What are the best things to do in Las Vegas on a Budget?|155036

My in-laws are from Romania and have never been to Las Vegas. They do not gamble but still want to see the city.Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do besides gamble in the city that never sleeps?

You should be able to pick something out of interest from these sites.

http://www.vegas.com/attractions


http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/activitie��


http://www.cheapovegas.com


Best of the free spectacles
Fountains of Bellagio
Fremont Street Experience
Masquerade Show in the Sky - Rio
Volcano/White Tigers - Mirage
Aquarium - Silverton _Thursday through Sunday is best, Mermaids from 2-7pm_ Manta Ray feedings every day at 1:30 4:30 _ 7:30pm.

Shopping
Forum Shops at Caesars Palace

For a view
Top of the Stratosphere Tower
Top of the Eiffel Tower

Best day trips
Grand Canyon - Long day
Mt. Charleston - Toiyabe Nationl Forest - short trip

Show
Mystere or _Ka_ - Ticketmaster has a special - $50 __Summer of CIrque_

~Jack~
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screw. play chess.

Just one word...BUFFET!

You can visit Hoover Dam; Lake Mead; Red Rock Canyon; The Liberace Museum; Madame Toussand_s Wax Museum; take in an inexpensive show or two; eat, eat, and eat!

the las vegas strip is gorgeous at night. the casinos are not all about gambling. they have boat rides inside a casino called the venetian. very romantic. and they have very good restaurants. and there_s a lot of attractions like downtown las vegas in the fremont experience. at night there, there is a dome show thats so cool. and how about fishing at lake mead. they have boats for rent. and there_s a mall right off the strip called the fashion show mall. very good attraction. and the magic show at monte carlo hotel and casino is very good. the comedy the producers at the paris is a good way to get a laugh.

Definately go downtown, they have GREAT food for cheap. Binions has a restaurant in the back of the casino downstairs.

Food food and more food. They have tons of cheap buffets with some good food. Also there are lots of little interesting museums and free shows to visit. Like Ripley_s Believe it or not and the Magic shows at many of the casinos.

See the Beliago waters, the Treasure Island Show, see the Mirage Volcano(all free). Walk around the Cesears Mall, and the Planet Hollywood (formally Aladdin) Miracle Mile of shops. There is a couple of short shows with animatronics in Cesears. Go see the Tigers in the Mirage .(all free). My last trip out there I spent $25 to go see the Wax Museum in the Ventitan Hotel which was so cool! You get to go up to the wax celebrities and touch them and take pictures with them.

stay at the motel6 just off of the strip, eat at McD_s or one of the many bargain places advertised, and get a players club card from every casino possible. The players club cards have many freebies for you. and some even will give you cash when you enroll.

What are some activities to do in Orlando FLorida?|150707

I am going to orlando florida from march 19 to march 24. We are flying from chicago. What are some good things to do while in florida. And where are some of the nice beaches?

Stayed there not too long ago myself. Here_s the attractions page of the hotel we stayed it, it hits a lot of the big attractions.


http://www.hiinternationaldriveorlandoho��


You_ll be fairly close to Cocoa Beach from Orlando. It_s located about 60 miles out and is well worth the drive. Really awesome!

That_s funny, me and my family will be there then. We are going to a mystery dinner theather on Internation Dr. I have been to Fl. manyh times and this is something I have never done. Daytona is close by and Tampa isnt to far of a drive. All kinds of theme parks as I_m sure you know. There are also airboat trips you can take and the alligator farm is ok also. I think its a little pricey but fun to go once.
Have fun. I know we will.

Disney world, universal studios and islands of adventure, Seaworld, Busch gardens, Discovery cove, Aquatica. You will have to drive a bit for a natural beach.

ummmm... go to DISNEY WORLD lol. But besides that, there are tons of nice things to do in Florida. Visit Key West or Tampa if you are up for a drive

Key West, but not for beaches, more for boating. Beaches, New Smyrna Beach, its a lot less crowded than Daytona

Im going to Las Vegas in a week. Are there any tips or tricks to get free stuff or really good coupons?|184231

Besides gambling a lot and getting comps ofcourse.

Look for fun books! Sign up for as many players clubs as you can, most give you a discount coupon book (aka fun book) also try the Las Vegas visitors center at the airport or at state line.
Also the crapier the casino is the more deals they_ll have.

I hear you can drink and eat tons of food for next to nothing in the casinos. Is that what you ment by comps?

Like said before, sign up for players clubs. Its simple and quick and they have freebies usually. Most casinos the drinks are free while you gamble. Also if you want deals, it doesnt hurt to ask. (for example meal coupons and such.)

How many places are around the white house building and what are they?|100758

Thanks!!! Your answers are greatly appreciated!!! I would also appreciate if you provide a link to where you got your answer from. Thanks!!!!

The White House sits between the US Treasury building and the Old Executive Office building. To the front, across Pennsylvania Avenue is the Blair House, an expensive hotel. To the rear is the Ellipse, a traffic pattern, and the Washington Monument.

