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Whose been to Vegas? What are some must do things when there?

Old 05-07-2012 | 04:51 AM
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How long are you going for? I usually go out there for 7-10 days at a time. I gamble for a couple, then go sight see for a couple, then come back and gamble before going home. Red Rock Canyon is great for hiking (or take the scenic tour in your car. Don't speed though it's patrolled like whoa!). Hoover Dam tour is great and hiking at the Grand Canyon is phenomenal.

It's also only about a 2 hour drive out to Death Valley too.

Someone here mentioned it, the rides on top of the Stratosphere are awesome. I bought the all you can ride pass for $40 and went nuts with a buddy for an evening. Great times.

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Old 05-07-2012 | 05:14 AM
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hit up some pool parties during the day.
Old 05-07-2012 | 06:32 AM
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Im actually going to LA and Vegas in 2 weeks and was looking into renting a sports or exotic car. I was thinking of renting a cool car to do the drive from LA to Vegas.

Originally Posted by drhess06259
rent an s2000 and go out to red rock canyon (15 min drive) there about 200 bucks a day but was great...
Do you remember where you rented from? Do you have a link or the company name?

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Thanks for the tips.
Think I will be doing an exotic car tour. $400 for 3 hours and get to drive 3 supercars including the 458 Italia. Can do their the red rock canyon tour or the Hoover dam tour with the cars.
Read the reviews on trip advisor, please say that you never really get to open up the cars on the highway. I think your restriced to the speed limit. I was looking into this and the exotic car experience at Las Vegas Speedway. http://www.exoticsracing.com/?gclid=...FYFo4Aod6BEV3Q
Old 05-07-2012 | 06:37 AM
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Yeah I was about to sign up for that but reading you definitely don't get to open them up at which really sucks. Would still be cool being in them but would be insanely frustrating not being able to go wot in them.
Old 05-07-2012 | 07:57 AM
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I went to the Grand Canyon/Hoover Dam/Joshua Tree tour while I was in Vegas. It was awesome. I also enjoyed walking around the streets with a drink in my hand haha
Old 05-07-2012 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by t3am 83rd
Im actually going to LA

PCH North until you hit Mulholland Dr, then, make a right and make your passenger sick. Stop at The Rock Store, pet the dog, he will try to steal your food, in my case, it was a cookie. Watch the exotics and motorcycles tear up the twisties, you might even see some longboarders bombing down the mountain.
Old 05-09-2012 | 07:06 AM
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Cool, any other suggestions?
Old 05-10-2012 | 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by t3am 83rd
Cool, any other suggestions?
Go to Santa Monica Beach, rent a bicycle from:

Sea Mist Rentals $8.99/day Tandems too. CA$H Only!!!!
(310) 395-7076
1619 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401


and ride bicycle up to Venice Beach (it's kinda like a Dead show everyday) on the designated bicycle path. Stop at the skatepark, muscle beach, and check out the canals of Venice. Stop and see Dr. Kush is you're so inclined.

Do this the morning before your Mulholland Dr. trip.

Been to lots of SoCal beach towns, if thats what you like, I got more suggestions.
Old 05-14-2012 | 01:21 PM
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I rented the s right on the strip, they also have street bikes if you have a motorcycle licence. http://www.lasvegas.net/Dream-Car-Rentals.htm there prices have come down a lot since I last went.
Old 05-14-2012 | 01:56 PM
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Got a great app called viva las Vegas baby. Really lists a ton of stuff with great reviews etc. been really help me plan the trip out.
Booked a couple shows so far and will be booking the heli tour of the grand canyon and Hoover dam shortly.

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