Should every body visit Las Vegas at least once in their lives?

sawfish · 26-03-2013 07:49PM

THE GRAND CANYON IS AN INCREDIBLY SPECTACULAR PLACE

Because Las Vegas is relatively close to it, you can do day trips to the canyon..

So you might as well check out Vegas on the way to the Grand Canyon - a truly inspirational place. The hoover dam is also very very close to Las Vegas - this is very cool to see.

Vegas is fun place to let loose, but it is a bit of a tacky dump. Although the hotels and casinos are pretty swish its nothing mind blowing.

Just get drunk, gamble a bit, go to a shooting range (and shoot a pop up bin laden or george w bush), you could even check out Area 51 nearby.

Ruu · 26-03-2013 07:51PM

Very depressing place I have been told.

poisonated · 26-03-2013 07:51PM

I spent a few weeks there recently so I'm familiar enough with the place. It's a strange place because you have these multiple billion dollar casinos and then a horrible amount of homeless/ starving people outside them. It kind of makes you feel guilty. That being said, I loved the place. I stayed at a hostel that cost me about 75 dollars a week. By day you could hang out at a nice pool and get free drinks(you would have to gamble for a few minutes so between that and the tip, you would probably pay a dollar fifty per cocktail) and by night you could watch one of the many live bands, shows or go to a club. It is a pain to get around though. There is the deuce bus but there are so many stops that it will take you nearly an hour to go from one side of the strip to the other. It is also so hot that it is exhausting to walk that distance. Overall a great place though!!... Oh and the buffets there are amazing!

Hazys · 26-03-2013 07:52PM

Going for Memorial Day Weekend...can't fcuking wait!

If you are going there to party, go to the Cosmopolitan, the place is on another level. The energy and vibe in the place is incredible. As soon as you walk into the lobby, they have tunes pumping and you just go mad there all the time...i slept less than 4hrs a night, too much adrenaline, you sleep on the plane home. We went there for 5 nights last year and we only left the hotel 3 times lol

madanall · 26-03-2013 07:54PM

Surprised at some of the negative comments...Personally I loved it and am making a return visit. I reckon some of people haven't even been there. No point doing Vegas on a budget either...If that's the case you are better off going to Bray or Blackpool.

beks101 · 26-03-2013 07:54PM

If you're going bring a LOT of mullah so you can get the full Vegas experience.

The hotels are like mini-cities and there are no clocks anywhere, casinos are just as loud and busy whether it's 4PM or 4AM. Nothing closes and time is irrelevant in Vegas.

It's ridiculously extravagant, full of stags and bachelorettes and full of absolute rides for the most part, albeit tanned, white-toothed and plastic people everywhere.

Bellagio Fountain is a central point and take a helicopter ride over the strip and a trip to an Elvis chapel if possible. And don't raid the mini-bar, you'll be paying for it for years to come.

the purple tin · 26-03-2013 07:56PM

Las Vegas is an ageing and desperate prostitute.

26-03-2013 07:56PM

Just watching the Simpsons right now. Homer & Flanders didn't fare out to well in Vegas.....

68 lost souls · 26-03-2013 07:58PM

I think it should be done as part of a bigger trip. Last year I did visited about 25 of the 50 states and we included Vegas as one of the stops on the trip. 4 days there and it was a bout right, spent 2 days in the Grand Canyon camping and that was definitely worth it, would maybe even make a 3rd day in the grand canyon and hike down camp at the bottom and hike back up if I did it again. If any one is thinking about a 2 week trip to Vegas I would recommend maybe 3 or 4 days in Vegas, 3 days in the grand canyon and a week in California either in San Diego or San Francisco maybe or even spend a few days in other places like a day in Sedona Arizona which is not too far.

Cosmo Kramer · 26-03-2013 08:01PM

Love Vegas, been there three times now...and I'm not even into gambling. You can go out at 5 in the evening or 5 in the morning and the place will be hopping either way.

Its tacky and completely over the top and I can see why many people would hate everything about it, but you can go midweek (as part of a wider west coast trip), stay in an amazing 5 star hotel for buttons, eat fantastic buffets that aren't expensive and relax in the sun by the pool all day without having to gamble at all, then go out and experience the place every night. Four or five days is plenty though.

Sadly the lions in the MGM lobby are gone now.

A Primal Nut · 26-03-2013 08:02PM

Agricola wrote: »

I would rather boil my head in urine tbh. A monument to capitalist greed and excess. Comrades.

