NU fan in Denver Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I'm leaving for Vegas this Sunday. Just checking to see if anyone has any tips on places to go, must do's, best & cheapest drinking spots, strip clubs, whatever. Anything is appreciated. Quote Link to comment
DJR313 Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Downtown on Fremont St. $2-$5 blackjack nearly everywhere. Free drinks if you are playing and if you tip, the waitresses come by a lot. Lots of fun. Quote Link to comment
adc7236 Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Downtown on Fremont St. $2-$5 blackjack nearly everywhere. Free drinks if you are playing and if you tip, the waitresses come by a lot. Lots of fun. Concur with DJR. Fremont St is the place to be unless your a high roller. Visit the strip to see the sites though. I am sure things have changed a bit since I was there last but the Rio use to have the best buffet and Circus Circus the worse. Use vallet parking to save time as some of the parking can be a walk. Valet parking is worth the few bucks you spend if you go to the strip, $5 is a decent tip, pay when they retrive your car. Stay away from North Vegas unless crime is your thing. If you take in any of the shows that your seat is not already assigned, tip the person seating you...the bigger the tip the better your seat. If you have never gambled, most places have a channel on your TV that will teach you the games and proper etiquette. You can learn alot from just watching as well. Don't be afraid to ask the dealers questions, they will help you. IMO, craps it the best game but most play the slots or blackjack. Last, if you like the topless dancing girls...."crazy horse too" was a great place when I was there last. I hope this helps. Quote Link to comment
hoyamannn Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 What do you like to do? When I was in Vegas we stayed at the Imperial Palace, and the hotel right next door (Casino Royale) has maybe the greatest table game I've ever played. It's called Blackjack switch; you play 2 hands of BJ and can switch your top cards to match better w/the bottom card. Example: you get Ace/Ace on one hand and a 10/9 on the other hand, you can move the Ace/ten around so you have BJ on one hand and 20 on the other. The only rule difference is that dealer can hit up to 22; if he hits 22 it's a push w/everyone still in. ESPNzone is a cool place to watch a game, but you have to pay $10/hour just to sit in their restaurant area w/all their TV's. If you eat it's not a bad deal, but if you and some buddies just want to drink it gets crazy expensive. Don't really know about the buffets/food or the shows, we gambled and drank most of the time. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 In my two trips to Vegas we've stayed at the MGM Grand on the Strip and at the Plaza on Fremont St (a dump you must avoid). They are both experiences to enjoy and everything is definately cheaper down on Fremont St. Yet the casinos on the strip are must sees. It is a lot of exercise walking between them so have a good pair of walking shoes. Quote Link to comment
DJR313 Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 In my two trips to Vegas we've stayed at the MGM Grand on the Strip and at the Plaza on Fremont St (a dump you must avoid). They are both experiences to enjoy and everything is definately cheaper down on Fremont St. Yet the casinos on the strip are must sees. It is a lot of exercise walking between them so have a good pair of walking shoes. Stayed at the Plaza back in May and it is a dump. $230 for airfare and hotel for 3 nights, so can't complain too much. Southwestvacations.com has some good deals usually. Quote Link to comment
Drowning_in_the_Sea_of_Red Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Stay away from the gay burlesque shows... Quote Link to comment
rawhide Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Showing my experience, last time there best show was the Hoover Dam tour. pretty awesome no chi chi's but kool. Quote Link to comment
NU fan in Denver Posted March 9, 2007 Author Share Posted March 9, 2007 What do you like to do? When I was in Vegas we stayed at the Imperial Palace, and the hotel right next door (Casino Royale) has maybe the greatest table game I've ever played. It's called Blackjack switch; you play 2 hands of BJ and can switch your top cards to match better w/the bottom card. Example: you get Ace/Ace on one hand and a 10/9 on the other hand, you can move the Ace/ten around so you have BJ on one hand and 20 on the other. The only rule difference is that dealer can hit up to 22; if he hits 22 it's a push w/everyone still in. ESPNzone is a cool place to watch a game, but you have to pay $10/hour just to sit in their restaurant area w/all their TV's. If you eat it's not a bad deal, but if you and some buddies just want to drink it gets crazy expensive. Don't really know about the buffets/food or the shows, we gambled and drank most of the time. I'm starting to get into blackjack. Went to Blackhawk a few weeks ago and came home with a couple hundred bucks. I play the slots too. A friend told me to play roulette, bet red or black. I might try it. I'm not a high roller, just want to go and have a chance to win a few bucks, drink for free, and have fun. Staying at the circus circus so I will avoid the buffet. Airfare and 2 nights was about $200 a person Stay away from the gay burlesque shows... I like that sort of thing Quote Link to comment
kc_husker Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 I'm leaving for Vegas this Sunday. Just checking to see if anyone has any tips on places to go, must do's, best & cheapest drinking spots, strip clubs, whatever. Anything is appreciated. How long are you there for me and some buddies are leaving on Wednesday the 14th for marchmadness. We do it every year. Its crazy during this time. PM me if you want to hook up Quote Link to comment
Nigel87 Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 One important thing if you need cash. Don't use the ATMs in the casinos (they're owned by the casino and the surcharges posted on them are outrageous!). When I asked the desk clerk where the closest Bank of America ATM was, she looked at me and said, "Do you have a car?" Anyways, there's a Walgreens right on the strip, so if you need cash go buy a pack of gum or something small and use your debit card for cash back. Convenient and cheap. Quote Link to comment
cmb23 Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 I'm leaving for Vegas this Sunday. Just checking to see if anyone has any tips on places to go, must do's, best & cheapest drinking spots, strip clubs, whatever. Anything is appreciated. Stay away from the hookers with firm handshakes. Quote Link to comment
cmb23 Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 ...so you have BJ on one hand and 20 on the other... A BJ on one hand and a 20 in the other? Yep....that's Vegas. Actually it kinda sounds like 24th & St. Mary's street in Omaha. Quote Link to comment
Drowning_in_the_Sea_of_Red Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 I'm leaving for Vegas this Sunday. Just checking to see if anyone has any tips on places to go, must do's, best & cheapest drinking spots, strip clubs, whatever. Anything is appreciated. Stay away from the hookers with firm handshakes. If she has an apple.....she has a banana... Quote Link to comment
rawhide Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Apple and Banana might be a tossed salad then. Quote Link to comment
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