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First time in Las Vegas.. all the way from Australia...

by Simbae Online Now Jan 11, 2010 at 9:04 PM

hi all First time coming to USA / Las Vegas in August for 4 days this year.. cant wait am so excited.. so i am planning if for my partner and i... I have a few questions that i need some opinions on... 1. what club is really good for dance music ( we are both old clubbers from the 90s ....but still like to get the groove on occasionaly ha ha 2 Do you really need VIP Host / service to get into clubs? is it worth it 2 what show would you recommend going to thats really Las Vegas ( wouldnt see in Australia ) ie a really good majic / comedy / comedian /adult show i am thinking pussy cat show or maybe american super stars that looks funny... 3 Accommodation i have finally decided on Ceasars as its in mid strip 4 Grand Canyon... south side i have read is the best.as we are only in LV for short time should we do the helicoptor/plane tours or do a bus one? 5 any good bars and pubs and attractions that are a must see ( i have the fountains, volvcano, ceasars , stratoshere top of , welcome vegas sign, fremont street... anything else? thanks everyone! hope everyone had a nice xmas and nyear. Sim

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    Re: First time in Las Vegas.. all the way from Australia...

    by american_tourister Online Now Jan 11, 2010 at 10:28 PM

    Go to the club on the roof of the Rio. It has the best view in all of Las Vegas. See "O" at Bellagio, the Blue Man Group, and Lance Burton. You will not be dissapointed by any of these! If you have the urge, go to the Gun Store on Tropicana and shoot real automatic wepaons. No license or permit needed. You pay the fee, go to the indoor booth and spray lead just like you have seen in the movies!

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    by marielexoteria Online Now Jan 12, 2010 at 1:24 AM

    There are Grand Canyon air/ground tours if you have the time and the money, I took one of them to the West Rim and I thought it was good. Read my Grand Canyon page for more information about it. There's free light shows on Fremont Street and there's a "pirate" show at Treasure Island but the day we went there the ship broke in the middle of the show.

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    by Donna_in_India Online Now Jan 12, 2010 at 2:14 AM

    I'd recommend Anthony Cools. He's a hypnotist. His "adult" show is hysterical. (Think he's at the Paris now.) http://www.anthonycools.com/ You can also check sites such as http://www.vegas.com/shows/ to see if there are any "big" name shows while you're there. Have a blast!

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    by johnfromoz Online Now Jan 12, 2010 at 4:48 AM

    Take the plane flight to grand canyon as you fly over the hoover dam as well as seeing the canyon from the air .AWESOME!!!!! The planes are not very big & flying over the canyon can be a bit bumpy. If you suffer from car or air sickness make sure you take something before you hop on the flight trust me. Also do the roller coaster at New York New York especially at night. If you have time catch a cab to Sheplers Western clothing store out in the burbs. The cowboy hats, boots etc are unreal. Hopefully the concierge will know it. Have a great time.

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  • Re: First time in Las Vegas.. all the way from Australia...

    by Simbae Online Now Jan 12, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    hi all thanks so much for your help.. some great info! thanks again

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    by Aloe9678 Online Now Jan 12, 2010 at 8:53 PM

    Hello! I've never needed VIP anything to get into clubs - I've had good times at Studio 54 at MGM, Forty Deuce - I forget where and I haven't been to the club at the top of the Rio, but when the one at the top of the Palms was Ghost Bar (it might still be, I'd check) it did have absolutely gorgeous views. The Freemont Experience is great... I think if you try to plan too much, you'll miss out on a lot of the fun that comes just from being in Vegas. If you're going to be there for four days, make definite plans on maybe two of those days, because you might have an opportunity present itself. Have fun!

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    by american_tourister Online Now Jan 12, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    For a real treat go to Lawry's for THE prime Rib experience. They carve it at tableside. Thw waitresses wear uniforms form the 1940s and it is all leather and heavy wood. It is trip back to the Rat Pack days.

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