I got my answer from an atlas by Rand McNally. On-line, you can get this info from Maquest.com on the maps section.

Regards,
Dan

What are the good and bad areas of Austin to live in?|185672

I am moving to Austin in a few months. And, I am going there next week to find housing. What are the good AND bad areas so that I know where to look for a house or apartment.
Also, does anyone have any nice 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom apartment suggestions for my daughter and I? If you have any suggestions can you direct me to their company website so I can look at pictures?
Thanks so much!

East Austin is not as bad as someone above mentioned. South Austin and Downtown are pretty congested with morning and afternoon traffic, but the toll roads are going to be opening soon so this might cut the traffic a little. North Austin and even surrounding towns like Pflugerville, Round Rock, Georgetown and Cedar Park are good places to look. Apartmentguide.com is a good place to look for apartments in Austin. Especially since they have good reviews on the apartments and everything else.

It_s really kind of hard to answer that without knowing what appeals to you...I mean, do you want to live in an area that_s closer to Stuff to Do, would you want to be close to the Hike and Bike Trail, or do you want to live in more of a suburb type area? And what_s your price bracket? There are neighborhoods that suddenly got all full of moneyed hipsters and nobody can afford them anymore, but if you can afford it you may want that. Do you want to live close to your job? Etc.

I_ve lived all over Austin so I can say there really isn_t a _horrible_ part. I would stay away from East Austin from the Baseball Stadium to well below the River. If you_re looking for an apartment or duplex, check out the Parmer Lane area. Everything you need will be right at your fingertips and not much crime.

bad is probably high crime rate.

I lived around 620 and Parmer lane, there are a few nice apartment complexes near there. Spraddle Creek Apartments, do a search for that complex.

Yes the good areas are all the ones outside the state of texas, and the bad areas are the ones inside the city limits of Austin.

What are the number one sights to see in all 50 states?|151774

I_m attempting to find the #1 sight to see for each state. One day, I plan on visiting each state in a mass excursion, and I want to know opinions on the spots to see. Such as, what should I visit in Alabama? What should I see in Alaska? That sort of thing.

Alaska...

Yikes, try picking ONE spot!

Well, when you get to West Virginia, you_ll naturally want to see the New River Gorge Bridge. After that, if you_ve got time go down the road about 20 mins and go white water rafting, which generally gets out just before you go under the bridge. Great view.

When you goto Virginia, the Natural Bridge there isn_t worth the time nor the money. On the other hand though Monticello (Thomas Jefferson_s house) is extremely interesting. As well is Mount Vernon (George Washington_s). Richmond is alright but if you miss it you won_t really mis anything.

Tennessee-Jack Daniel_s distillery in Lynchburg, or in Nashville, the Grand Ole Opry,
or of course,
Graceland!!! in Memphis.

In Nevada-Hoover Dam and Las Vegas
CA- Yosemite National Park, or Lake Tahoe
AZ-The Grand Canyon
And Philadelphia has Historic Downtown with the Liberty Bell and Independance Hall.

Michigan - I don_t know the number 1 recognized sight but Great Lakes, Pictured Rocks, Upper Peninsula in general. Maybe Mackinaw Bridge connecting upper and lower peninsula, yeah that_s it.

PA - Philadelphia Art Museum, Lanacaster County Amish World, Hershey Area - Hershey Park

Nothing really good in PA. If you would like one for each state I suggest going to each state_s webpage and requesting a brochure or travel guide. Or visit your local AAA

Alabama............Vulcan..Noccalula Falls!!!!!

Roll Tide Baby!

if you like to meet celebrities and shopping: try CA, Hollywood. =)

What is a nice area for a family to live around Lothian, MD?|163784

I may be getting a job in Lothian, and would like some input from locals. I have friends from SoMD, one advised me against Brandywine. Are there any areas I should avoid?

If you can afford it, waterfront property is expensive, places near Shady Side on the Chesapeake are quite nice. Annapolis and adjacent parts of Anne Arundel County also have some pleasant residential areas. The easternmost portion of Prince Georges County, near Upper Marlboro, is tolerable as are a number of areas in Charles County., though the latter is a fairly long drive. Prince Georges County inside the Beltway is problematic.

my aunt lives in lothian md.
It_s a fine area to raise kids around. It_s basically a sleeply little town. There_s not much inside the actual town. If you want to go to the grocery store, or anything like that. You either have to go to upper marlbourgh (like 5 mins away), or go to dunkirk.

I don_t know how the schools rate, however it you want affordable land, and a decent size yard, then lothian isn_t bad town to just stay in.

If you want to live near the water, Deale or Fairhaven is quite nice.
If you want bigger towns, upper marlbourgh or dunkirk are nice.

I do not know a thing about Lothian MD --but --a better choice is EAST LOATHIAN---MID LOTHIAN --WEST LOTHIAN ---In SCOTLAND --you would love them !! beer is better as well !!