What else besides shows is there to do and see at Las Vegas when you are 18 at night?|105903

I will be going to Las Vegas with a couple of older friends. But i am 18 and will turn 19 by the time we go. So what else besides watching shows is there to do at night?

Obviously as the hour gets later, the number of things available for someone under 21 get fewer, but, there are still many things for you to do!

Rides are always a big hit. There are roller coasters at the New York, New York, Circus Circus, at the _speed_ roller coaster at the Nascar Cafe at the Sahara. The top of the Stratosphere has a number of really cool rides if it_s not too windy. Big Shot is one of the coolest things I have ever ridden!

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Speaking of Nascar... that cafe at the Sahara is pretty darn cool. The cyber speedway would be a heck a lot of fun if you had some friends that were into it!

http://www.nascarcafelasvegas.com/


If cars are your thing, there is an incredible collection of them located at the Imperial Palace...

http://www.autocollections.com/


Do you like Star Trek? (Most people don_t), but if you fall into the catagory of sci-fi fan who does, the Las Vegas Hilton is an easy place to burn a few hours with Star Trek Experience...

http://www.lvhilton.com/entertainment/st��


There are ton_s of arcades and gamerooms too. Gameworks is a personal fav...

http://www.vegas.com/lounge/arcades.html


All of these exhibits and shows can _add up_, so if money is a big factor, then maybe _free_ stuff to see would be better. Even though you can blow through cash pretty easily in Vegas, they are also the king of free things to see. From the Fountains at the Bellagio to the Freemont Street Experience... take your pick. Here is a pretty comprehensive list. Not everying is appopriate for under 21 and not everything is at night, but there is alot to choose from...

http://www.vegas4locals.com/free.html


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And, of course, FOOD! As you travel the city looking at things, keep your eyes peeled for low priced Buffets and Meal Deals. Prime Rib dinners are a personal favorite of mine! The buffet at Harrah_s is well worth it too. Just be prepared to stand in line a bit for that one.

http://www.vegasbuffets.com/


Walking from place to place will burn lots of time and can be tiring, but walking will give you the chance to see things you probably never thought of, nor have I mentioned here. Just stay in well lighted public areas on the main strip. A block or two the wrong direction and Vegas can get dark and scary in a hurry, especially late at night.

Walking not your thing? Busses run all night and are pretty reasonable. The Vegas Monorail is also a good way to make it from one end of the strip to the other and it_s kind of fun to ride. All day and extened passes are available. Just don_t try to cheat the system by handing passes to a friend, the system is too smart for that and you_ll get caught!

http://www.lvmonorail.com/


If you have money to burn, then the the sky_s the limit, quite literally...75$ will get you the flight of your life...

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Want to cruise the stip in a Limo?...

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So, okay, if I haven_t bored you to death, hopefully I have given you a few ideas! Vegas is a cool town. I_ve been there many times, for many reasons. I was even married in Vegas. But at 19, I_d avoid that one!

Cheers

You_re welcome. Thanks for picking my answer!

New York, New York has a huge arcade and a really fun roller coaster. But my favorite thing has been just to walk up and down the strip people watching or seeing the huge light show on Freemont Street. And in the basement of Binions, in the coffee shop, at least a year ago, they offered a $5,99 steak dinner.

You can blow most of an evening at one of the big buffets if you have good company. In front of Treasure Island, a couple times per evening there is a big free show. Just staring at the overwhelming in Caesar_s Palace is a great think to look at and the canals in the Venetian. And at a big hotel_s swimming pool, the babe watching on a hot evening can be a wonder to behold.

if you drink, get them to get some alcohol and drink it in the room.
walk around the strip drunk and see where that takes you! haha

if you are a risk taker, play some slots. when i went, they never carded! a security guard even stood right behind me watching me play video blackjack.. and didn_t ask anything!

but that_s just me, i had a great time going with my older friends.

although being 21 could help so much more because of the clubs and not having to worry about being carded

You can see a movie, go to Adventure Dome Circus Circus (indoor amusement park), Shark Reef, ride the three rides 101 stories on top of Stratosphere, ride Scream rollercoaster at NYNY, enjoy a buffet, or leave the Strip and go to Orleans or South Point for movie and bowling. The major portions of the entertainment are for people 21 plus. Sorry

These three venue offer SOME shows for 18 _ older.
The Joint (Inside the Hard Rock Hotel Casino)
House of Blues (Inside Mandalay Bay)
Jillians (Downtown)
[ Kind of a gaming place like Dave _ Buster_s]

You are allowed to watch these adult shows:
Cirque_s Zumanity (over 18)
Chippendales, The Show (Rio All-Suite) (over 18)
- You just can_t drink afterwards.

My kids grew up in Vegas so I know a little. They liked to go bowling and play pool. There a few pool halls in Vegas and more bowling alleys. For instance at the Rio, they have Lucky Strike Lanes. Other hotels have them too.

You can to Malibu Grand Prix. It_s off the 95 freeway and Lake Mead. There_s an arcade there too.