Communists are just as greedy; just that most people can't afford the excess except the people in power.

markesmith · 26-03-2013 08:02PM

Never been on my list. With all that's out there, it'll be several lifetimes before I get to Vegas :pac:

Push Pop · 26-03-2013 08:07PM

Absolutely class place. I've been there 6 times I think. One thing I'd advise is go to the pool parties on during the day during the summer. Look up wet republic and rehab on YouTube. I've never seen women like it who are up for such craic. A good beach body is a bonus but not required (for men). If it can work for Prince Harry it can work for you!
Night clubs are unreal too, go to the one in the Wynn with the waterfall, the Asian women in there would put a horn on you like the hind leg of Istabraaq. Night clubs in the Luxor and Mandalay are class too.
Get an ice chest for your room and bring beer and cocktails before you go out as it can be pricey.
Do a walk of the strip through the hotels from one end to the other both sides, maybe over 2 days.
You can eat and drink very cheap if you research it. I think the Manadalay Bay is good to stay because of the huge pool with the beach.
If you go with an open mind and good attitude to fun you will have a great time. Don't listen to the haters on this thread, they probably haven't been, are no fun or are just poor. I wouldn't advise everyone to go just as I wouldn't advise everyone to go to Thailand etc.

Hazys · 26-03-2013 08:10PM

Push Pop wrote: »

Absolutely class place. I've been there 6 times I think. One thing I'd advise is go to the pool parties on during the day during the summer. Look up wet republic and rehab on YouTube. I've never seen women like it who are up for such craic. A good beach body is a bonus but not required (for men). If it can work for Prince Harry it can work for you!
Night clubs are unreal too, go to the one in the Wynn with the waterfall, the Asian women in there would put a horn on you like the hind leg of Istabraaq. Night clubs in the Luxor and Mandalay are class too.
Get an ice chest for your room and bring beer and cocktails before you go out as it can be pricey.
Do a walk of the strip through the hotels from one end to the other both sides, maybe over 2 days.
You can eat and drink very cheap if you research it. I think the Manadalay Bay is good to stay because of the huge pool with the beach.
If you go with an open mind and good attitude to fun you will have a great time. Don't listen to the haters on this thread, they probably haven't been, are no fun or are just poor. I wouldn't advise everyone to go just as I wouldn't advise everyone to go to Thailand etc.

+10 on the pool parties...you haven't lived till you've been to one

The Backwards Man · 26-03-2013 08:10PM

I've been to Vegas three times and I don't gamble (not in casinos at any rate). So much to see and do, the nightlife is amazing, great restaurants and probably the best shopping in the states.

Add that its cheaper to go there for a week from Ireland than it is to go to Spain or France and you've got a winner.

ScumLord · 26-03-2013 08:21PM

The Backwards Man wrote: »

Add that its cheaper to go there for a week from Ireland than it is to go to Spain or France and you've got a winner.

I don't know what part of Spain your going too, flights are around €100 with Aer Lingus, nevermind Ryanair. Accommodation is just as cheap and food is next to nothing and a hell of a lot better than the food the Americans can produce.

hfallada · 26-03-2013 08:24PM

They're trying to redevelop the whole city. The city council knows its a ****hole and is encouraging all the old casinos to be demolished and replaced with modern ones. It's literally a strip of hotels and casinos and nothing to do but drink and gamble

Atlantic city in new jersey sounds better imo

SHOVELLER · 26-03-2013 08:31PM

hfallada wrote: »

They're trying to redevelop the whole city. The city council knows its a ****hole and is encouraging all the old casinos to be demolished and replaced with modern ones. It's literally a strip of hotels and casinos and nothing to do but drink and gamble

Atlantic city in new jersey sounds better imo

Its not. I've been to both and AC is a shadow of its former self.

Vegas rules!

Greentopia · 26-03-2013 08:37PM

Sounds like my worst nightmare tbh. I hate gambling, the extreme heat, it's costly and the place is designed to extract as much money as possible from you, plus there's nothing of any value worth seeing for me (except the Grand Canyon).
It's a celebration of tackiness, vulgar excess, greed and selfishness.
No thank's.

Tar.Aldarion · 26-03-2013 08:56PM

The Backwards Man wrote: »

I've been to Vegas three times and I don't gamble (not in casinos at any rate). So much to see and do, the nightlife is amazing, great restaurants and probably the best shopping in the states.

Add that its cheaper to go there for a week from Ireland than it is to go to Spain or France and you've got a winner.

Wat. You do know you get 3 course meals with mine for under a tenner in spain. Spain and france are nowhere dear like vegas would be, how do you mean?

opinion guy · 26-03-2013 08:59PM

Vegas ????

Hell no.

Everyone who can should go see the Grand Canyon however

Three Seasons · 26-03-2013 09:24PM

I was in Las Vegas for nine days. Went over for a friends wedding. Loved it, amazing place.

