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Merrysea
Moderator
08-13-2004
| Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 10:41 am
Okay, I know this sounds like a dumb question, but what are some things for two young men to do in Las Vegas? Two of my sons, ages 27 and 25, will be attending a class in Nevada for four days, and one of them feels that since they will be so close to Vegas, they've got to spend the day there. Neither are gamblers, although the younger one says he has to take a certain amount to gamble because, hey, it's Vegas! The older one doesn't want to gamble, doesn't want to see a show, doesn't really want to be there. I know that there must be something that would be of interest to him, but the only time I was there was an overnight stop in a motel when I was 12 and we were driving through Nevada. Any suggestions? They are both history buffs, so anything that has exhibits or re-creations, especially Roman or Egyptian for my older son, would be of interest. Also anything that is just plain awesome!
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 11:14 am
Merrysea, it seems to me that Caesar's Palace is the most 'ideally themed' Casino for your older son. IMHO. 
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Rissa
Member
03-19-2006
| Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 11:15 am
My favourite thing to do in Vegas is to walk the strip. Last time we stayed at The Paris we (dh and I) headed outside and turned right, walked all the way to the end then cross the street and walked all the way the other direction then return to hotel. We go inside every resort, check out the stores, displays, etc. Stop for a bite, sit and people watch and move on. Some of the resorts have little museums/displays but they are all unique and interesting. If you time it right you can see the pirate show at (ugh, can't remember.. someone jump in?), the fountains show, etc. The New York resort has a roller coaster on top. My nephew and a friend (23yrs old) just went a few weeks ago and said they really enjoyed spending an afternoon the same way. At night we leave the main strip and wander around Fremont Street, our teenagers LOVED the lights and music on Fremont and we had to literally drag them away.
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 12:02 pm
Merry, I took two 15-year olds there, and here are my thoughts: We saw Wayne Brady, and a magician (we saw Penn&Teller, but I wouldn't recommend them). Ride the rollercoasters, New York New York is the best. The stratosphere insanity was too scary, but they could probably handle it now. Shark reef at Mandalay bay. The lion exhibit at MGM. (free) There are also currently Titanic and Bodies exhibits at the Luxor; and a CSI interactive challenge at the MGM grand. There is a pass for three of the paid attractions for $54 currently available too. (includes Titanic, Bodies, CsI and the NY rollercoaster, to name a few). The Luxor is built in the shape of an Egyptian pyramid, so just walking around it is pretty fascinating! there is also a replica sphinx. The fountain show at the Bellagio (free) Just strolling down the strip, and walking thru all the hotels is pretty cool. It is also a LOT of walking! You can walk thru Paris, New York, and King Arthurs Court in a few miles. 
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 12:05 pm
Dang, I forgot about the Luxor... that's also perfect.
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 12:06 pm
this is a pretty good map of the strip area: http://www.destination360.com/north-america/us/nevada/las-vegas/las-vegas-map
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Konamouse
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 12:21 pm
Hiking at Red Rock or up at Mt Charleston. Gameworks (next to MGM). Walk in the evening/night when it's cooler. Yes, free outdoor shows in front of TI, Mirage and Bellagio. Go up to Fremont (downtown, old Vegas) and see the overhead canopy show every half-hour, free music on stage and along the walk, artists, Look-alikes posing for pictures, and great people watching. I thought the Body's Exhibit was very interesting, haven't done CSI Experience yet. Lions at MGM are hit & miss (i.e. are they active or just sleeping). Shark Reef is a great place to stay "cool" (temperature controlled) and really cool if you are not already an ocean person/diver. Best shows (not risque): Terry Fator (Mirage), Wayne Brady (Venetian), Jersey Boys (Palazzo), Ka (MGM).

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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 2:39 pm
take a tour of Hoover Dam, if they have the time, it is really interesting.
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 3:13 pm
Even though they don't want to see a show, maybe they don't realize the variety of great entertainment to be seen in Vegas...Cirque de Soleil (several different shows probably are available), comedy, magic, music, Phantom of the Opera, Stomp, Blue Man Group...such a great variety. We were there about 3 years ago. Loved just seeing all the different casinos...architecture, opulence, themes. We had our 3 kids (preteen-teen) with us, so, no bars or gambling. We loved the Titanic exhibit, the white lions in the Secret Garden at the Mirage. I could have stared at them all day. It does cost money, but it was worth it. (They have dolphins there too, but we have dolphins near here, so, we didn't spend much time with the dolphins.) The Luxor had such a calm peaceful atmosphere compared to all the other places on the strip. We really liked it. The lions and the mgm grand and the Bellagio fountains were great too. Wynn Buffet was the highest rated at the time. We decided to do only one buffet and wanted the best. We went for brunch to save money. It was wonderful.
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 3:15 pm
Yelp.com might be a good resource.
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Konamouse
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 6:45 pm
M Resort (it's down at the far south end of the valley at I-15 & Southern Highlands) is *THE BEST* Buffet. And the beer/wine is included. http://www.themresort.com/
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