My brother is turning 21 we are going to Vegas what are the must places I should take him?
May 31, 2010
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He will turn 21 the day we after we get there my parents are going too but I want to do something really cool with just him and me?
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9 comments
Miss Mouse on May 31, 2010 at 10:55 pm
After he’s 21 take him to one of the big nightclubs like Studio 54.
foodrat on May 31, 2010 at 11:41 pm
Take him to the Ghost Bar at the Palms.
With your parents, go to the Le Village Buffet at Paris.
mrkawola on June 1, 2010 at 12:21 am
It depends on the budget that you guys are on, but usually there are a lot of good food places off the strip! Moreover for good a good club check out the beach at the end of the strip, weekends.
Just a friend. on June 1, 2010 at 12:57 am
That would depend on how old you are. If you are under 21, then there is nothing you can do that would be real fun for him. However if you are older than 21, there is plenty to do.
Take him to some dance clubs, the major hotels have them. Take him to the main bar at night to listen to music and drink. You don’t really do special things in Vegas as all of it is special. He is going to be happy just being able to drink and gamble. No offense, but spending time with my sister isn’t one of the first things I would think of if I were a 21 year old boy. After all you are going to be keeping him from the one thing that he really wants to do in Vegas…find hot women.
dirtycash on June 1, 2010 at 1:21 am
You need to take him to the ceasars place forum shop in the day-time, the hardrock pool on the weekend for re-hab, and you should really try to get him to go to Club Voodoo on top of the Rio…. It has the one of the best views of the city and you can drink and dance on the roof of the hotel……
During the day go to any cheap casino and play the penny slots don’t play too much just make sure you sit down next to a cocktail waitress, while you gamble, the drinks are free as long as you tip….. Oh and you have to take him to Fat Tuesdays in the Alladin (which is now Planet Hollywood) to get a frozen drink… I reccomend the peach flavored 20 oz with an extra shot of 151…. you can sipp on that all day……
Kara L on June 1, 2010 at 1:30 am
Mixx @ Mandalay, The Foundation Room @ Mandalay and/or Moon inside the Playboy Club @ the Palms.
OohLaLa on June 1, 2010 at 1:33 am
I am assuming you are over 21??
The Palms is a fun hotel and they now have the Playboy club.
Rio has the voodoo lounge – fun place.
Hard rock has body english which is a fun club. There is studio 54 at MGM.
40 deuce – an after hours club at mandalay bay is awesome!
succubus on June 1, 2010 at 1:59 am
Studio 54 is awesome!!!
pretty much every casino has a nice club and many cool bars! Foundation Room is great, but you might have trouble getting in without a membership. I’d suggest Mixx or VooDoo Lounge.
flamingo_sandy on June 1, 2010 at 2:09 am
Sandy’s Vegas Guide
Things to remember:
1.Drinks are free when you’re gambling. Sitting at a bar and playing a few dollars in a poker machine will get you a free drink. Sitting at a machine in the casino will get you the same. Tipping the waitress or bartender a dollar or two will keep her coming back. If you walk up to the bar and order drinks, you’re going to pay lots more, even for soda or bottled water.
2.Player’s Cards: Before you begin gambling, get a player’s card. Most places offer sign up deals (a coffee cup, a free meal, assorted coupons). If you get a card where you’re staying and you use it while you’re gambling, you can “save” the points and use then toward your room when you check out. Some casinos will combine accounts for married couples, some don’t. I always get a card in my name and ask for a second card. I play with one and my husband plays with the other. That way all the points are going to one card, and accumulate faster. Plus … you’ll get offers in the mail for your next trip!
3.Beware of time-share people! As you walk through the hotels and along the strip, you’ll be approached by people who want to give you free show tickets, free tours, free meals, etc. These are time-share sales people. They promise freebies in exchange for an hour of your time. I warn everyone about this but some people just don’t listen. A friend of mine decided an hour of her time was worth giving up in exchange for a show. So her and her husband accepted, were put on a bus and taken to a “presentation” and weren’t bought back for SIX hours. Their only escape would have been to take a cab back to the strip but that would have been expensive and they wouldn’t have gotten their “free” show tickets. The best way to get these people to lose interest in you and move on to the next person is to say, “Thanks, but we’re leaving tonight.”
