas Airport Viewing Deck



Picture with a Showgirl - Harrah's Hotel Las Vegas



Pinball Hall of Fame - Las Vegas



Red Rock Visitor Center - Red Rock Canyon



Rock Memorabilia - Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas



Rock Memorabilia - Hard Rock Casino Las Vegas



Searchlight Heritage Museum



Skydiving Demonstration - Flyaway Indoor Skydiving



Solar Power Research Facility - UNLV Solar Site



Sports Car Museum & Showroom - LV Speedway



Sports Hall of Fame - Las Vegas Club Hotel



Trolley Ride - The District at Green Valley Ranch



Tropical Rain Forest - Mirage Hotel Las Vegas



UNLV Desert Gardens - UNLV campus



Welcome to Las Vegas Sign - Las Vegas Boulevard



Wetlands Park - Las Vegas



White Tiger Habitat - Mirage Hotel Las Vegas



Wildlife Habitat - Flamingo Hotel Las Vegas



Wireless Internet Hotspots - various locations



World's Brightest Light Beam - Luxor Las Vegas



Yucca Mountain Science Center

Answer 6

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 $35.





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.