Vegas First-Timers
So you've never been to Vegas. What's kept you? Never mind - no use
wasting any
more time trying to explain. The important thing is that you're ready
for the
time of your life, and there's no better place to celebrate than here.
First up - people watching. It may sound mundane, but with the
cross-section of
visitors and celebrities who come to Vegas, it's usually primetime
entertainment. And there's no better spot to partake than Mon Ami Gabi at Paris Las Vegas, a French bistro
right on the Strip with the bonus of being directly across the street from the
famous Bellagio fountains. Another great spot
to grab a bite and observe your surroundings is PBR Rock Bar & Grill at Planet Hollywood, where you can scan
CityCenter, the Bellagio and the Strip all at once.
Cruising the Strip is required for any first-timer, by car or by foot, and since we're on
the Strip, now's a good time to start. As you cruise, check out the signs for
the Cirque du Soleil shows. There are seven permanent shows on the Strip,
including the heralded "O" at Bellagio and KÀ at
MGM Grand, and the people back
home will expect you to see at least one of them.
There's so much to do in Vegas besides gaming, but if this is your first time in town,
you almost have to play a little. Many hotels offer free lessons for novices - the
Golden Nugget among them.
Hungry yet? Las Vegas used to be famous for buffets. Nowadays, you can also enjoy the
culinary creations of any number of celebrity chefs; but as a first-timer, a
buffet is in order. The Buffet at the Bellagio will satisfy your
palate with international selections, while Cravings Buffet at the Mirage offers 11 live cooking stations. Also, don't miss one of
Las Vegas' premier dining destinations, and one of New York City's most
historic restaurants, the Old Homestead Steak House in Caesars Palace. But don't
eat too much! Part of any first trip to Vegas should include staying out all
night and eating breakfast before you head back to the room.
Looking for adventure? We've got you covered; whether you like thrills by air, land or sea.
Start with the SkyJump at the Stratosphere.
At 108 stories, it's
the longest controlled free fall of its kind. Soon, you'll be able to
experience Slotzilla - a spectacular high-flyin' attraction where you
get
hooked to a harness and zip line right over the crowds on Fremont Street and under the giant
video canopy. Not daring enough? How about swimming with the sharks at the Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay?
Speaking of the room, a first-timer should consider staying at Caesars Palace. Evel Knievel.
Muhammad Ali. Rain Man. This is the birthplace of many a Las Vegas legend. Who
knows? It could be the birthplace of yours.
Get Started
Venetian
3377 Las Vegas Blvd S STE 2001, Las Vegas, NV, 89109
Location: Strip
Type: Area Attractions, Museums And Exhibits, Family Friendly
(702) 862-7800
Get up close and personal with some of the world’s biggest celebrities at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas! With more than 100 celebrities, this world-famous wax attraction allows guests to immerse in interactive experiences with their favorite stars! Who do you want to meet? Open daily at 10am.
AT MID-DAY
Stratosphere Tower Thrill Rides
Stratosphere
2000 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV, 89104
Location: Strip
Type: Thrill Rides & Roller Coasters, Family Friendly
(702) 380-7777
All rides are at the top of the Stratosphere Tower, over 900 feet
high. The four extreme thrill rides are The SkyJump, the Big Shot, the X
Scream, and Insanity.
The X Scream, "is an eight seat ride that dramatically thrusts its open roller coaster car along a 69-foot ramp at 30 miles per hour until suddenly stopping 29 feet over the edge of the tower and 866 feet from the ground below. The panoramic view from the top and the temporary sensation of free fall add to the ride's exhilaration. Currently, the X Scream takes three separate plunges, but the frequency can be raised or lowered. In addition, the computer that operates the system can be programmed to operate 100 different patterns of falls, each producing varying degrees of intense sensations for riders."
Rock of Vegas Summer Concert Series at Fremont Street Experience headliner concerts:
May 19 (Sunday) – Theory of a Deadman
May 25 (Saturday) – Fuel and Lit
June 8 (Saturday) – Hinder
June 29 (Saturday) – Summerland Tour 2013 Alternative Guitars starring Everclear, Live, Filter and Sponge
July 4 (Thursday) – Three Days Grace
July 20 (Saturday) – Sister Hazel and Tonic
July 27 (Saturday) – Eve 6
Aug. 3 (Saturday) – The Presidents of the United States of America
Aug. 17 (Saturday) – Third Eye Blind Aug. 31 (Saturday) – Puddle of Mudd
The X Scream, "is an eight seat ride that dramatically thrusts its open roller coaster car along a 69-foot ramp at 30 miles per hour until suddenly stopping 29 feet over the edge of the tower and 866 feet from the ground below. The panoramic view from the top and the temporary sensation of free fall add to the ride's exhilaration. Currently, the X Scream takes three separate plunges, but the frequency can be raised or lowered. In addition, the computer that operates the system can be programmed to operate 100 different patterns of falls, each producing varying degrees of intense sensations for riders."
AT NIGHT TIME
Fremont Street Experience
425 Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV, 89101
Location: Downtown
Type: Area Attractions, Museums And Exhibits, Free Attraction, Family Friendly
(702) 678-5600
Located in Downtown Las Vegas, the Fremont Street Experience
offers free nightly shows featuring 12.5 million lights and 550,000
watts of amazing sound at VivaVision. Enjoy free concerts and special
events throughout the year. Times are 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, 11pm,
12am. Take a walk through the Neon Museum, which hosts some of the old hotel's neon signs, located at the east end of the Fremont Street Experience.
SUMMER 2013Rock of Vegas Summer Concert Series at Fremont Street Experience headliner concerts:
May 19 (Sunday) – Theory of a Deadman
May 25 (Saturday) – Fuel and Lit
June 8 (Saturday) – Hinder
June 29 (Saturday) – Summerland Tour 2013 Alternative Guitars starring Everclear, Live, Filter and Sponge
July 4 (Thursday) – Three Days Grace
July 20 (Saturday) – Sister Hazel and Tonic
July 27 (Saturday) – Eve 6
Aug. 3 (Saturday) – The Presidents of the United States of America
Aug. 17 (Saturday) – Third Eye Blind Aug. 31 (Saturday) – Puddle of Mudd
ANY TIME
Fountains Of Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV, 89109
Location: Strip
Type: Area Attractions, Free Attraction, Family Friendly
(702) 693-7111
More than a thousand fountains at the Bellagio dance to music ranging from Pavarotti to Sinatra. Free show times are:
Mon - Fri 3pm - 7pm every half hour; 7pm-12am every 15 minutes.
Sat - Sun 12pm - 7pm every half hour; 7pm - 12am every 15 minutes.
Schedule may vary and shows are subject to cancellation due to high winds.
Sat - Sun 12pm - 7pm every half hour; 7pm - 12am every 15 minutes.
Schedule may vary and shows are subject to cancellation due to high winds.
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