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KK7BA Champion Author Wyoming Posts:22,007 Points:2,973,210 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2005 6:09:12 PM Ignore KK7BA Report Abuse We try to go to Las Vegas about once a year. It sure gets a bad rap. You don't have to gamble to have fun. The Speedway is a good side trip and while your there it is worth a few minutes to go see the Shelby plant while your there. Lake Mead to the east and the mountains and Death Valley to the west or Valley of Fire to the north.

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We try to go to Las Vegas about once a year. It sure gets a bad rap. You don't have to gamble to have fun. The Speedway is a good side trip and while your there it is worth a few minutes to go see the Shelby plant while your there. Lake Mead to the east and the mountains and Death Valley to the west or Valley of Fire to the north.

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lvskyguy Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:4,183 Points:442,485 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2013 11:53:05 AM Ignore lvskyguy Report Abuse Well, Golly Gee! If you go to Las Vegas in summer months, you need to expect some excessive heat!!!! An experienced traveler will check weather conditions into order to know what to pack for comfort, which includes walking shoes, if you plan to do any extensive walking or hiking. Most travelers will take advantage of various resources to familiarize themselves as to what "to do" (besides 'gambling'). One will check places to eat, the various attractions, costs, weather conditions and average temperatures for your travel time, etc. BEFORE making travel arrangements. There is MORE to Las Vegas than casinos, shows, concerts, and the 'heat.' (Remaining just ON the Strip is NOT seeing Las Vegas)! Las Vegas offers an array of entertainment and sights - IF you research things first. Try seeing a city, especially Las Vegas, that has so much more than Las Vegas Boulevard and Downtown! Red Rock Canyon offers a leisurely some-12-mile drive and excellent for photography and hiking. The Visitors Center makes a great familiarization stop and educational enlightenment of the desert, (as well as a good-priced gift shop for souvenirs). There one can learn of the various desert critters, including our own Mojave Max and his family! Try a peasant drive to Boulder City (see the various neighborhoods and subdivisions) and then onto Lake Mead National Park; tour the Lake on the Desert Princess, visit the Marina for a cool beverage or a fine bite to eat. (The Lake is much lower than it was 10 years ago but is definitely worth the many views to park and photograph). There is always Mt. Charleston is you need to cool off in summer often with a 20-30 degree temperature drop from the city. You can hike, walk, tour the forest area. Or, plan an overnight at the Lodge there. Visit the Clark County Museum off Boulder Highway (www.ClarkCountyNV.gov/museums) and "step into the past." This is a 30 acre site with a collection of restored historic homes, depicting different periods in history, along with a recreated ghost town and Indian Camp. Do research before deciding on a destination....as they say, if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen....and stay out. Ha! [Edited by: lvskyguy at 6/7/2013 3:01:23 PM EST]
pupule777 Veteran Author New Hampshire Posts:404 Points:105,590 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Jun 5, 2013 5:10:25 AM Ignore pupule777 Report Abuse We went to Veas once and it was 108 F. when we came out of the casinos it was like hitting a stone wall !! We've seen it and that's enoughh for us. Besides we aren't gamblers !!
KK7BA Champion Author Wyoming Posts:22,007 Points:2,973,210 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: May 3, 2013 5:36:15 AM Ignore KK7BA Report Abuse Headed down tomorrow :)
lvskyguy Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:4,183 Points:442,485 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 2, 2013 11:23:59 AM Ignore lvskyguy Report Abuse Anyone knows that temps get a bit toasty from May thru early October. The key is to drink water, not all that alcohol. There is always plenty to do and see in an ever-changing progressive town. Rent a car and get off the Strip; trying seeing the REAL Las Vegas. There are plenty of quality restuarants and normal lifestyles. Try the Springs Preserve, museums, parks. Kinda remember that what happens here does NOT stay here. We remember all the jerks and flakes and drunks and vulgar people who give the town a bad name when they visit here. We seriously doubt these 'clowns' would act the way they do in their own town. And....a Prince should act like a Prince!
pupule777 Veteran Author New Hampshire Posts:404 Points:105,590 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: May 2, 2013 8:34:33 AM Ignore pupule777 Report Abuse When we were in Vegas on the first week in June. the outside tem was 108. Compared to the temp in the casinos that is like running into a stone wall at 50 miles per hour !! We saw it once but never again !! Besides there are too many other places we wantto visit and traveling is kinda costly !!
