What's up people! My wife and I are headed to Vegas On January 2, 2009 for the honeymoon that we never had. So 7 1/2 years and 2 kids later, we got a chance to go. I'm wondering what there is to do there other than casinos and the bunny ranch! lol Would like to know what else there is to do for non gambling purposes, any suggestions or other points of interest? Places to eat, etc?

 

the rio buffet IMO is one of the best!
there the normal shows on the strip and inside casinos you can go to
few roller coasters there as well dont forget to hit up the stratosphere!

 

There are some nice shows from Cirque du Soleil, they are pretty amazing. Don't know if that's what your looking for but I recommend it.
Mystere, Love, Zumanity, Ka, and O are good, I don't know about the Criss Angel thing though.
Zumanity is a litlte more erotic. Personally I have seen Ka and Mystere and there both really good. I really don't know which one i like more though, Ka is more fast paced though.

 

Take the loop road at Red Rocks at high speed?

 

recently got back from SEMA...had a blast. Dinner at the top of the Stratosphere (900' above the Vegas Skyline and rotates 360deg ) HIGHLY recommended...and most definitely Bellagio water fountain show

 

^^+1 some pretty good suggestions indeed!

also http://www.vegas.com/ have some pretty good deals, sometimes.......also give you a general ideal on what you can do around town. And as you will see there is LOTS to do!

 

there is a lot to do out here in Vegas outside of the strip. A trip with the family you should go to Hoover Dam, Springs Preserve, Red Rock Canyon.... and yes check with Vegas.com, tells you a bunch of things to do, even on a budget

 

If you're into the Old West kind of theme, you might try Bonnie Springs. Go out there, get a room at their inn and you can chill old school style.

Gambling

If you ARE going to gamble, do NOT do it on the strip. The best chances for winning is from the "locals" casinos which are not on the Strip. Check out Sam's Town, Santa Fe, Texas and the others that are away from the strip.

Food

Someone earlier mentioned the Rio buffet, which I'll co-sign. I've eaten there and the food is great. Stay FAR away from 95% of the other buffets out there, especially Circus Circus. There is a nice seafood buffet at the Fremont on Sunday and Tuesday though, complete with lobster, alaskan king crab, jumbo shrimp and such. Top of the World is good, but it's waaay overpriced. If you are looking for that genre of dining, try Ruth's Chris or Austin's @ Texas Station. Gordon Biersch brewery is a nice spot too.

Celebrity Spotting

There are going to be a gang of celebs, sports figures and such all over town, but probably the best places to see them are Palms or Hard Rock Hotel. Sometimes you might see a few at the higher-priced places like Venetian, Bellagio or Pallazzo, but those are going to mostly be the older crowd.

BTW, I'm originally from Jacksonville, NC. My dad was a Marine stationed at Camp Lejeune.

 

Hit up Burger Bar @ Mandalay Place. Just my .02 cents but they have the best burger i've ever had!

 

Treasures is a great place to bring the girl friend if she doesnt get jealous easy, lots of fun and best strip place in vegas when i went.

 

leave wife at home and go with friends haha

 

Go to Gordon Biersch brewery A pint of Blond Bock FTW.
There is a ride ( i think its a NASCAR ride ) that accelerates unbelievably fast you cant miss. Have fun!

 

The Green door, never been there myself but I heard its a trip. \"O\" at the Bellagio is the show to see also. My buddy just had dinner at the Top of the World restraunt in the Stratoshpere and he spent 2 bills just for him and his girl, just letting you know. Good luck and have some fun here in Vegas.

 

The Green Door? Lol. Good one. If you and your wife are swingers, then that might be a place you want to check out.

Definitely any of the Cirque shows like "O" and "Mystere" are worth it. I think prices these days are around $160 per person. And as gay as it sounds, the musical "Jersey Boys" about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is actually pretty good and funny too. If you want to take her shopping and have deep pockets, go to the Forum Shops at Caesar's Palace or The Shops at Palazzo. The Palazzo has the Lamborghini dealership in it as well, and you can walk from there across the street to the Wynn hotel and see the Ferrari dealership too. The rides on top of the Stratosphere will scare the crap out of you if you want to do something like that.

 

I will second that.

If you can get a night without the kids....
at paris Les Artistes Steakhouse - pick a good bottle of wine, get the lobster bisque.

DO NOT GO TO CHARLIE TROTTERS!!!