Newbie Hits Vegas. Any tips?

**Zoozie** · 24th August 2006, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by jetset

And don't forget the helicopter tours to the Grand Canyon - awe-inspiring!

I can also really recommend trekking up/down the canyon (takes 10+ hours).
Walking down to Phatom Range and taking a very relaxing and well deserved
dip in the Colorado River. Then you can feel on yourself how big Grand Canyon is.

But that depends if you can spare a whole day and be warned that is is not a walk in the park

And I garantie that all you are capable of doing the next day is pressing the *spin* button.

**winbig** · 25th August 2006, 07:34 AM

Anyone ever stay here? Good? Great? Bad?

I just saw they have $80 rooms avail for Sun-Thurs stays....great deal!

**GrandMaster** · 25th August 2006, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by jetset

And don't forget the helicopter tours to the Grand Canyon - awe-inspiring!

Helicopters and plane make a lot of noise and destroy the peace and quiet of the Grand Canyon.

Originally Posted by Zoozie

I can also really recommend trekking up/down the canyon (takes 10+ hours).
Walking down to Phatom Range and taking a very relaxing and well deserved
dip in the Colorado River. Then you can feel on yourself how big Grand Canyon is.

But that depends if you can spare a whole day and be warned that is is not a walk in the park

And I garantie that all you are capable of doing the next day is pressing the *spin* button.

I am very much with Zoozie here, the only way really to experience the Canyon is on foot, or on a mule if you are unable to walk.

If you only have four days, then it is better to spend the time in Vegas.

One more tip: use SPF 30 sunscreen even in September, if you go outside.

**Weedlayer** · 25th August 2006, 05:35 PM

Hello Simmo!,

You asked about restaurants, so here are a couple of gourmet restaurant ideas, based mostly on your downtown location:

GN just opened a new Vic and Anthony's Steakhouse that looks really good.
Hugo's Cellar at the Four Queens is a gourmet restaurant with a good reputation. Good wine list, and each lady gets a rose.

You might want to be aware, the north tower rooms at the Golden Nugget are much closer to the casino than the south tower rooms.

Here are some of my favorite Las Vegas websites. All contain hotel and restaurant reviews and info:

Cheapo Vegas
Las Vegas Advisor - Anthony Curtis
A2Z Las Vegas Visitors Guide

My top advice would be to enjoy the amenities and ambiance of Las Vegas first, and let the gambling be secondary. After all, you gamble (online) every day, don't you?

**Weedlayer** · 25th August 2006, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by winbig

Anyone ever stay here? Good? Great? Bad?

I just saw they have $80 rooms avail for Sun-Thurs stays....great deal!

The Las Vegas Hilton is my home away from home. Keep in mind, it's NOT the Wynn or Bellagio, but they are good. I like them because they have good gambling (full pay video poker), and they send me lots of marketing offers. The offers, like slot tournaments, concerts, and vouchers redeemable for cash, keep me coming back.

**Weedlayer** · 25th August 2006, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by GrandMaster

...I am very much with Zoozie here, the only way really to experience the Canyon is on foot, or on a mule if you are unable to walk...

Or go whitewater rafting down the Colorado River like I did. It was one of the most awesome experiences of my life.

**pepermintpatty** · 25th August 2006, 06:09 PM

It's all good

Have a GREAT time!

**GrandMaster** · 25th August 2006, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by Weedlayer

Or go whitewater rafting down the Colorado River like I did. It was one of the most awesome experiences of my life.

Sorry, I forgot that. Whitewater rafting down the Colorado is still on my to-do list

**Simmo!** · 25th August 2006, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by Weedlayer

You might want to be aware, the north tower rooms at the Golden Nugget are much closer to the casino than the south tower rooms.

Is that a bad thing? Should I email ahead and ask for one or the other towers Weedlayer do you think?

**Weedlayer** · 26th August 2006, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by Simmo!

Is that a bad thing? Should I email ahead and ask for one or the other towers Weedlayer do you think?

I should have said the north tower is more convenient to the casino. It's a bit of a long walk back to the south tower elevators from the casino. Still not a huge deal at all though. I wouldn't email ahead, I'd just try asking for north tower at check-in.