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re: Las Vegas trip review (first timer)

Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:17 am to
Posted by LSUweights
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2014
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Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:17 am to
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Ditto. I was there over Christmas and stayed on the 13th floor.


Did you win?
Posted by LSUweights
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2014
3544 posts
Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:19 am to
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How have you gone your whole life without having a slurpee?


Yes, this was my first, but I'm only 33 years old
We stopped at a Race Trac when we got back to BR.
I looked at the ICEE machine and thought, "You've been topped"
This post was edited on 3/21/17 at 9:20 am
Posted by LasVegasTiger
Idaho
Member since Apr 2008
8063 posts
Posted on 3/21/17 at 3:37 pm to
Nice pictures. Next time you go I can point you in the direction of some better resturant that are similarly priced as the ones you went to.
Posted by LSUweights
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2014
3544 posts
Posted on 3/21/17 at 3:48 pm to
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Next time you go I can point you in the direction of some better resturant that are similarly priced as the ones you went to.


That would be very much appreciated
Posted by GOAT4LSU
Northshore
Member since Dec 2003
1182 posts
Posted on 3/24/17 at 2:58 pm to
Great review...

To anyone, planning a trip in July for the wife and I's 10th wedding anniversary.

Planning to stay at Aria. Good choice?

Looking for a show one of the nights... Recommendations?

Looking to eat at Burger Bar and Javy's. Looking for one nice meal and other suggestions.

We haven't been in 12 years so it's been awhile.

Looking for any other suggestions as well.

TIA
Posted by BayouBengal83
Margaritaville
Member since Jun 2005
623 posts
Posted on 3/24/17 at 3:12 pm to
I'm going in April, has anyone been to Gordon Ramsay's Steakhouse. Worth a visit or overhyped/priced?
Posted by Crow Pie
Neuro ICU - Tulane Med Center
Member since Feb 2010
25311 posts
Posted on 3/24/17 at 4:33 pm to
Looking at your pics its amazing how many of those hotels I've been too... Viva Las Vegas!!
This post was edited on 3/24/17 at 4:34 pm
Posted by LasVegasTiger
Idaho
Member since Apr 2008
8063 posts
Posted on 3/24/17 at 5:27 pm to
quote:

To anyone, planning a trip in July for the wife and I's 10th wedding anniversary.

Planning to stay at Aria. Good choice?

Looking for a show one of the nights... Recommendations?

Looking to eat at Burger Bar and Javy's. Looking for one nice meal and other suggestions.

We haven't been in 12 years so it's been awhile.

Looking for any other suggestions as well.

TIA


Aria is great place. You can't go wrong with it. Good location pretty central to the strip.

Shows: my two favorite now in town are still O and Absinthe.

I liked Burger Bar, but I love burgers. Haven't been to Javy's. Golden Steer is a great steakhouse right off Sahara. It's old school and has that Vegas mob feel. Cool setting. Circus Circus steakhouse is legit too. Casino sucks but steakhouse is good.

The Linq Promenade setup now is pretty cool. Shops, bars and dining. If you are looking for cheap gambling/drinks on the strip go to Casino Royale. It's a dive, but fun for gambling and don't have to break the bank.

Posted by 632627
LA
Member since Dec 2011
12746 posts
Posted on 3/25/17 at 2:41 pm to
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I'm going in April, has anyone been to Gordon Ramsay's Steakhouse. Worth a visit or overhyped/priced?


Really good. The sticky toffee pudding was amazing.
Posted by lsunurse
Member since Dec 2005
128971 posts
Posted on 3/25/17 at 7:16 pm to
Ate at Javier's last night. We all really liked it. Great atmosphere and the margaritas were awesome.
This post was edited on 3/25/17 at 7:18 pm
Posted by jmarto1
Houma, LA/ Las Vegas, NV
Member since Mar 2008
33921 posts
Posted on 3/25/17 at 9:09 pm to
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Ate at Javier's last night. We all really liked it. Great atmosphere and the margaritas were awesome.



Flying out tomorrow morning. I'll have to try this place out. If anyone is in town lets grab a drink. My only real plans are to hike Red Rock and maybe Valley of Fire.
Posted by lsunurse
Member since Dec 2005
128971 posts
Posted on 3/25/17 at 9:45 pm to
We drove up to Red Rock today. Just to drive the scenic road and stop and take pictures, etc....no hiking.

I gotta say....I was expecting more. I mean, it's gorgeous and all....but I thought the Red Rock park would be bigger. Our friends that live here said Valley of Fire was much more impressive.

This post was edited on 3/25/17 at 9:52 pm
Posted by jmarto1
Houma, LA/ Las Vegas, NV
Member since Mar 2008
33921 posts
Posted on 3/25/17 at 9:47 pm to
Yes, it is. The petroglyphs always made my day as a kid.
Posted by GOAT4LSU
Northshore
Member since Dec 2003
1182 posts
Posted on 3/25/17 at 10:45 pm to
Thanks!

This will help as I plan.
Posted by lsunurse
Member since Dec 2005
128971 posts
Posted on 3/26/17 at 2:03 am to
Just got back from seeing LOVE at The Mirage......it was sooooo good. Highly recommend it.
Posted by LSUweights
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2014
3544 posts
Posted on 3/27/17 at 8:11 am to
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Just got back from seeing LOVE at The Mirage......it was sooooo good. Highly recommend it.


Thanks for the review
I will check that one out next time

We ran into some people on the Mandalay Bay to Luxor tram that said The Valley of Fire is a must next time we go
My next trip there is already getting full with things to do

Thanks to all
Posted by LSUweights
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2014
3544 posts
Posted on 3/27/17 at 8:18 am to
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Planning to stay at Aria. Good choice?


I agree with LasVegasTiger
It was a nice place and very central to the strip
I plan on booking a hotel around that area next time.
My wife says Planet Hollywood

quote:

planning a trip in July for the wife and I's 10th wedding anniversary.


I hope it's not too hot then
We were there 3 weeks ago
Our last 2 days there, it got up to 86 degrees and that was pretty hot for all that walking we did.
I got a good tan
Hope you guys have a blast

quote:

Looking for any other suggestions as well.


According to everyone on here, don't take my advice on food places
Posted by lsunurse
Member since Dec 2005
128971 posts
Posted on 3/27/17 at 8:34 am to
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it got up to 86 degrees

quote:

that was pretty hot



Don't go anytime in the summer then.

When you live in the desert....86 is a temp you are happy about.
Posted by LSUweights
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2014
3544 posts
Posted on 3/27/17 at 8:48 am to
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When you live in the desert....86 is a temp you are happy about.


That's what I was told
My wife thought 86 was perfect
Granted I think 86 in Vegas is much better than 86 in Louisiana....the humidity is the killer
I thought our first 2 days were the best
First day was a high of 58
Second day was a high of 65
Posted by Dam Guide
Member since Sep 2005
15503 posts
Posted on 3/27/17 at 9:18 am to
Awesome review, lots of good info.

quote:

Looking at the Grand Canyon really hits you with that, "God is Amazing" feeling.


I like the Park sites a lot better than this tourist trap. The Indian tribe got dat money.

It's a lot closer to go there than the actual North and South Rim spots traditionally associated with the Grand Canyon.
This post was edited on 3/27/17 at 9:23 am
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