I need Las Vegas and Grand Canyon help.....

[jetskigrl]

I have not been on the community board in a while so I better start by saying hello.....

My hubby and I are taking my 68 year old Mom to Vegas on January 27 th. we are staying a week, then heading to the Grand Canyon for 2 days and then one more night in Vegas before we return to Florida.

I have the condo booked and the flights, what I need it tips on getting good prices on food and entertainment. We are not gamblers but love to go to shows. My hubby lives good food. Any help?

We are only renting a car for the last 3 days to go to the Grand Canyon and back. Any tips?

I am so out of my element. Usually, I plan, plan, plan.....this was so last minute. We booked our flights yesterday. HELP!!!

Oh fun!!! I will be there the same time as you.

I think people have already given you some great advice on where to look for deals. What kind of food do you like? On almost every visit, we do make reservations at a good steak house (either SW in the Wynn or Smith and Wollensky on the strip by MGM). But both are pretty pricey.
It seems like some of the other restaurants that we have liked have come and gone though.

For entertainment, you can't beat the Cirque shows. Our other favorite hangout is the Bar @ Times Square in NYNY (we love the dueling pianos there on the weekends). Our trips usually involve seeing one concert also. Last time it was Elton John. This time we are taking my Mom on our annual trip to see George Strait (her favorite).

For transportation, how far away from the strip is your condo (and do they offer a shuttle service)? It might be worth looking into keeping the rental car longer if you will need to depend on cabs to get to the strip/downtown, etc.

 

[PhotobearSam]

Looks like we are getting a rental the whole time. Can't wait. We have always wanted to go to Vegas.

 

[laurafergie]

Buy the American Casino Guide book. http://bourie.casinocitytimes.com/americancasinoguide/

It has tons of great coupons, like buy on get one free buffets. Whenever we go to Vegas or Atlantic City, we also buy one.

 

[simonsmom]

unless you are hikers, I would consider going to Sedona and staying the night after the grand canyon. It's so beautiful there.and not TOO much further

 

[My2Cinderellas]

My favorite breakfast is the buffet at Paris. Time it right late morning and pay breakfast prices and get breakfast the first go round and then lunch as they change over. I'm NOT a buffet person but this is a favorite.

For a great burger place, check out The Burger Bar between Mandalay and Luxor. It's a nice change of pace from fine dining.

For something different to do, check out the art museum at the Bellagio. the exhibit changes every few months and it takes about 90 minutes to see. It's a nice calm break and not overwhelming for non-art lovers.

 

[RC Fan]

Las Vegas was in the mid 60's at the end of January last year.
Depending where you are coming from thats plenty warm lol.

Unless you are a wimpy Canadian like me!

 

[fly girl]

My favorite show in Vegas would be "O" at Bellagio. I have seen Love and Mystere as well, both great, but "O" blew me away!


Look to see headliners performing the week you are there. You can see some great comedians, I saw Jay Leno once and he was hysterical.


And I haven't seen Celine yet, but I am going to next month. I can't wait to see her show. Other than the price of her tickets (ouch!) I haven't heard a bad word about it.


As for food. I am not a buffet person, but I did do the Buffet of Buffets once and I have to say you do get your monies worth. It is a 24 hour pass to many of the buffets on the strip. It does include some of the best too: Paris, Rio, and PH. You can always find coupons online for the buffet of buffets too!

Here is a link to the Buffet of Buffets 24 hour pass:

http://www.caesars.com/total/las-vegas/buffet-of-buffets/

If you like Korean food there is an AWESOME place inbetween PH and MGM tucked back behind a strip mall. It's called Ginseng. Delish!

For a real steal, try Ellis Island behind Bally's. They have a $6.99 steak special that includes salad, steak, baked potato, green beans, roll, and one of their microbrews (or house root beer) it is a bargain! It's not the finest steak you'll ever have, but it is pretty tasty. They also have a BBQ pit that I hear is fantastic, but I've never gone. Locals come to this place too, so it can get busy.

 

[Meriweather]

I will be there when you are. I get there afternoon the 27th and leave afternoon of 31st. I am there for a business conference. Would be nice to meet up again, if possible.

I always try to take in a Cirque show while there.

Well, shoot, Dan. We just miss you. We arrive Feb. 4! Someday............
We're going to see Cirque's Ka.
DH loves the Carnegie Deli at the Mirage..............

 

[PhotobearSam]

My favorite show in Vegas would be "O" at Bellagio. I have seen Love and Mystere as well, both great, but "O" blew me away!


Look to see headliners performing the week you are there. You can see some great comedians, I saw Jay Leno once and he was hysterical.


And I haven't seen Celine yet, but I am going to next month. I can't wait to see her show. Other than the price of her tickets (ouch!) I haven't heard a bad word about it.


As for food. I am not a buffet person, but I did do the Buffet of Buffets once and I have to say you do get your monies worth. It is a 24 hour pass to many of the buffets on the strip. It does include some of the best too: Paris, Rio, and PH. You can always find coupons online for the buffet of buffets too!

Here is a link to the Buffet of Buffets 24 hour pass:

http://www.caesars.com/total/las-vegas/buffet-of-buffets/

If you like Korean food there is an AWESOME place inbetween PH and MGM tucked back behind a strip mall. It's called Ginseng. Delish!

For a real steal, try Ellis Island behind Bally's. They have a $6.99 steak special that includes salad, steak, baked potato, green beans, roll, and one of their microbrews (or house root beer) it is a bargain! It's not the finest steak you'll ever have, but it is pretty tasty. They also have a BBQ pit that I hear is fantastic, but I've never gone. Locals come to this place too, so it can get busy.

Wow, never heard of that 24 buffet pass thing......crazy

 

[ILUVALASKA]

We were in Vegas in November and saw Cirque's new show-Zarkana. It plays at The Aria resort-amazing place to walk around. You have Aria and the Cosmopolitan next to each other. You can see la Reve at the Wynn-think Cirque with water and high diving. Amazing. Walk around the Wynn lobby-breathtaking flowers and pool area and shops! Next door is the Encore-also breathtaking inside. There is a free water show at the Wynn at their outdoor waterfall. It runs very 30 minutes and each show is different.We love the restaurants at the Wynn. For the discerning palate, try Joel Rubichon's signature restaurant at the MGM. Very pricey. YOu can also see KA at the MGM. My husband loves the Atomic Testing Museum in town-very interesting. We also love to visit American Restoration shop where they film the show, as well as the pawn shop where Pawn Stars is filmed.

 

[Kae]

Wow, never heard of that 24 buffet pass thing......crazy

We did it last year. If you sign up for a player card at a Total Reswards casino you get $5 of the pass. We did a late dinner the first night & then early Breakfast, lite lunch & another dinner in the 24 hours.
Kae

 

[Dan Murphy]

Well, shoot, Dan. We just miss you. We arrive Feb. 4! Someday............
We're going to see Cirque's Ka.
DH loves the Carnegie Deli at the Mirage..............

Darn!!!