Honestly, I know this is not what you want to hear, but you should def wait until you are 21 to go. All your friends are older? They are going to be able to party and you wont. The experience is awesome, but only if you are of age...I would wait?

Other than shows there_s a few underage clubs. It_s kind of lame but Circus Circus has a midway with carnival games.

I always have fun sneaking into places. At Mandalay Bay try getting into Mix Night Club. Or at Ceasers its easy to get into their club from outside. lol im only 17

My favorite thing to do is stand in front of the Belagio (or any other hotel/casino) and just watch all the drunk people walk/limp around. haha

strip club.

well see if u want to have fun give a hotel party

What is the best hotel in Las Vegas during spring break?|196354

I am searching for hotels and my daughter has a late spring break. I was wondering for opinions and ideas of good hotels. Make sure the hotel you mention has at least a casino and pool!

I have nothing but good things to say about The Flamingo. It is by far my favorite hotel on Las Vegas for Overall Value. Anyway here_s a review I wrote about it on Yelp.com

I_ll start off with the bad first: we came in early around noon, and were told to come back around 3 pm to get our keys. We came back at 3 pm, they said come back at 4 pm cus the room wasn_t ready. That_s okay cus technically check-in time is 4 pm. Came back at 4 pm and was told the room wouldn_t be ready for 30-45 minutes....we asked for a manager. Our room was ready in 10 minutes, and he gave us a $30 coupon to use at the bar or gift shop. So that_s decently fair.

Anyway Flamingo_s location is quite possibly the best on the strip. Right smack dab in the middle, what more could you ask for? The distance from room to elevator to the strip was real short unlike so many other casinos where it_s an absolute chore to get from your room to the strip or vice versa. And I like how when you walk out of the casino..you_re right on the sidewalk...there_s no long *** escalator/path you have to take to get to the sidewalk. I mean wow.

We also liked the rooms considering we got the upgrade Go! Rooms that are newly remodeled, and look nothing like the outside of the casino (which is starting to show it_s age pretty badly). The beds were big, clean, and comfy. Huge *** 42_ LCD TV, a TV in the bathroom mirror, a separate shower and tub. The shower also had some body jets which was nice. No problems with the water temp. or pressure. I_m used to staying in standard rooms or Vegas or even sh*t holes like Tropicana...this was anything but that.

Service: I didn_t like how they couldn_t guarantee my dry cleaning would get to me in the 6-8 pm slot that it said on the bag, but it did arrive on time. The cleaning ladies did a decent job, and didn_t steal anything so that_s also good. And when we called for our bags, extra glasses, and hangers..they were quickly brought up (very quickly)..that_s good.

Casino: The theme is losing it_s touch, but it_s still decently nice inside. It_s not Bellagio, it_s not O_Sheas either. Drinks take a little while to get to you, but I think I was up a couple hundred in this casino, and my buddy won $2,000 w/the lucky lady jackpot on the blackjack table...plus they had $5 and $10 tables during busy times..that works for me.

Pool: Really nice, I came a little late so no staff or bar was to be found...but I_m sure in the hotter days it_d be excellent.

View: my two rooms had amazing views. One had a good view of the pool, and the other had amazing view of the Bellagio fountains.

Price: I originally booked the Go! rooms directly through Flamingo for $590 each plus tax for Friday _ sat night. Then I cancelled and rebooked them for $610...why you may ask. Because I found a cheaper rate of $540 on Orbitz. Due to their Best Rate Guarantee..they not only matched the cheaper rate, but they dropped it 25%. Our rooms now were a little under $400 for the weekend per room. Sounds like a great deal to me.

Overall: Other a few slight quirks here and there. I can_t give Flamingo any less than 5 stars. I_m sure it_d be different if we paid more and/or were stuck with a standard room. But considering of our group we paid $100 each for the room here, compared to the $70 each at Tropicana or $90 each for Bally_s. I definitely will say Flamingo was well-worth the little extra money for the room quality and strip location. I_d highly recommend Flamingo_s Go! Rooms to anyone who wants a great value on the strip.

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p.s. Other suggestions: Ballys for the same price range. also affordable, great locaiton, clean. Stay away from Tropicana it_s garbage.

anyway great websites:
www.yelp.com - real reviews by real people
www.cheapovegas.com - critics reviews but gives reviews on the casinos, their service, clientele, rooms, pool, etc.

You can search and choose hotel information, rates and availability for free in over 200 countries world wide at my profile.

Las Vegas is not a big Spring Break town, in my experience.....

Check out the Circus Circus has a few nightclubs in it and centrally located. Also the MGM Grand is nice, good location and has some clubs in it.

the mirage or circus circus

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the palms, hands down. it_s directed towards the younger crowd. the decor, music they play in the casino, their pool, the new sunset tan, and playboy tower says it all.

We are considering a move to Boulder from a classic NEngland town nr NYC. What suburbs would be suitable?|106572

Good schools and established, older neighborhoods are key! Also interested in the possibility of private schools as well for our now 2nd _ 4th grd boys. Thanks for the help!

