Vegas

tony55343 · 02-07-2020, 11:11 AM

So I have been to Vegas before , but it is constantly changing and its been over a year since I've gone.

Has anyone been there recently ? What are your recommendations/must see or do things ?

I am no longer drinking, so this will be my first time going to Vegas and not getting completely hammered haha, this means I'll be able to rent a car to go out and explore things nearby etc .

Let me know, I am heading there on Monday!!

I know some pools are open and heated, which I will most likely hit up as well even though it will only be in the 60's ( beats the MN weather though )

kamaaina1 · 02-07-2020, 11:20 AM

Hoover Dam, if you have extra time.. Pretty awesome!

tony55343 · 02-07-2020, 11:23 AM

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Hoover Dam, if you have extra time.. Pretty awesome!

I've never been, I was thinking about renting a slingshot on Turo (or a GTR but they are $250 a day or so) and taking a trip to the hoover dam and the West side of grand canyon as its only like 2.5 hours away !

Salty Dog · 02-07-2020, 11:26 AM

A must see show......

https://spiegelworld.com/absinthe/?g...QaAmHzEALw_wcB

Great cigar bar.....

https://www.caesars.com/caesars-pala...r#.Xj2fLy3My8o

Great restaurant if you like Japanese.....

https://www.caesars.com/caesars-pala...t#.Xj2fcy3My8o

bd307 · 02-07-2020, 11:44 AM

Valley of Fire, Hoover Dam tour, Total Wine (I know you no longer drink but if you have people in your group do, this store has many high end stuff), Zion

KennyFSU · 02-07-2020, 11:48 AM

Any Cirque show, they have been amazing.

Tour of various hotels/buffets, walk the strip, check out Old LV and be amused by the "freak shows" walking around.

NemesisX · 02-07-2020, 11:52 AM

Jabbawockeez at the MGM Grand. Very reasonably priced tickets for an entertaining show.

https://mgmgrand.mgmresorts.com/en/e...bawockeez.html

P1 · 02-07-2020, 12:23 PM

Saw this, but didn't get to do it. But this looked fun: https://digthisvegas.com/

bd307 · 02-07-2020, 01:07 PM

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Saw this, but didn't get to do it. But this looked fun: https://digthisvegas.com/

This looks very fun

m630 · 02-07-2020, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tony55343

So I have been to Vegas before , but it is constantly changing and its been over a year since I've gone.

Has anyone been there recently ? What are your recommendations/must see or do things ?

I am no longer drinking, so this will be my first time going to Vegas and not getting completely hammered haha, this means I'll be able to rent a car to go out and explore things nearby etc .

Let me know, I am heading there on Monday!!

I know some pools are open and heated, which I will most likely hit up as well even though it will only be in the 60's ( beats the MN weather though )

No drink=no worries, weed is legal!!!

Its scary walking around Vegas sober!!!!!

King Rudi · 02-07-2020, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kamaaina1

Hoover Dam, if you have extra time.. Pretty awesome!

This. The architecture and whatnot at the check in center is pretty impressive.

I worked a trade show there a few years ago and unfortunately didn't get to do much while I was there. The one thing that did grab my attention was the amount of people handing out "girly flyers." By midnight, the streets are littered with these damn things. Walking the strip, you couldn't go through a cross-walk without running a gauntlet of guys pushing flyers in your face.

FuriouslyFast · 02-07-2020, 02:52 PM

Man, I need to get back there too. I went in 2008. That was an awesome weekend!

TURBO8 · 02-07-2020, 02:59 PM

If you're into the outdoors, check this site out.

https://birdandhike.com/index.htm

You can go to a Knights game, but I don't think the Wild will be playing here anytime soon.

Germanauto · 02-07-2020, 04:27 PM

Red Rock Canyon has a lot of nice hiking spots. It's not too far west from the strip.

Top Golf is on the south end of the strip and is just wonderful. Beautiful views of the strip from the range. I'd 100% do it.

I'm sure you've seen Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon. Crystals you've probably been...nice for window shopping.

I haven't been to the High Roller at the Linq but it looks sweet. That hotel had a wonderful old automotive museum with some rare cars. Unfortunately it looks like it got shut down.