4.Free Pulls: Some of the casinos offer “free pulls” on a special slot machine as you walk in the door. There are usually no strings attached, you pull the lever and win something. Usually it’s a key ring or a hat; sometimes it’s a free buffet. Sometimes it’s a coupon for a “fun book” (a book of coupons for that casino). To get the fun book, you can be sure you’re going to have to walk to a far, far corner in the casino. They want to get you WAY inside.
5.$40 for $20: Some casinos offer $40 in slot play for $20. What they don’t tell you is that it’s on a bank of “special” machines, and you can’t cash out for cash. Instead, you play the $40 and then choose a prize based on the credits. So before you hand over your $20, take a look at the prizes being offered. If there’s something in there that’s worth paying $20 for – have fun. If not, keep walking.
6.Valet: If you’re going to be renting a car while you’re there, valet parking is the way to go. For a $2 tip, you can park at a hotel or casino and visit the nearby hotels and casinos.
7.Bus: If you use the busses that run up and down the strip, put your wallet in your front pocket. Vegas is the favorite vacation spot for pick-pocketers, too.
8.Cabs: Cabs are more expensive than a bus, but faster and less waiting. Almost all hotels have a cab line outside one of their doors, a line of cabs waiting for the next fare. A hotel employee will whistle for the next cab in line when you ask for a cab.
Things to see (and most are FREE!):
1.The Freemont Street Experience: Every night there is a light and music show that stretches for blocks. It’s an amazing thing to see … and it’s FREE. Freemont Street is in downtown Vegas, you’ll need to take a cab if you don’t have a car. The street is blocked off from traffic and you can stand in the street and look up and watch the show. (Another place to keep a close check on your wallet.) There’s a different show every 30 minutes, beginning at 8:00 or 8:30 PM. Show times and pictures can be seen at: http://www.vegasexperience.com/ Be sure to check out the video! Freemont Street also has performers and kiosks all along it. Lots to see and worth a trip. Downtown used to be nasty and scary, but they’ve cleaned it up and it’s clean and safe now. Just don’t wander too far off Freemont on any of the side streets. You probably wouldn’t want to anyway, most of the action is right on Freemont.
2.The Fountains at Bellagio: Don’t miss this! It’s a 900-foot long row of fountains that “dance” to music. The songs change, and it’s awesome to see. More info at: http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/bellagiofountains.html While you’re there, go inside and check out the conservatory. Very impressive!
3.Caesars Forum Shops: If you feel like strolling through Rome, check out the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. This is also where the talking statues live. More info on the shops and a link to info on the talking statues at: http://www.vegas.com/shopping/forumshops.html
4.The Canal at the Venetian: This is pretty amazing and a MUST see. You feel like you’re in Italy as you stroll along the canal and visit the shops. You can even take a gondola ride. Check out the Canal Shoppes at: http://www.venetian.com/shoppe/index.cfm and get information on the gondolas at: http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/gondola.html?f=m0at&t=stripat
5.The Volcano, The Tigers and The Aquarium at The Mirage: If you go up the moving walkway and through the front door at the Mirage, you’ll see the white tiger. Pretty cool to see. Head through the foliage to the front lobby and check out the wall behind the check-in desk. It’s a HUGE salt-water aquarium. In front of the hotel there is a huge waterfall that turns into an erupting volcano (loud, bright, and hot!) at night. A trip to Vegas without seeing the volcano erupt just wouldn’t be a trip to Vegas. http://www.themirage.com/
6.The Wildlife Habitat at The Flamingo: An outdoor habitat located within the Flamingo. You can see the live flamingos (still haven’t figured out how to kidnap one) plus lots of other birds, fish, and turtles. http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/wildlifehabitat.html
7.Masquerade Village at The Rio: Masquerade Village is inside the casino at the Mirage. There is a parade in the sky with music and dancing and lights that’s pretty cool to see. This is located off the strip, too far to walk, but there is a free shuttle that goes from Harrah’s to Rio and back. More info and a video at: http://www.harrahs.com/our_casinos/rlv/entertainment/entertainment_detail_07.html
8.The Eiffel Tower at Paris: You can take a trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower. http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/eiffeltower.html?f=m0at&t=stripat
Other Info:
You can find a map of the strip and downtown Las Vegas here: http://www.vegas.com/map.html
You can find a show guide here: http://www.vegas.com/shows/index1.html?key=show01 This site has a search engine that allows you to enter the dates you’ll be in town.
More GOOD Las Vegas info:
http://www.visitlasvegas.com