I'm heading out to Vegas this weekend to do a little research for my latest novel. I'm looking forward to the trip, but it's going to be whirlwind of fly in, check out the areas I need to see, and fly back home. Not a lot of time for fun and excitement. Of course, it's hard not to at least get caught up a little in the bells, whistles and lights of Vegas even if you're just walking to dinner.
I'm already dreading the time difference (3 hours). That'll knock me on my butt for a few days when I get back home and the adrenaline wears off. Luckily, I still have a few lazy weeks of summer left to get caught up again. It'll all be worth it, I'm sure, and I'll try to take lots of pictures I can share with you all.
There are specific areas I need to check out while, I'm in Vegas, but I hate to fly all the way across the country and miss something great. I know lots of you have been there. What are your favorite things about Sin City? What should I check out if I have time?
Wendi Darlin
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I just went to Vegas a couple of weeks ago, for the second time. :)
I'd advise you to take the bus down to Fremont Street to see the old Las Vegas. Plus that's where all the cheap buffets and free drinks are. ;)
I'd also recommend walking down the Strip at night (watch out for the construction, ugh). The Bellagio water show is neat. Going up in the Eiffel Tower at night gives you an awesome view of the lights. Coyote Ugly (in New York, New York) is a ton of fun if you'd like to go to a bar.
I could go on, but I won't ramble too much. Feel free to email me if there's anything I can help you with before you go. And have fun!
Thanks, Cassandra! I just made a list. :) I was there a few years ago for my old day job. That trip I had tons of time for fun on the strip. This time, I'll be squeezing in a little bit. The Eiffel Tower sounds like a great idea. We have a Coyote Ugly here in Tampa, too. Definitely a fun bar.
Wendi Darlin
If you can, see the "Show in the Sky" at the Rio (plays every hour--stay until the end for Mardi Gras beads), the interior of Caesar's Palace (very pretty), and the "streets" and "Coney Island" inside New York, New York.
If you're looking for a good club, pretty much all of the ones along the strip are nice, but the view from the one in the Rio is supposedly very nice.
If you have time for one good show, IMHO Penn and Teller are the best entertainers in town.
Thanks, Lisa! I'll try to check out NY, NY. On my trips to the real NY, I've never been outside JFK and La Guardia. :)
Wendi Darlin
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