Take a tour through Hoover Dam, if you like classic cars, the Imperial Palace has a car collection to look at, Nellis Air Force Base there is the home to the Thunderbirds - they have a museum of sorts there to go through - mostly pictures of them meeting royalty around the world - very awesome - tours of the star's homes that live in Las Vegas.
If you stay at the Luxor in the pyramid, you can ride the "inclinators" - elevators that move on the diagonal - takes some getting used to -
Downtown at the '4 Corners' - the overhead light show is a must see -
There are no slot machines in the toilets. There are slot machines in the airport waiting areas. You should specify how long you are staying, what hotel you are staying in and whether or not you have a car. If you are on foot and staying less than three days, we could advise you on attractions and shows in your immediate area. If you are staying longer and have a car you have a lot more options.
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Ok. From Harrah's you would normally see the erupting volcano accross the street at the Mirage but it is being refurbished and as of now is not operating. However, the free Sirens of TI is operating every night. That is a free Priate battle type thing. It is silly but the special effects are excellent.
There is a free tram between TI and the Mirage. The other free show eveyone enjoys is the dancing fountains at the Bellagio which is not to much of a walk, South. These free shows occurr after dark.
For pure sightseeing enjoyment, just to the north of Harrah's is the Venetian with its canals, gondolas and fabulous art work on the ceilings. Then the new Pallazo and the oppulent Wynn. All are pretty amazing to see.
To the South of Harrah's you will find the Flamingo. They have a free wildlife habbitat that is pretty amazing and pretty. They also have a pretty good Sunday brunch deal at their buffet.
Speaking of buffets, the best quality buffets are at the Bellagio, the Wynn (pricey) and Planet Hollywood (affordable). There is also an exellent French food buffet at Paris. Breakfast at the Paris buffet is probably the best breakfast you can get in Vegas. It is huge and divded into five regions of France where the food is prepared according to local customs. There is also an omlete station and a crepe station.
There are many shows to see, too. Harrah's features the Mack King of Comedy show and Rita Rudner another comic of note. The Venetian has Madame Tussaude's wax museum, Phantom of the Opera and the Blue Man Group. The Flamingo has comic George Wallace, Nathan Burton a comdey/magic show, Toni Braxton singer and Second City Comedy-sketch/imporov probably the best in town.
Treasure Island just accross the Strip from Harrah's has the Cirque show Mystere and Kuhunnaville an ecclectic and fun eatery right across from it.
The Mirage has the relatively new Secret Garden and dolphin habitat. It features dophins, white tigers, white lions and an assortment of other big cats.
All of this is withing walking distance of Harrah's, more or less. I strongly advise you purchase show tickets now, before you go to Vegas. The shows are mostly sold out once you get there.
there are lots of things to do besides gamble.
Many of the casinos have shows, You could ride the roller coaster at New York,New York. Caesar's palace has a great mall. Treasure Island has a pirate show out front. Also, I don't golf but I hear there are several really nice golf courses.
If you won't be renting a car and don't want to gamble, I would hit the shopping areas. Great shopping at Aladdin and Caesars. There is a great mall right on the strip and near Caesar's too. Take in some shows. The Cirque du Soleil shows are fabulous.
When you go to Las Vegas these usual things you will want to see for FREE:
1. Number one on my list is to watch the fountains displays in front of the Bellagio hotel. It usually runs every 15 minutes in summers starting at 3:00 PM; runs continuously until about midnight. Each show is different (there are more than 20 different tunes choreographed) so stay and watch at least 2 or 3. ALSO, go inside the Bellagio hotel to its lobby and view the beautiful glass sculptured ceiling AND the seasonal floral arrangements in the Atrium.
2. The “Sirens of TI” show (spectacular) in from of the Treasure Island Hotel; it runs every 90 minutes starting at about 4:30 PM. Simply stand on the sidewalk in front of the TI Hotel.
3. The volcano erupt in from of the Mirage Hotel; starting at dark until midnight. Again, just stand on the sidewalk in front of the hotel.
4. Go down to Fremont Street and see the light shows. There are usually 3 or 4 different shows, starting after dark (about 8:30PM) and lasting about 5 or 10 minutes each.