Since you're not drinking maybe check out some of the fancier restaurants around.

Germanauto · 02-07-2020, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FuriouslyFast

Man, I need to get back there too. I went in 2008. That was an awesome weekend!

So much has changed since then.

someguywithanm3 · 02-07-2020, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kamaaina1

Hoover Dam, if you have extra time.. Pretty awesome!

I agree. It was pretty fun. Pay the for the best tour you can buy. It will be worth it.

Edit: I wonder if you can visit a place that overlooks where nukes were tested
. You can look up old pictures of Vegas and see a mushroom clouds in the background.

M_Six · 02-07-2020, 09:07 PM

I'll second the Valley of Fire recommendation if you're going to rent a car and drive somewhere. Well worth the full day. I was there years ago, but if it hasn't changed, there is no place to buy food within the Valley of Fire park itself. Bring lunch if you go. And a camera. Full pano image: http://bimmermail.com/Vegas/vof-pano01b.jpg

G35POPPEDMYCHERRY · 02-07-2020, 09:09 PM

so pretty much everything not in vegas

I loathe going to vegas

top golf is fun; going to check out the old strip

caninefinest · 02-08-2020, 02:35 AM

Don't mean to hijack the thread. I'm heading out there in April to celebrate my birthday. Any recommendations?

Salty Dog · 02-08-2020, 06:46 AM

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Don't mean to hijack the thread. I'm heading out there in April to celebrate my birthday. Any recommendations?

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purpl3ish · 02-09-2020, 09:16 PM

just got back from there last week..i've been there a lot as it's really like my second home.

I'd definitely suggest these things(not sure your age but I'll just roll with everything I can suggest):

1. TopGolf @ MGM Grand, try to do it at night to get a view of the strip at night its amazing.

2. O was my favorite Cirque du Soleil show out of all the ones in Vegas, with Love being a close second.

3. Visit Old Vegas, maybe do the zip line?

4. High roller ferris wheel by the Linq hotel, gives you a great view of Vegas at night as well.

5. If into sports, try to go to vegas golden knights game!

6. Got a ton of restaurant suggestions too if you wish

Dang3r · 02-10-2020, 02:57 AM

+ Battlefield Las Vegas and shoot the Gatling Gun
+ LV Speed Track public driving
+ Inside The Venetian search for Marcus Market Place and join the VR Star Wars Game, no reservation required