That pretty well describes Boulder. The nearby town have established older neighborhoods but they were farming communities, and the houses tend toward small and quaint. Towns like Louisville, Lafayette, Superior and Niwot have large new houses and small old houses.

Boulder has a wide variety of private schools available as well.

http://www.bacis.org/

Where is a good beach vacation spot for teens?|182891

My friends and I want to take our Senior trip together to the beach. We live in Tennessee, and we don_t want to have to travel far. We were thinking maybe Florida. We want to go somewhere that isn_t overly crowded, but still has a lot of things for teens to do. Any suggestions?

I live in Florida - South Beach is nice but very expensive. But there a lot of good deals on hotels because of the economy. Food and bars are expensive.

Virgina Beach area is really nice

I am considering moving to Denver From Tennessee what is Denver Like?|195873

I am looking for someone who is from Denver. I am planning to move out there because my husband_s family is in Denver. Currently we have no family near us in Nashville. What are the pros and cons of Denver? What are some good neighborhoods to live in?

Denver_s awesome. I hope someday I_ll find myself back there. Good neighborhoods include, but are not limited to: Cherry Creek, Englewood, Lakewood, Littleton, Highlands Ranch. There are a lot of great neighborhoods, actually. The weather is great out there. You get all 4 seasons, unlike the south where it_s just hot, hot, and hotter. What_s cool about Denver weather is that a lot of time when it snows, it_s sunny and beautiful the next day (every now and then you do get blizzards, though). There_s a lot of great shopping, lots of great music venues, and a lot of great bars (someone told me that Denver has more bars per capita than any other city in the U.S.) The people are very friendly there, and you_re close to the mountains. The only bad thing about Denver are the Bronco fans (not the Broncos, just the fans).

Metro Denver is a nice city, Very clean, traffic is horrible for a smaller city however _ it is expensive to live here. I moved here last year(2008) from northern New Jersey(metro NYC area). It has almost anything a person could ask for. Only problem is the economy now. Unemployment is high!

Like Karen said.move here and don_t look back. Moved here 16 years ago from NJ. to Castle Rock about 30min. south of Denver. Would never move back to Jersey or anywhere else. Love it here. Check out
http://www.townofcastlerock.org

Voted one of the top 10 family friendly towns by Better Homes and Gardens and Family Circle Magazines

i just moved away from Denver and miss it terribly. please see my answer in your other question and i explain Denver to you in it. Its a great town, especially if you have a family it feels very safe

I moved here from NY 20 years ago and never looked back, you will like the dry air and more days of sunshine than Florida, mild winters albeit we did have our fair share of blizzards last winter.. not the norm, concerts, broadway shows major sports teams great shopping and friendly folks.... Lowry and Stapleton are great newer areas to live in, close to the mountains...cons, winters can get cold at times and being from NY i still refer to it as a cowtown.

What rides are the best in Disney World and what park are they in?|121761

I_m going there in the last 2 weeks of august and i want to know if the best rides are also open.

MAGIC KINGDOM
Space Mountain - closed until Nov 21, 2009
Tomorrowland Transit Authority - closed until Aug 24, 2009

EPCOT
Living with the Land - closed until Nov 1, 2009

*~*~*~*

My favorites are:
Magic Kingdom - Pirates of the Caribbean, Splash Mountain, Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain and Monster_s Inc, Laugh Floor

Epcot - Spaceship Earth, Test Track, Mission:Space, Turtle Talk with Crush

Hollywood Studios - Tower of Terror, Rock_n Rollercoaster, Lights! Motors! Action! Extreme Stunt Show

Animal Kingdom - It_s Tough to be a Bug, Dinosaur, Expedition Everest

*~*~*~*

Don_t miss the fireworks at Epcot and the Magic Kingdom, they are both worth it. I prefer Epcot_s over Magic Kingdom_s, but love them both.

personally my favorite rides/attractions are:
magic kingdom:
-space mountain (closed until nov 21st for refurbishment)
-tomorrowland transit authority (closed until aug 24th due to the SM refurb)
-carousel of progress
-splash mountain
-thunder mountain
-its a small world
-haunted mansion
-pirates of the caribbean
-jungle cruise
-enchanted tiki room
-snow white_s scary adventure
-meet and greet with all the characters
epcot:
-test track
-journey into imagination with figment
-soarin
-spaceship earth
-norway boat ride
-mexico boat ride
-fireworks display _illuminations reflections of earth_
hollywood studios:
-twilight zone tower of terror
-rock n roller coaster starring aerosmith
-beauty and the beast live stage show
-muppet vision 3d
-sounds dangerous with drew carey
-backlot tour
-the great movie ride
animal kingdom:
-dinosaur
-kali river rapids

I loved the Tower of Terror at the Hollywood Studio park.And the Rock _n_ Roller Coaster is AMAZING!! It_s also in HS.

Check out the new Toy Story ride in Hollywood Studios. It_s not a thrill ride, but it_s really fun!