5. Go to the RIO hotel to see the Masquerade in the Sky show. It is like Mardi Gras parade, only suspended from the ceiling over the gambling floor. It runs every 60 minutes starting about 3:00 PM; the last show starts at 9:30 PM..
6. Go in Caesars Palace and walk through the Forum shops to the first fountain (its spectacular) then take the first fork to the left to go see the aquarium. Then continue on through the shops to the second fountain and wait for the show to start.
If you are a Star Trek Fan, go to the Hilton (off the strip) for "Star Trek The Experience"; it cost about $35.
If you want to see a production show, I recommend the show at Bally's, "Jubilee" and the show at the MGM, "KA". I have seen the show at Bellagio, “O” also but I think KA is a better show. I have also seen the Folies Bergiere at the Tropicana but I think Jubilee is better. These will cost about $100 each; that's the going rate for production shows in Vegas now. I also suggest that you buy tickets online before you go, particularly if you want to see a Circ d Sol show
You can see most of the stuff on the Strip by walking, so you don't need a rental car. There is a free monorail between Excalibur, Luxor, and Mandalay Bay. The one on the opposite side of the street which runs from the MGM to the Hilton you have to pay to ride. There is a free bus between Harrahs Hotel to the RIO Hotel that runs every half hour. There is also a free bus that you can get outside the Bills Gambling Hall Hotel (formerly Barbary Coast Casino) that will take you to the Orleans and some other off strip casinos.
Plan which hotels/casinos you want to visit each day so you can make the most of your walking and the free monorails and scuttles. When you get to Vegas you will probably have in your hotel room a free guide to the city called either "What's ON" , “Showbiz”or "Las Vegas Today". These are helpful guises as they have a map of the Strip and city with the hotels marked, current hotel shows and prices, plus useful coupons. Some coupons will give you a free souvenir from certain hotels; you just have to take the coupon to the hotel. They also list hotel restaurants and buffets time sand prices.
JOIN PLAYERS CLUBS: Do join ALL of the players clubs because they are your ticket to lower priced return trips. The hotels will email you, or send by regular mail, specials on room rates and shows. The players clubs are free; all they want to see is your driver's license. You can join some of these clubs online before you go.
SHOPPING: There's shopping at Fashion show mall right next to Treasure Island Hotel (across from the Wynn Hotel), or you can drive or take a taxi or the bus south of the Strip (just past the airport) to the outlet mall. For more shopping, drive south on I-15 to Primm, NV (at the Calif border ... about 45 miles) and there is a big outlet mall and some casinos.
MOVIES: There are movie theaters in the Palms (multiplex) and also another on the Strip across the street from the Monte Carlo hotel, near the MGM hotel.
BOWLING: If you like to bowl, there are alley's in The Gold Coast Hotel/Casino (beside the RIO) and in the Orleans Hotel Casino. .
ACT LIKE A KID: If you like roller coasters, there are roller coaster rides at the NY, NY hotel/casino, at the Sahara Hotel/Casino, and, for those with a strong heart, three rides at the top of the Stratosphere Tower. The Circus Circus Hotel/casino has arcades and an indoor amusement park. There is a place called Game Works below the Coke World experience that has all type video games. In addition, many hotels have an arcade area.
OTHER THINGS:
RED ROCK CANYON: Its about 20 miles west of Las Vegas out Charleston Blvd (you can pick up that street at the north end of the Strip) It’s a scenic drive-through park. Go early, not in the heat of the day; there's no shade.
HOOVER DAM: Drive about 30 miles southeast of Vegas and go to Hoover Dam; the National Park Service offers tours there (@ $15.) and its interesting stuff. Go on past Hoover dam to Boulder City and then to Lake Meade for a swim and/or to visit the new casino there. Also, there are tour companies that will take you on a cruise of the river below Hoover Dam. Check the Vegas web sites.
VALLEY OF FIRE STATE PARK: Drive about 35 miles north of Vegas on I-15 and go to Valley of Fire State Park, another scenic park area.
ZION NATION PARK: It’s a long drive (about 2-3 hours), but you can drive North on I-15 to Zion National Park and back in one day.
DEATH VALLEY: If you like to visit National Parks, drive about an hour and a half south of Vegas on I-15 and take RT-127 to Death Valley National Park (total drive may be 3 hrs each way).
No slots in the toilets. They do have slots in the grocery stores and some gas stations.
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