Posted by Leslie on June 19th, 2008 | 4 Comments

{Edition XXXI}

Since I just returned from Las Vegas, I thought I’d list a few highlights. You can learn more about these at Vegas.com!

Thirteen Things to See/Do in Vegas

1. The Strip – basically a street or so of hotel after hotel, each more elaborate and breathtaking than the last.

2. Shows – theatre, comedy, singers, circus, magic…it’s all there!

3. Casinos – there is no getting away from them, so you might as well give in and at least put a quarter in a slot machine.

4. Bellagio fountains – although we waited 40 minutes and didn’t see them, I’ve passed by a time or two and they are amazing!

5. Ghost Tour – who knew the ghost of Elvis haunted the lower floors of the Hilton or that there is a dedication to Bugsy Malone at the Flamingo?

6. Celebrities – and not just those performing! We saw “the Rock” at the “Get Smart” premiere and others were in town for Cinevegas.

7. Free Drinks – just sit down in any casino and they’ll bring over free drinks. Hey, why not? You’re spending hundreds while they keep you hydrated.

8. Freemont Street – The old part of Vegas, where the Golden Nugget is and other original hotels. They’ve covered the street and created a light show to view from below. Unfortunately, we got there too late and missed it.

9. Stores – in my hotel alone there was an Elvis store and a Barry Manilow store. If your favorite entertainer has performed in Vegas, there is bound to be a store dedicated to him/her.

10. Star Trek exhibit – Characters in costume walk around for picture-taking, a few gift shops, cool restaurant “Quarks”, and an awesome ride. I posed with a Borg and muttered “he smells like rubber” and he says “you smell like bacteria.” LOL!

11. Animals – the MGM Grand has lions (although the exhibit was closed when we tried to go) and there is an aquarium at Mandalay Bay.

12. Wedding Chapels – there is literally one of these on every corner and in every hotel. If you need a quick wedding, there is no doubt you couldn’t do it the same day!

And whether or not you want to see/do it, you can’t escape from:
13. Prostitution – not that the women are on the street corners propositioning. No, it’s slightly more classy. There are guys handing out cards as you walk down the street promoting one or two women who will be at your hotel within 20 minutes. Some rates are as low as $35 and there are no hidden fees! If you prefer just to LOOK, you can see any number of shows which feature scantilly-clad dancing women.

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