02-07-2020, 11:11 AM	#1
tony55343 First Lieutenant 106 Rep 330 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe 6mt Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: MN iTrader: (1)	Vegas - must see things/sober recommendations? So I have been to Vegas before , but it is constantly changing and its been over a year since I've gone. Has anyone been there recently ? What are your recommendations/must see or do things ? I am no longer drinking, so this will be my first time going to Vegas and not getting completely hammered haha, this means I'll be able to rent a car to go out and explore things nearby etc . Let me know, I am heading there on Monday!! I know some pools are open and heated, which I will most likely hit up as well even though it will only be in the 60's ( beats the MN weather though )
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kamaaina1 Registered 15 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2011 328i x-drive Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 Tacoma SR5 TRD [0.00] 2011 BMW 328Xi [0.00]	Hoover Dam, if you have extra time.. Pretty awesome!
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Salty Dog Captain 3572 Rep 885 Posts Drives: Austin Mini,MBGLK, Porsche 993 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	A must see show...... https://spiegelworld.com/absinthe/?g...QaAmHzEALw_wcB Great cigar bar..... https://www.caesars.com/caesars-pala...r#.Xj2fLy3My8o Great restaurant if you like Japanese..... https://www.caesars.com/caesars-pala...t#.Xj2fcy3My8o Last edited by Salty Dog; 02-07-2020 at 11:34 AM..
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bd307 Chef 924 Rep 1,059 Posts Drives: Things with wheels or no wheel Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0)	Valley of Fire, Hoover Dam tour, Total Wine (I know you no longer drink but if you have people in your group do, this store has many high end stuff), Zion
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KennyFSU Captain 1093 Rep 736 Posts Drives: Lexus RC F Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW F22 M235xi [0.00] 1991 Suzuki Intrude ... [0.00]	Any Cirque show, they have been amazing. Tour of various hotels/buffets, walk the strip, check out Old LV and be amused by the "freak shows" walking around. __________________ Estoril Blue E36M3 Mineral Grey M235ix/12.02 @ 115 Ultra White Lexus RC F
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NemesisX Captain 321 Rep 905 Posts Drives: '19 Infiniti Q60S Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Jabbawockeez at the MGM Grand. Very reasonably priced tickets for an entertaining show. https://mgmgrand.mgmresorts.com/en/e...bawockeez.html
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P1 Lieutenant General 11722 Rep 11,194 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	Saw this, but didn't get to do it. But this looked fun: https://digthisvegas.com/
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FuriouslyFast Banned 860 Rep 407 Posts Drives: Miss Daisy Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata [0.00] 2018 Charger Hellcat [0.00]	Man, I need to get back there too. I went in 2008. That was an awesome weekend!
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TURBO8 Second Lieutenant 2248 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: May 2018 Location: LV NV iTrader: (0)	If you're into the outdoors, check this site out. https://birdandhike.com/index.htm You can go to a Knights game, but I don't think the Wild will be playing here anytime soon.
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Germanauto Major General 9358 Rep 6,151 Posts Drives: Alfa Romeo Giulia, Rosso Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Red Rock Canyon has a lot of nice hiking spots. It's not too far west from the strip. Top Golf is on the south end of the strip and is just wonderful. Beautiful views of the strip from the range. I'd 100% do it. I'm sure you've seen Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon. Crystals you've probably been...nice for window shopping. I haven't been to the High Roller at the Linq but it looks sweet. That hotel had a wonderful old automotive museum with some rare cars. Unfortunately it looks like it got shut down. Since you're not drinking maybe check out some of the fancier restaurants around. __________________ Former -2008 E90 328 black/brown -2012 Lexus IS250 black/black
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M_Six Free Thinker 20512 Rep 7,572 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	I'll second the Valley of Fire recommendation if you're going to rent a car and drive somewhere. Well worth the full day. I was there years ago, but if it hasn't changed, there is no place to buy food within the Valley of Fire park itself. Bring lunch if you go. And a camera. Full pano image: http://bimmermail.com/Vegas/vof-pano01b.jpg Attached Images __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede Last edited by M_Six; 02-07-2020 at 09:14 PM..
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G35POPPEDMYCHERRY Banned 4989 Rep 4,124 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (1)	so pretty much everything not in vegas I loathe going to vegas top golf is fun; going to check out the old strip
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caninefinest Private 43 Rep 60 Posts Drives: F06 M6GC Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Don't mean to hijack the thread. I'm heading out there in April to celebrate my birthday. Any recommendations?
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purpl3ish Major 789 Rep 1,067 Posts Drives: 2023 G80 Velvet Orchid M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (9)	just got back from there last week..i've been there a lot as it's really like my second home. I'd definitely suggest these things(not sure your age but I'll just roll with everything I can suggest): 1. TopGolf @ MGM Grand, try to do it at night to get a view of the strip at night its amazing. 2. O was my favorite Cirque du Soleil show out of all the ones in Vegas, with Love being a close second. 3. Visit Old Vegas, maybe do the zip line? 4. High roller ferris wheel by the Linq hotel, gives you a great view of Vegas at night as well. 5. If into sports, try to go to vegas golden knights game! 6. Got a ton of restaurant suggestions too if you wish __________________ 2020 G20 Twilight Purple M340i xDrive, 2017 F80 30 Jahre, 2011 E92 335i xDrive///M3, 2012 E93 ///M3 -- Retired
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Dang3r Schmollbraten 12477 Rep 1,985 Posts Drives: M4CPC // HP4 Comp. Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Liandri Central Core iTrader: (0)	+ Battlefield Las Vegas and shoot the Gatling Gun + LV Speed Track public driving + Inside The Venetian search for Marcus Market Place and join the VR Star Wars Game, no reservation required __________________ Citizen of ///M - Town, where too much is just right Some say, that my scrotum has its own small gravity field and when Im slowing down that brake lights come on at my buttox
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