3hn2givr7mx1sc · 26-03-2013 09:26PM

The place sounds like my Heaven, tbh. Can't wait to go there eventually.

Dave! · 26-03-2013 09:29PM

I'm going to Vegas for the first time in June

Vegas for 4 nights I think, then San Francisco for 3, and back to Vegas for 1. Home from there.

Taking notes from this thread. Keep the suggestions coming!

Justin10 · 26-03-2013 09:30PM

Stay away from Circus Circus and Stratosphere. They are dumps. Stay in the middle of the strip, or down beside the MGM and New York.
But if you like thrill rides, then check out the ones on the roof of the Stratosphere. (Youtube it)

Shows are amazing, gambling is great but depends where you gamble. Planet Hollywood was great.

Some of the buildings are amazing the Bellagio and the shopping centre in Caesar palace.
Shopping is really good too.

Go to gun range, rant a super car, or go to the race track. Go zip line at the Grand Canyon.

Also if you like the tacky Vegas go down to the old town at night, really good laugh.

Best place Ive ever been.

Push Pop · 26-03-2013 09:40PM

Rochey18 wrote: »

Stay away from Circus Circus and Stratosphere. They are dumps. Stay in the middle of the strip, or down beside the MGM and New York.
But if you like thrill rides, then check out the ones on the roof of the Stratosphere. (Youtube it)

Shows are amazing, gambling is great but depends where you gamble. Planet Hollywood was great.

Some of the buildings are amazing the Bellagio and the shopping centre in Caesar palace.
Shopping is really good too.

Go to gun range, rant a super car, or go to the race track. Go zip line at the Grand Canyon.

Also if you like the tacky Vegas go down to the old town at night, really good laugh.

Best place Ive ever been.

+1 on the rent a supercar.
I got this deal last year on groupon:
http://touch2.groupon.com/deals/world-class-driving-las-vegas?mobile=true

I drove a Ferrari 458 through a stunning valley called red rock valley. Hit 100mph a few times but was very scary because the car is worth serious serious money.
If anyone is bothered, look up world class driving Las Vegas on YouTube, that sold me on buying the coupon which is 400 dollars for 2 people with DVD of the inside and outside the cabin. I looked like a ghost during it but it was great fun.
In real life I could never get near a car like that for that length of time!
How come no one has mentioned the strip clubs??

Big Nasty · 26-03-2013 09:43PM

Got married in Vegas November 2011 and loved it. We stopped off in Atlanta with friends for two days en route then on to Vegas for four days. It's intense for sure but a great experience. As mentioned already all the casinos are basically the same but the detail of each resort is amazing, especially the Venetian (where we had our wedding dinner along with a gondola ride). I'm a petrol head so timed the wedding date around the SEMA show (biggest trade car show in the US), also visited the Classic Car display in the Imperial, Las Vegas Speedway and Shelby Museum. Did a sunrise helicopter tour over Grand Canyon / Lake Meade / Hoover Dam too - amazing experience. You can do (experience) anything you want in Vegas, ANYTHING! The titty is fvcking unbelievable too! That said 4/5 days is plenty as your mind is stimulated so much you need a rest after being there.

Leaving Vegas we rented a Mustang 'vert and traveled south to Kingman, AZ (one of the old Route 66 towns) and followed as much of '66 as we could right out to Santa Monica (where we just happened on another car show right on the pier!) Cruised Sunset and Hollywood Blv before we hit Santa Monica which was good to see but the overall impression I got from LA was that it's an absolute sh1thole. Leaving SM we then took the Pacific Coast Highway up to San Fran over two days stopping off in Santa Barbara (beautiful place, will retire there if I can afford it / win the lotto) and Monterey (another great spot). San Fran was amazing too, just like you see in the movies with the street layout, cable cars, etc. Some great bars and restaurants in SF with a real 'local' feel. I loved every minute of it!

JohnMearsheimer · 26-03-2013 09:48PM

I was in Las Vegas in 2011. I went out to Death Valley and the Grand Canyon too from Vegas. The desert is more beautiful than I imagined it to be. I had a good time. I'd go back but I wouldn't be in a mad rush to do it any time soon at the same time.

Shenshen · 26-03-2013 09:53PM

Nope, absolutely no interest at all.
I never saw the point of the place... nor why anybody would actually want to go there.

Kinski · 26-03-2013 09:54PM

If ever something was evidence that Irish people watch too many movies and tv shows, regarding a trip to f***ing Las Vegas as some kind of rite-of-passage/bucket-list adventure is definitely it.

Should every body visit Las Vegas at least once in their lives?

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