What else to do in Vegas besides of gambling and partying

[Martin Aigner]

For those who aren´t Vegas-experts: What to do in Vegas besides of dining and going to clubs (these things have already been covered here), gambling and drinking?

Here are some things I´m planing to do (I´m gonna rent a car to be more flexible):

Gonna go to Lake Mead to rent a personal watercraft (at least that´s what they are called on the homepage) Boat rental (http://www.drydockboatsales.com/content.asp?nav=30650&cpid=1002&)

Want to drive some go cart. Any recommendations, where to go?

I´ll bring my golf clubs. Just started playing about 3 months ago, so I´m obviously not too good at it. On very good days I shoot a 105, but it´s still lots of fun to me. Any suggestions, which courses to play? If I want to take a pro lession, where to go? (Anyone looking for a golfpartner sends a PM)

I´ve been to Hover Dam and Grand Canyon several times, so I most probably skip these possibilities.

I know that one can go skydiving, but, although I´m sure this must be a great experience, I just dont have the guts to make the jump. Some of you might try it though and write a trip report /images/graemlins/cool.gif

Rollercoaster: I´ve done the NY.NY. rollercoaster and probably gonna take a ride on that one again, as long as I don´t have to wait for more than 30 - 45 minutes. Any other good rollercoasters?

I´ve been to the cirque du soleil several times. Saw Mystere twice (liked it very much), O (loved that one) and Zumanity (found it horrible). I think there´s another show (Ka?), but I´m not sure whether it´s worth to see or not.

Of course there are other shows of all sorts, but I haven´t seen any of them, since I´m afraid that my english isn´t good enough out of it (besides the topless shows this is. Guess, perfect english isn´t too important in these shows /images/graemlins/wink.gif )

Post your reccomenedations regarding any kind of entertainement worth seeing here.

Martin Aigner

[Pat Southern]

Hookers and blow.

[ShakaBauer]

Strippers and blow.

[mikeymer]

drugs

[Ignignokt]

You forgot to mention: eating the gargantuan hamburger at the Plaza (http://www.plazahotelcasino.com/press_room/press-releases.php?IDRelease=98).

Playing cheap craps with the codgers and drunks at the ElCo. ("No Gambling" version: standing around the craps table and yelling "Don't Pass! Don't Pass!")

Collecting the complete set of hooker flyers from the guys on the sidewalk.

Renting a limo and driving down the strip as you poke your head out the sunroof and loudly suggest that random women show you certain portions of their anatomy.

Really, it's endless.

[bestcellar]

Pinball Hall of Fame.

Seriously.

[jcx]

There used to be a cool coaster at Wild Bills in Primm, on the Nev/CA state line. Death Valley is not to far away if you want to experience what 120 degrees feels like. There are some interesting points of interest in the park and it is quite picturesque.

[AThermopyle]

Zion Nat'l Park...
Either the Narrows or Angel's Landing, or both.

[Richter]

you mentioned the NYNY coaster. I liked that one a lot.

Do yourself a favor and do The Big Shot on the Stratosphere. Scariest ride ever.

[CaryDarling]

Afraid to skydive, you can do the wind tunnel version at this place.
http://www.bodyflight.net/flyaway_nv.html

[Ditch Digger]

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Zion Nat'l Park...
Either the Narrows or Angel's Landing, or both.

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I've been thinking about hitting up both of these. I'm not much of a hiker but climbing/hiking up Angel's Landing has always been at the top of my "to do list".

[xducracer]

...at the Sahara, GM has some deal going on for like 10 bucks you can drive a Hummer ar take a lap in a vette....would be cool maybe...

Matt

[BigBuffet]

bestcellar thanks for posting that. I didn't know it existed...Here's the link to the pinball museum website:

http://www.pinballmuseum.org/

My family used to be in the coi-op business, so I cringe at the thought of these classic games allowed to be played.

A friend just asked me if I would like to go to the World's Greatest Magic Show.

Never really heard anything about this. So... do I?

[bigbootch]

I assume your friend is talking about the Rick Thomas show. I went to see it a couple years ago, it was like $20 or something like that in the afternoon. It wasn't a fancy, high budget, high profile show by any means (lots of kids, they serve popcorn, etc.). But I really enjoyed it, it was a lot of fun and just a good time. That might be because I like magic... Anyway, if that sounds fun to you, then give it a try. Given the cost, the risk isn't too big.

Nah, it's actually "The World's Greatest Magic Show" at the Greek Isle Casino off the strip. 75 bucks a pop.

[LearnedfromTV]

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I know that one can go skydiving, but, although I´m sure this must be a great experience, I just dont have the guts to make the jump. Some of you might try it though and write a trip report /images/graemlins/cool.gif

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I did this last year in Vegas. It's worth it.

[Werty83]

Food there's lots of good food. Go out and eat.

[KingGeorgeC]

Right now the Tropicana has the Body exhibit. I saw it while it was showing in San Francisco. It's really cool but could creep some people out.

[mlagoo]

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I know that one can go skydiving, but, although I´m sure this must be a great experience, I just dont have the guts to make the jump. Some of you might try it though and write a trip report /images/graemlins/cool.gif

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I did this last year in Vegas. It's worth it.

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i've never done this before, but if i bust out of the ME, i'll do this with someone this year. who's with me?!

[Chapdoggy]

I can't think of any other place on earth that has literrally everything you could possibly want to do

Great Food - Check
Great Live Music - Check
Great Live Comedy - Check
Great Live Variety Shows - Check
Great Clubs - Check
Family Entertainment (amusement rides, mini-golf - circus) Check
Great Strip Clubs - Check
Great Hookers - Check
Great Nature Trips - Check
Great people watching for the dredges of humanity - Check
Great Musuems and Culture - OK Maybe not

[KCFire105]

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...What to do in Vegas besides of dining and going to clubs (these things have already been covered here), gambling and drinking?

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Your going to Vegas why?!?!?

[MCS]

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My family used to be in the coi-op business, so I cringe at the thought of these classic games allowed to be played.

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I would think the opposite would be true. Why do you not like that people can play these games?

[icepick]

Area 51.

[wiseheart]

A VERY entertaining KA trip report (http://wintermute-ca.livejournal.com/)

have to scroll through a bit to see the part
about the actual KA show, but its all gold.

[AtlasRaised]

go out to Red Rock national park, its awesome.

also, to answer your question, KA is a cirque show that is definitely worth seeing. might be my favorite of the bunch. But the word on the street is that the new Cirque show "Love" (set to Beatles music) is the best show on the strip. I can't wait to check it out.

....and of course, hookers and blow.

[pig4bill]

Shoot a machinegun.

Go out to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the Petty experience and ride in a sort-of NASCAR at 150 mph.

Rent a Lamborghini from Rent-a-Vette and drive 150 mph.

[OrcaDK]

http://improve.dk/images/content/large/spearmint1.jpg

[VOX]

OP mentioned Cirque, and forgot about LOVE, the newest one at the Mirage based on the Beatles and their music. It has a lot less of the traditional Cirque elements (acrobatics, crazy stunts) and more dance. Your enjoyment of this show is dependent on your enjoyment of the entire Beatles catalog. The fact you disliked Zumanity also probably doesn't bode well (I haven't seen it, but I'm sure it's less stunts and more dance, but naked.)