KK7BA Champion Author Wyoming Posts:22,007 Points:2,973,210 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2013 10:46:16 AM Ignore KK7BA Report Abuse Unless it winds up on Youtube, then it is out there forever for all to see :)
oklahomaredneck Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,139 Points:105,625 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2013 8:34:04 AM Ignore oklahomaredneck Report Abuse What happen in Vegas stays in Vegas!!!
KK7BA Champion Author Wyoming Posts:22,007 Points:2,973,210 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2013 5:45:26 AM Ignore KK7BA Report Abuse Made a run in from Mesquite last week before heading home :)
rocknvox All-Star Author Bakersfield Posts:743 Points:150,785 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2013 2:40:42 PM Ignore rocknvox Report Abuse i went to vegas and left my wife on the slots in our hotel then i went across town to north vegas and found a small bar and pool hall that was full of over 40's womem and they were letting whoever do body shots off their naked belly. has anybody heard of parking lot plug in?
KK7BA Champion Author Wyoming Posts:22,007 Points:2,973,210 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2013 10:18:29 AM Ignore KK7BA Report Abuse May have to go back in April :)
Hemond Champion Author Providence Posts:8,492 Points:136,115 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2013 10:04:13 AM Ignore Hemond Report Abuse QUOTE :::We saw it all anyways and we aren't gamblers !!::: Vegas is an excellent jumping off point though. Flights into Vegas are cheap, plentiful and often non - stop. Hotels are cheap. I've stayed in the Bellagio and Ceasars for $120/night. Cheaper than Holiday Inn for decadent luxury. Vegas is a jumping off point for features in the American southwest such as the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Mammouth Mt and Brian Head for skiing, and at least for me all the cliff dwellings and national parks. There is plenty for the non-gambler. If you are a hiker, skier, snowboarder, or outdoor enthusiast, history buff, or budding archaeologist / geologist. Vegas is the place to head for. You can drive in any direction and explore.
pupule777 Veteran Author New Hampshire Posts:404 Points:105,590 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2013 9:24:09 AM Ignore pupule777 Report Abuse we went to Vegas in June and the temperature was 108 F Thats a difference of approx 40 F between outside and outside !! We will not be going back. We saw it all anyways and we aren't gamblers !!
5p33df73ak Sophomore Author Gary Posts:235 Points:54,810 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Mar 18, 2013 7:07:10 PM Ignore 5p33df73ak Report Abuse Wanna go there so badly
FXSpringer01 Sophomore Author Cincinnati Posts:203 Points:1,678,365 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 15, 2013 12:53:24 PM Ignore FXSpringer01 Report Abuse Red Rock Canyon is good also.
stlhawk All-Star Author St. Louis Posts:926 Points:430,875 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Mar 8, 2013 1:36:14 PM Ignore stlhawk Report Abuse Just got back from Vegas. Had a wonderful time. I like to gamble though.
KK7BA Champion Author Wyoming Posts:22,007 Points:2,973,210 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2013 5:19:15 AM Ignore KK7BA Report Abuse Home again.
Hemond Champion Author Providence Posts:8,492 Points:136,115 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Jan 26, 2013 11:05:18 AM Ignore Hemond Report Abuse I was going to do an excursion on my upcoming LV jaunt. Out to the north rim of the Grand Canyon near Page AZ. Looks like the state closes the road though in winter. Drat. I've been to the south rim in winter but never the north at all. You can see the north rim from the south rim vantage points and people hike there with an overnight camp out. You can't get there easily though. Requires 200 hundred miles driving around.
johton Champion Author Seattle Posts:1,350 Points:338,865 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jan 26, 2013 8:18:37 AM Ignore johton Report Abuse Love Vegas. Try to go once a year. Usually stay at The Hotel at Mandalay Bay. Lots of great restaurants! [Edited by: johton at 1/26/2013 11:20:08 AM EST]
Hemond Champion Author Providence Posts:8,492 Points:136,115 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 10:45:45 AM Ignore Hemond Report Abuse ;::::Will be in LV this morning :) Heading to Fry's :):::: I didn't realize there was a Fry's in LV! I'll be in town in 2 weeks. First stop will be a visit with a shopping list! I like Frys but only get into the store while on the road. Most of the best buys are instore only. Too bad they don't have an IKEA too.
