Both are very, very lame and not worth seeing.

I would skip the Pirate Show at TI and the Masqurade Parade in the Sky at the Rio. My list of must see attractions for first timers: Bellagio conservatory and fountains (at night) Mirage volcano Forum Shops at Caesars Palace- both a mall and an attraction Eiffel Tower Venetian canals, ceilings and shops (not necessarily a gondola ride). I don't think it is useful unless you are going to the Hilton, convention center or Sahara. Many of the monorail stations are set way back from the strip so it can be a hike to get to/from them. If you use it- be sure to leave plenty of time to get to wherever you are going. The Deuce (bus) can be extremely slow and very crowded. Excellent food, service, ambience- and a view: I am not sure I would eat there.Ī very nice romantic/quiet dinner- Alize. Voodoo Lounge is great for drinks and the view. Make sure to leave plenty of open time until you've been there a few times, you can't predict what will catch your fancy and you don't want to be too penned in by a schedule. The Mirage volcano has been redone since you've last visited, and is much better and totally worth a look. Best way around if you don't have a car is via taxi. Depending on how many days you're there, an evening on Fremont Street would be fun the canopy show is something to see The jousting show at Excalibur if you've ever been to Medieval Times, you've seen this. Generally not as entertaining as the old show, but worth seeing once. The old TI pirate ship battle is now the Sirens of TI, quite different but performed in the same place. I remember (vaguely) when I was 21 and also thought these two things went hand in hand. 'i do want to show her a great time and make sure she gets wasted!'

Eiffel tower has great views and the restaurant (lil pricey) is good too. For a different experience see Red Square and Minus 5 in Mandalay Bay. Each hotel is different and most worth seeing.

Since its your first time, take casual walks down the strip. Again, if you have a car, maybe a couple of hours in downtown Vegas, just to see how it used to be. If you have access to a car, also check out the Stratusphere for a great view and if you like intense rides, try one of the four on the top of the hotel. Also make sure you see Bellagio's fountains, blown glass ceiling and gardens and Mirage's volcano. The TI 'pirate show' (Sirens) is a nice lil show. I am all about non-chain restaurants when I am in Vegas, something different, ya know? Buffet-wise, I think Paris is great. LAVO in Palazzo is nice, a lil pricey though. as does Ghostbar, Playboy Club/The Lounge, etc.ĭinner-wise, I would recommend something decent for her b'day. VooDoo def has one of the best view in Vegas. The conceirge can usually get you in and recommend some good places to go. Clubs/lounges can be difficult for men to get into. Let me try and help you out a bit, fellow Floridian.įirst, I assuming it is just you and your wife going on this trip, try and take advantage of your conceirge service. Any suggestions of other places to go for a first trip to vegas? I also was told to not miss the venetian gondola ride any other couples things along this line?Īll info and ideas are appreciated to make it a great first vegas trip. We wont have a rental car and i heard taxis are expensive.įree things are great too! I know we will see bellagio fountains & the conservatory there. What are the best ways to get around - ive heard a litte about the monorail and buses. I think we will also check out excalibur jousting show & treasure island pirate battle. I think we wasnt to see Crique KA - would a concierge be able to take care of tickets or what is the best way to go about getting some at a cheaper price. Other than that im sure we will hit up the buffets of course and find some place inside the casinos. We ill try and spend some time at the pool and relax a bit - we dont want the whole trip all rush rush rush.Īlso im sure we will want a couple of nice dinners, what would some nice restuarants be for a romantic or quiet & nice meal. What would you guys reccommend to do? I know one night (her birthday) we will want to hit up a bar/club BUT we are not a really 'wild/crazy party couple' but i do want to show her a great time and make sure she gets wasted! =) I was thinking voodoo lounge - any opinions of this place for dinner drinks & view? And is it a place you need to call & make reservtions for or can you just walk in? I have been to vegas twice, but was much younger (14-16 yo). Next week I am taking the wife to Vegas for her big 21!! We will be staying MGM signature.

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