This one is for the Vegas veterans. If a close friend of yours asked where they should go for an incredible experience outside of the strip or downtown what would you recommend?
It can be any business (hotel, restaurant, club, etc).
Obviously, everyone has their own taste and preferences, but if you had to narrow it down to a few things you’d recommend to most Vegas travelers, what would they be?
For me -
#1 Going up to the top of the Stratosphere. The views are incredible and at the restaurant up there the food is surprisingly good. I found eating while spinning around to be a great experience.
#2 Seeing the Bellagio fountains and conservatory. Importantly, these are some of the last remaining free activities in Vegas and absolutely beautiful. A must see!
#3 Walking down Fremont Street. It feels like classic Vegas to gamble in an old school casino like El Cortez or eat at an old school Vegas Steakhouse like Hugo’s or Binion’s. The people watching down there is second to none.
Bonus - Shopping at the Forum Shops. It’s a great mall with some of the best restaurants mixed in.
I’ll start with a few I see all the time -
#1 Over planning - If you come to Vegas with a packed itinerary, all it takes is one Vegas hangover to derail the entire thing. Odds are at least one person in your group will deal with this. I’d always recommend budgeting extra time in to relax and “wing it”.
#2 Staying off strip to save money - You might save a little $…. But you end up spending even more than you saved on Ubers or taxis to get where you’re going. Staying in the middle of the strip or downtown is best logistically. You can walk most of the places you want to go.
#3 Not stocking up at a convenience store on necessities like water - It’s crucial you get a room with a fridge and stock up on water, cereal bars, etc so you don’t get stuck paying massive prices at the hotel.
What are some other rookie mistakes that you see?