KK7BA Champion Author Wyoming Posts:22,007 Points:2,973,210 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2013 6:20:20 AM Ignore KK7BA Report Abuse Will be in LV this morning :) Heading to Fry's :)
mrsports007 Champion Author Raleigh Posts:9,658 Points:1,638,740 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jan 22, 2013 6:53:40 AM Ignore mrsports007 Report Abuse ok so i have never been to vegas. planning a trip to go in october. where are the best places to stay? recommendations please.
Hemond Champion Author Providence Posts:8,492 Points:136,115 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Jan 20, 2013 8:19:35 AM Ignore Hemond Report Abuse Heading to Vegas around St. Valentines day for a wedding. But....I'm going a few days early.. in order to go snowboarding at Mammoth Mt in California - combine business with pleasure. Heyheyhey Will get a rental and drive the 300 miles to the Sierras. Mammoth is a legendary mountain but because of easy access to LA, it attracts all the jerks. [Edited by: Hemond at 1/20/2013 11:20:30 AM EST]
KK7BA Champion Author Wyoming Posts:22,007 Points:2,973,210 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Jan 20, 2013 5:34:11 AM Ignore KK7BA Report Abuse Headed back down for a couple days :)
chevlvr11 Rookie Author Indiana Posts:51 Points:1,565 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 4:15:23 PM Ignore chevlvr11 Report Abuse Love Vegas....great people watching.....lots to see and do...I'm not a gambler.....its just alot of fun Not sure where else you can go and do and see so many venues all in one vacation
HEDGEHOGS All-Star Author Illinois Posts:678 Points:18,300 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 5:03:26 PM Ignore HEDGEHOGS Report Abuse have never been.
GoCart514 Champion Author Scranton Posts:3,020 Points:546,615 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Nov 9, 2012 6:38:07 PM Ignore GoCart514 Report Abuse Vegas, nice.
KK7BA Champion Author Wyoming Posts:22,007 Points:2,973,210 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Nov 4, 2012 9:27:18 AM Ignore KK7BA Report Abuse Maybe before to long :) Atomic Testing Museum and the Mob museum are worth the time :)
Rei2012 Rookie Author Los Angeles Posts:84 Points:46,255 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Oct 19, 2012 6:28:22 PM Ignore Rei2012 Report Abuse I want to go there. Maybe this winter.
DesertRat2011 Champion Author Riverside Posts:3,761 Points:511,530 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Oct 11, 2012 12:07:27 PM Ignore DesertRat2011 Report Abuse Going back in Nov. for a couple day class for work. It's only 235 miles from my place so will be taking my TDI Jetta.
KK7BA Champion Author Wyoming Posts:22,007 Points:2,973,210 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Oct 11, 2012 9:21:13 AM Ignore KK7BA Report Abuse So ready to go back and warm up :-)
KK7BA Champion Author Wyoming Posts:22,007 Points:2,973,210 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Sep 15, 2012 5:11:39 AM Ignore KK7BA Report Abuse Heading there this morning :)
Tinman4x Rookie Author Anchorage Posts:7 Points:6,465 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2012 6:18:02 AM Ignore Tinman4x Report Abuse Heading down towards the end of October for a little running event and a whole lot of party. Just wish airfares would drop once in a while instead of going up. I was reading that the best fares occur 18-25 days from travel date. Do any of you find this to be true or should I just book now?
KK7BA Champion Author Wyoming Posts:22,007 Points:2,973,210 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Aug 29, 2012 2:27:48 PM Ignore KK7BA Report Abuse Been going there for yars and highly recommend :) thanks DesertRat2011
DesertRat2011 Champion Author Riverside Posts:3,761 Points:511,530 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 29, 2012 6:44:58 AM Ignore DesertRat2011 Report Abuse If you are a car nut don't miss the Shelby Museum. It's by the race way and it's free!
KK7BA Champion Author Wyoming Posts:22,007 Points:2,973,210 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Aug 29, 2012 5:14:53 AM Ignore KK7BA Report Abuse 17 days till next run to Vegas for the Barrett-Jackson car auction :)
budman1035 Champion Author St. Louis Posts:2,833 Points:671,425 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 9:10:57 PM Ignore budman1035 Report Abuse Cheapest room rates in Vegas can be found in December after the National Finals Rodeo cowboys leave town and then for the next two weeks before Christmas!
