11-17-2017, 10:21 PM
(11-14-2017, 12:53 PM)FraserG Wrote: Everything's gone busy here in Bath, gearing up for thesis submission but also having to take some training courses in preparation for potential employment when it ends and dealing with the gear-up for Vegas. I'll be in Vegas from 2nd to 9th December for the Winter Simulation Conference - anyone been before with recommendations on what to do? (I'm not sure I can get 'chips' on expenses but I'll give it a try...)
Like Kingy said it's a marmite place.....I've been a few times and can't stand the place....however:
Helicopter ride into Grand canyon.....book it as part of a trip. We did and had a great time.
Canyon glass walkway....didn't bother.....considered it a rip off.
Boulder dam and the new bridge over the canyon.
Vegas strip shows...no not those....the ones outside the hotels along the 'strip':
Bellagio fountains
Treasure Island
Luxor Hotel is an amazing sight.....the 'Sky Beam' light was reportedly the brightest beam of light in the world although I believe it has been 'toned down'.
Freemont Street is an amazing experience.....just watch and gaze in awe at the ceiling/roof.
The Venetian is a must.....at night. It is another Vegas 'wow' experience.
Apart from those I can recall the obvious is the casinos to watch the high rollers lose more on one hand of poker than most of us will earn in 10 years and generally wander about gazing at the immensity of the place and the money/imagination that built it.
Some of the smaller shows are pretty good and so much cheaper than the 'big guns'. There is a booth on the strip that has info on them and tickets.
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