Las Vegas or Yellowstone?

[CindyKansas]

I like Las Vegas, but I LOVE Yellowstone. I worked at the Canyon Lodge, near Yellowstone Falls, and enjoyed every single minute I was there. So, if I was given the choice I would do Yellowstone. Nature at its best.

 

[cuterlt]

I say Yellowstone, but only because I haven't ever been there and have been to Vegas lots of times.
The Deep Space Nine is a great deal since it costs about $15pp to get into the star trek experience, and quarks bar is not cheap (and is a fun meal). The only downside is that the LV Hilton (which has Star Trek and Quarks) is at the end of the strip and not close to any other casinos. You can walk to a few places, but not much, particularly during the summer. You can take the trolley ($1.25?) and see the sites.
The lazy river is at Mandalay Bay - they also have a wave pool. It's close to Excalibur (and in the same hotel chain). You just take a tram (think monorail) to Mandalay from Excalibur. As someone said, you probably won't be able to see the pool without a room key. They do check at Mandalay.
The new resorts have better smoke filtering systems BUT if you sit anywhere near a smoker, you're in trouble!
If you have any other questions, feel free to PM me. We go 1-2 times a year.
Lisa

 

[KarenB]

Yellowstone all the way!!!

Here is a little story for you.....

1985....before he was my DH and we knew each other only a month, we decided to take off and go see the country for 3 months. In Yellowstone, he says "Someday we will bring our children here."

I say, "Yeah right" as I am laughing hysterically.

Guess what we did in July, 1999??? Took our kids to Yellowstone!!


Karen

 

[A kid at heart]

Definitely Vegas! Check on expedia, they are running lots of specials on hotels right now! There is also the Madame Tousads wax museum in the venetian, you can also take a Gondola ride there! There is so much to do and see in vegas, the mirage(where I stay) has the secret garden with the animals, and hten right before the walkway to ceasers there is a place where they have some of the white tigers, where they play in water and walk on the rocks. There is also the boat/pirate show in front of treasure island!that too is free! you can go up to the front desk of all the hotels and request a coupon book, and you will get many discounts for various things each place has to offer, plus you will get coupons for money off the buffets as well.

 

[yensid1071]

I just got back from Vegas last weekend and would love to go back (but I would also like to see Yellowstone one day). We stayed at Harrah's for $35/night for the two of us. Harrah's has a free shuttle to the Rio & you can pick up other shuttles and monorails in Bally's, MGM, the Bellagio, Monte Carlo, Excalibur and Mandalay Bay. If you stay at Harrah's, they should give you comp tix for 2 to see Mac King's Comedy Magic show (it's kid friendly) & for Ronn Lucas at Rio. The only downside is no matter what casino you go to, you'll notice the smell of cigar/cigarette smoke. It's stronger in some places but not others. Not good if you're very sensitive to it. Star Trek the Experience runs $25 per person, but it's for an entire day, so you can go back all you want. Each time thru will take around 20 minutes, but it's really cool. Good luck on which ever one you choose!! I'm sure you'll have a blast!!!

 

[judi]

I would go with Yellowstone. We've been there a few times, driving cross country and have fallen in love with the area. The gysers,animals and scenery are just awesome. Yellowstone without a doubt.

 

[Sonya]

You know how you love the mountains! Go to Yellowstone! The drive from SLC is long, but very beautiful. And in just 2 days you can see a LOT! You can do all of the Lower Basin, drive up to the Canyon and see both falls, and probably if you wanted to drive more you could see Mammoth. Or you could take a little hike near Old Faithful and see more geysers. It's beautiful, relaxing, and if you stay at Old Faithful Lodge, a little like Disney! And you get to drive by the Tetons and they are stunning.