Roteque Champion Author Miami Posts:639,542 Points:1,346,165 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 7:34:42 AM Ignore Roteque Report Abuse I spent 6 days at the MGM....picked up the rental at McCarran and with that sucker we went everywhere...we had free parking at the Hotel and we actually stayed out one nite when we went to the Grand Canyon, and stayed overnite in Tusayan...We travelled on the famous Route 66..Visited the Hoover Damm and a couple of State Parks in Nevada and Arizona..While in Vegas we took the elevated rail everywhere.. Its a fun city, no doubt..saw a couple of shows and splurged one nite at Emeril's at the MGM... Highly recommend it, and again early March weather was magnificent for our taste.
freeGasFinder41 Rookie Author Oakland Posts:2 Points:140 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 2:23:09 PM Ignore freeGasFinder41 Report Abuse If you are tried to drive lot you can go with go to bus tours and enjoy. It was nice when I went with my friends and enjoyed the bus trip together.
KK7BA Champion Author Wyoming Posts:22,007 Points:2,973,210 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2012 4:36:58 AM Ignore KK7BA Report Abuse Jan and Feb the best I found.
DandeNC Champion Author Greensboro Posts:3,937 Points:748,460 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 4:49:37 PM Ignore DandeNC Report Abuse I would like to go just to see the hotels and shows. Is there an off season for Vegas when prices are lower on the hotels?
Roteque Champion Author Miami Posts:639,542 Points:1,346,165 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 8:30:13 AM Ignore Roteque Report Abuse Not a gambler, but the wife and I went for the 1st time in March 2010, and fell in love with Vegas and all that is near in Nevada and Arizona. Cant wait to go back again, and when we do...we will do it again in March..as the weather that time of the year was awesome...We actually froze in Tuzayan and the Canyon, but we were prepared for the cold weather there.
Suzy7Q Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:2,319 Points:397,255 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Aug 3, 2012 9:27:04 AM Ignore Suzy7Q Report Abuse I won two trips to Vegas, first trip we were able to tour the Hoover Dam. With all the new casinos popping up, there are always new shows to see. Everyone should visit Vegas at least once in their lifetime.
17AZ-F250 Champion Author Tucson Posts:11,456 Points:1,938,060 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 7:55:38 AM Ignore 17AZ-F250 Report Abuse I get there at least one a year for a hobby related event.
nraacct Champion Author North Carolina Posts:6,976 Points:1,484,550 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Jul 20, 2012 10:07:33 AM Ignore nraacct Report Abuse Maybe one of these days I'll be able to go back.
Rose121 Rookie Author Orange County Posts:71 Points:95,645 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Jul 20, 2012 6:57:10 AM Ignore Rose121 Report Abuse We're going this weekend with 2 kids, so we will not be hitting the casinos.. but i still think there is plenty to do... I did the major party/casino thing when i was younger.. I just wish it wouldn't be so hot... lots of fun by the pool.
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,285 Points:123,500 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 3:31:08 PM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse Not a priority for us.
KK7BA Champion Author Wyoming Posts:22,007 Points:2,973,210 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2012 6:07:35 PM Ignore KK7BA Report Abuse In Sept. for Barrett-Jackson Car Auction :)
Roc21 Rookie Author Miami Posts:12 Points:545 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 8:23:48 AM Ignore Roc21 Report Abuse me and wife went last year, stayed at the venitian-nice big suite for $120....saw Cirque du Soleil "o" at bellagio....blueman at venitian..and a good dinner before each..."olives"restaurant at the bellagio was great..had bison ..soo good...only gambled on sun b4 we left..and between us won 250 at blackjack..
otle53 Sophomore Author Las Vegas Posts:174 Points:53,085 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2012 7:34:19 AM Ignore otle53 Report Abuse I live here--you're right--plenty to do without gambling. But we locals thank you for your $$
DesertRat2011 Champion Author Riverside Posts:3,761 Points:511,530 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2012 8:07:44 AM Ignore DesertRat2011 Report Abuse I use it as a stop if heading out the I-15 on vaction. We take our RV & stay a couple of days at Sams Town. Will be there June 30 & July 1