Written
by Tiffany Milligan – A Vegas Local
DO
NOT over plan what to do in Las Vegas if
you only have 24 hours. Just.don’t.do.it. You’ve been warned! There is so much
to experience… the old adage “different strokes for different folks” holds
true in Sin City. You’ll stumble onto things that “trip your trigger” and “tickle
your fancy” – ok, I’m done with cliché sayings ;) I WILL tell you not to
venture too far off the Strip because, well, “who’s got time for that”? (OK, so
I guess I wasn’t done with cliché sayings after all!) If you’re a stickler for
a timeline, here’s EXACTLY how to spend 24 hours in Las Vegas.
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Pick
a BUFFET to start the day. You’ll
need to fuel up because there’s a whole lotta physical activity about to be
had! Buffets are “what to do in Las Vegas”,
the gold standard if you will. In fact, I’m not sure how we’ve avoided the
nickname “Buffet City”! Every hotel has a decent buffet so don’t get too picky.
You’ll
spend most of your time walking so make sure you have on some comfy clothes,
sunglasses, camera, and most importantly, good shoes – no Jimmy Choo’s for this
activity! Pick an end of the Strip and START YOUR WALKING! WALK through ALL the major hotels because each one has a different
ambiance and many are even themed. They spend “an arm and a leg” on décor and
design, and the scale is so immense that you’ll ogle over the details.
You’re
in Vegas so you have to GAMBLE. Even
if you’ve never sat at a table before, when you’re asked “what to do in Las Vegas”, it’s a MUST! The
dealers are friendly and helpful for the most part so don’t feel intimidated –
they’re merely there to take your money ;) Tip: if you’re new to gambling try
Blackjack or Craps and avoid Poker. Why? Because Poker is more of nonsocial
game.
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A
must do are the BOTANICAL GARDENS AT
BELLAGIO; they boast a phenomenal colorful display of flowers, bridges, and
seasonal objects. Over 120 employees create whimsical scenes in this glass
enclosure, which takes up over 13,000 square feet of the Bellagio, just past
its main lobby. Check out the floral arrangements in the lobby as you head to
the gardens…they’re fit for a palace!
Trying
to decide what to do in Las Vegas next?
You’re at the Bellagio already so wait around and cool off with the mist pouring
off the BELLAGIO FOUNTAINS. This
spectacular show is free and gorgeous! The water dances and plays to music in a
gravity defying show. Colored lights add to the beauty of the twirling waters.
Head
over for a GONDOLA RIDE AT VENETIAN and
then walk through the Canal Shops. When you have a chance to get out of the
Vegas weather, you take it! You’ll enjoy the painted ceilings and the
cobblestone walks.
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It’s
nearing dinnertime and while the buffet has gotten you through the WHOLE DAY,
you need to eat again! THE EIFFLE TOWER Restaurant at Paris
Hotel Casino is a classy French restaurant, 100 feet above the Strip. You’ll
enjoy the food AND the spectacular view while the sun is setting. This also
gives your “barking dogs” a chance to rest.
Wondering
what to do in Las Vegas at night? Visit
the VOLCANO AT MIRAGE, sometime
between 7pm and 11pm on the hour, any night of the week! The pyrotechnics of
the volcano with its explosions and shooting balls of fire will make you wonder
if you’re at the site of a real volcano ;) Ok, not even close but it’s still
pretty neat!
FREMONT STREET
EXPERIENCE
is the only exception I’ll let you make to staying on the Strip – you have to
veer off just a bit to get there. It gives a person a taste of what Vegas was
all about decades ago, with a sprinkle of 21st century flair! Fremont Street
itself is a walking street covered by a 90 foot high canopy. Different themed
(from 70’s to aliens) light shows fill the canopy like nothing you’ve ever seen
before.
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End
your night by walking through the casinos on Freemont Street, aka GLITTER GULCH. From The Golden Nugget
to Binions you’ll experience a whole different Las Vegas! Cheaper minimums on
table might draw you in OR you might just like to reflect on the more
historical décor.
Vegas Daze can offer up more options or
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