OT: Visiting Vegas - Non-gambling entertainment?

Hi I just wanted to post in hopes of getting some ideas, my husband and I are throwing around the idea of visiting Las Vegas but I have never been there and we don't gamble to I was wondering if I could get some ideas of what there is to do there - I find locals can give a better idea than doing personal research although I will be doing that too =) THANKS =)

There is much to do here beside gamble. You can tour Boulder Dam, see shows, visit Ethel M Chocolates, The Liberace Museum, Elvis Museum, Las Vegas Museum. Go downtown about 2 hours before it gets dark, eat in one of the fine casino restaurants then watch the Fremont Street Experience which goes on every hour (after dark) & has a different show each time. Walk Fremont street & visit 'old vegas', the street vendors & there is a guy who does paintings using spray paints & cardboard cut outs to create the most fantastic pieces of art. You will definitely want to check out 'the strip' in daytime & night time. Most of the hotels have street entertainment eg: Bellagio has dancing fountains, Mirage has a volcano etc. Check out all the hotels, they are gorgeous. The Flamingo Hilton still has its orginal front outside & in. There are bus trips you can take to Laughlin or Mesquite. Helicopter rides to the Grand Canyon. The list goes on. If you are here when my support group has a meeting scheduled, you are more than welcome to attend & meet some of the local wls patients. Check out our site: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/LasVegasWLSSupportGroup/?yguid=218931517 Have a great time!!! Yours in WLS Sheryl

Make sure you go to Treasure Island, they put on a great free,outdoor show. But be sure to get there a little early so you can see, it gets pretty croweded at times. Check their website for times. Also check out the lions at the MGM. Try to get there aroung feeding or exercise time so they'll be active. If you want a free dinner and show tickets (for 2) go down to the strip just outside the Tropicana and you can sign up to go to an hour long (no obligation) time share presentation and they'll give you your choice of free dinner/show packages. The Tropicana also has a free show called Airplay that plays several times daily. Another fun thing to do is to drive out to Red Rock Canyon and take a driving/walking tour. There's tons more, but that's all I can think of at the moment. I'll let you know if I think of anything else. Are you guys looking at any particular time frame for visiting? I ask because of seasonal-type events you may be interested in. Keep us posted on your plans! Billie*

Billie, Where is Red Rock Canyon? I will be in Vegas for 10 days. We are going to the Grand Canyon, is it on the way? Thanks, Tammy

Tammy, It is not on the way, but it is a few miles to the west of the strip, just past the Summerlin community. Check out this site for more info and directions. It also list a couple of other places that might be of interest to you. americansouthwest.net/nevada/red_rock_canyon/nca.html Billie*

P.S. If you like to shop, you can also get some GREAT deals at the outlet malls while you're in town!

Evette, I am going to Vegas in May for 10 days (this is my first time also) and I found a ton of info at vegas.com. There is definately alot to do in Vegas besides gambling. We are also going to the Grand Canyon for 2 nights and staying at the Bright Angel Lodge. While we are in Vegas we are staying at the Stratosphere, Tropicana and Caesar's where my husband has a 5 day convention. Best of Luck to you, Tammy

If you're into the club/nightlife scene make sure you go to PURE while you're staying at Caesars. It's the big celeberity spot right now. Never know who you might see! Hope you guys have a blast. Billie*