Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam And Las Vegas
Going to the Grand Canyon was great. So was the Hoover Dam. A lot of people think that the Grand Canyon is just a "big hole in the earth" but it really is magnificent.
Walking the Strip and going to all of the casinos is fun. All casinos have different décor/themes that distinguish them from each other.
There are a lot of varied museums that you can see, depending on your interest. Being from NYC, I did not feel the need to go to another wax museum, but there are other things to do besides gamble. For instance, I really had more fun on the roller coasters than in the casinos.
Vegas is a dynamic place, it’s kind of like being in a make-believe land; anything you want is yours for the having (with the right amount of $$). If you’re thinking of going, you’re thinking too hard: just go!
Quick Tips/Suggestions:
The Strip is VERY big. I recommend a central hotel like the Flamingo, Harrah's, Bally's, Ceasar's, or Bellagio.
Food can be cheap but the cheaper it is, the worse it is. My advice is not to eat the $0.99 pound hotdog at Circus Circus. The Bellagio has a GREAT buffet. I recommend eating there.
It is best to stay at a hotel on the Strip. Many people don't realize how big the strip is. Staying off-strip can be a real pain.
Do yourself a favor... read the coupon books before going out. I really felt stupid paying 15 dollars for something when back at the hotel I had a coupon for 50% off.
Oh, and try not to spend all your money at the airport... there are slots right at the gate and they are NOT generous. Book any bus-tours before you leave on your trip. It's a LOT cheaper booked ahead of time.
Best Way to Get Around:
Walk or take the free monorails (one is between Bally’s and MGM Grand; the other runs from Excalibur to Mandalay Bay with a stop at Luxor). You can take a bus to the Freemont Street Experience and there are public buses available. There is also a strip-tram that runs cheaply. We found walking to be the easiest and must fulfilling way to see Vegas. If you are going to the Grand Canyon or Hoover Dam, I'd take a tour bus. It was a looooong drive to the Canyon, and I was glad I was a passenger on a bus and not the driver. Don’t rent a car if you plan to stay on strip. It’s not worth it.
Paradise Found Tours maintains a website for Las Vegas at http://www.paradisefoundtours.com. The site provides information for Las Vegas tours, special news, fees and other pertinent information.
Other valuable resources
Valuable Links: Grand Canyon Tours Las Vegas Tours Hoover Dam Tours Las Vegas Grand Canyon
Walking the Strip and going to all of the casinos is fun. All casinos have different décor/themes that distinguish them from each other.
There are a lot of varied museums that you can see, depending on your interest. Being from NYC, I did not feel the need to go to another wax museum, but there are other things to do besides gamble. For instance, I really had more fun on the roller coasters than in the casinos.
Vegas is a dynamic place, it’s kind of like being in a make-believe land; anything you want is yours for the having (with the right amount of $$). If you’re thinking of going, you’re thinking too hard: just go!
Quick Tips/Suggestions:
The Strip is VERY big. I recommend a central hotel like the Flamingo, Harrah's, Bally's, Ceasar's, or Bellagio.
Food can be cheap but the cheaper it is, the worse it is. My advice is not to eat the $0.99 pound hotdog at Circus Circus. The Bellagio has a GREAT buffet. I recommend eating there.
It is best to stay at a hotel on the Strip. Many people don't realize how big the strip is. Staying off-strip can be a real pain.
Do yourself a favor... read the coupon books before going out. I really felt stupid paying 15 dollars for something when back at the hotel I had a coupon for 50% off.
Oh, and try not to spend all your money at the airport... there are slots right at the gate and they are NOT generous. Book any bus-tours before you leave on your trip. It's a LOT cheaper booked ahead of time.
Best Way to Get Around:
Walk or take the free monorails (one is between Bally’s and MGM Grand; the other runs from Excalibur to Mandalay Bay with a stop at Luxor). You can take a bus to the Freemont Street Experience and there are public buses available. There is also a strip-tram that runs cheaply. We found walking to be the easiest and must fulfilling way to see Vegas. If you are going to the Grand Canyon or Hoover Dam, I'd take a tour bus. It was a looooong drive to the Canyon, and I was glad I was a passenger on a bus and not the driver. Don’t rent a car if you plan to stay on strip. It’s not worth it.
Paradise Found Tours maintains a website for Las Vegas at http://www.paradisefoundtours.com. The site provides information for Las Vegas tours, special news, fees and other pertinent information.
Other valuable resources
Valuable Links: Grand Canyon Tours Las Vegas Tours Hoover Dam Tours Las Vegas Grand Canyon
# posted by TourGuru : 5:37 PM
