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OT - Going to Vegas

I know there are people on here that are much more familiar with Vegas than I am (Fooch, etc), so help me out. I'm going to Vegas next week and I need some insider info. I'm staying at the Monte Carlo. Here are my questions:

-Any good places around the strip to get cheap eats?
-Where can I find cheap tables (e.g. $5 blackjack)
-Any can't miss shows?
-If we're tired of casinos and the pool, what else is there to do during the day, during the night?
-What's the best strip club? Oh forget it I'm going with my gf.
-Other helpful info.

Thanks!

almost 3 years ago wjackalope 29 comments 0 recs |

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Vegas stuff

I’ll email you some more detailed info, but for now:

$5 tables: Monte Carlo has some, but Friday night and Saturday they often get bumped up. The only casinos that almost assuredly have no $5 tables would be places like Bellagio.

If you want reeeeeaaaally cheap, head down to Fremont Street. The California Hotel and Casino has $1 craps (or used to a few years ago) and 99 cent shrimp cocktails.

Some friends of mine saw Danny Gans (at Encore) and said it was great. Blue Man Group is also a great show.

Aside from gambling and the pools, you could always roll down to Hoover Dam. I’ll try and come up with some other stuff.

by David Fucillo on Apr 2, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions

Bellagio has $5 tables

or at least they did 2 years ago

You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl

by Viliphied on Apr 2, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions

fatburger

u gotta go there

by J2daZ on Apr 2, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions

being a vegetarian

I’m not so sure

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Apr 2, 2009 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions

LOL

MURS for President!!!!!!!

by jtoj on Apr 2, 2009 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey me too!

what dates?

There’s a ton of stuff to do there, especially at night. The clubs are pretty much all open ’till 4AM or later.

I really enjoyed the Penn and Teller show when I was there. I heard that the Cirque Beatles show was really good, but they’re off next week.

During the day there’s the roller coasters, shops, etc. right on the strip

You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl

by Viliphied on Apr 2, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions

too bad about Cirque

we were thinking about seeing that show. In fact, my gf has seen it before but was thinking of going again… I’ll be there the 8th-12th

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Apr 2, 2009 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions

no shit

me too.

the 8th is my sister’s 21st birthday

You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl

by Viliphied on Apr 2, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions

good place to celebrate

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Apr 2, 2009 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions

to clarify

I’ve been to Vegas before but only for one night, so I know the basics

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Apr 2, 2009 3:36 PM PDT reply actions

one more question I forgot

is there a way to get discount tickets to any of the shows? Cirque or Spamalot?

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Apr 2, 2009 3:37 PM PDT reply actions

Prostitution: not actually legal in Vegas.

All those flyers? Those are for no-sex girls. Don’t be fooled.

You’ll have to get outside of the city limits.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Apr 2, 2009 5:52 PM PDT reply actions

sounds like a man

speaking from experience

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Apr 2, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions

that is after all

how they scored. with prostitutes. did they get dinked by the Kool Aid man too?

by Andrew Davidson on Apr 2, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions

OH YEA!!!

by David Fucillo on Apr 2, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

lol Kool-Aid man

twice in the same week!!

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Apr 2, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Kool-Aid guy

When it’s appropriate, I unleash the Kool Aid guy. It’s actually the background on my computer.

by David Fucillo on Apr 2, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions

on that note

I believe this is worth a watch.

by Andrew Davidson on Apr 2, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Family Guy

I watched that the first time it aired several years ago and that’s when I got back on my Kool-Aid guy kick. It’s classic.

by David Fucillo on Apr 2, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions

haha yes

I knew it wasn’t gonna be long before that popped up

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Apr 2, 2009 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions

love it

It makes me laugh every time.

Throwback unis? Yes. Throwback afros? YES!

by grantmp on Apr 3, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions

hilarious

Thing A

by sam23 on Apr 2, 2009 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Jimmy Buffet's MargaritaVille

Its near the Flamingo on the strip (I think ride beside). Best burger you’ll get in Vegas, in my opinion.

Ellis Island BBQ Ribs are fantastic and very cheap. If you’re going to that end of the strip, its worth it.

For the record: I *heart Vegas.

by Andrew Davidson on Apr 2, 2009 8:23 PM PDT reply actions

ride means right

its not a ride, for the record.

by Andrew Davidson on Apr 2, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Guess you missed the whole “vegetarian” thing upthread, hunh

You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl

by Viliphied on Apr 2, 2009 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions

But I, as a wholesome meat eater, will consider your advice.

You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl

by Viliphied on Apr 2, 2009 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions

yeah, I did

oops!

but hey, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Even for Vegetarians!

by Andrew Davidson on Apr 3, 2009 7:15 AM PDT up reply actions

+1

by 5-0 on Apr 3, 2009 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Went to Vegas MLK weekend...

and that town’s definitely hurtin…you can blame it on the economy (or maybe thank it), but during the day we found $5 blackjack tables at higher-end hotels like MGM Grand and played $5 craps at Mandalay Bay. I doubt that the top-tier casinos (Bellagio, Venetian, Wynn) have $5 tables but I wouldnt be surprised if a lot of the nicer hotels have a couple. Also, its a lot easier to get a cab these days, since they overexpanded way too quickly and now theres an influx of cabs waiting at every hotel.

For food, because of the recession a lot of the restaurants have 3 course fixed price menus that may not be dirt cheap but still are a good value. If you wanna try out a 4 star restaurant thats owned by a celebrity chef, now’s the time to do it…no Vegas trip is complete without one good meal (to make up for the 4am drunken diner breakfasts).

by VD cant be Contained on Apr 6, 2009 9:52 AM PDT reply actions