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I'm going to be in Las Vegas for a week in October. The first three days will be climbing at Red Rock Canyon, the last three days will be a conference. The middle day I'll be by myself and I'm trying to decide what to do! Not as interested in the typical Vegas strip type stuff, and also willing to do a longer day trip... [more inside]
posted by geegollygosh around Las Vegas, NV at 8:08 AM - 16 answers

I signed up for a three-day conference in the Excalibur Hotel in Las Vegas, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. I don't typically do this type of travelling so have no expertise in this. What can I do to make this easy and comfortable to handle? [more inside]
posted by diode around Las Vegas, NV at 7:24 PM - 13 answers

Heading to Vegas in September as a jumping-off point to a southwest tour around Utah and Arizona, and we'd love to stay at a nice place and chill by a pool and bar for one night (the day after our wedding), so we can relax and regroup before hitting the road. [more inside]
posted by knownassociate around Las Vegas, NV at 2:40 PM - 11 answers

What are some off-the-strip things I should see and do in Las Vegas next week? [more inside]
posted by this, of course, alludes to sex around Las Vegas, NV at 9:51 AM - 17 answers

What are the can't-miss shows / meals in Vegas? Assume all price-points and styles, please. (Bonus question: tips for a first-timer.) [more inside]
posted by DoubleLune around Las Vegas, NV at 8:39 AM - 32 answers

My mom is going on a bus tour of the American west/southwest next month. She's in her 70s. She doesn't know anyone else on the tour. She's worried about what to bring. What great suggestions do you have?
posted by TEA around Las Vegas, NV at 8:18 AM - 9 answers

I'm looking for date ideas in Las Vegas, please. [more inside]
posted by joycehealy around Las Vegas, NV at 5:51 AM - 3 answers

Two urban-dwelling Europeans are off to Las Vegas for work $reasons in early August. We're front-loading our trip with some R'n'R, by doing some nearby-ish hiking, travelling by car from the city. Help us not die in a canyon. What are your top recommendations for intermediate hikes a reasonable drive away from Las Vegas, and hotels/motels/whatever we should stay overnight? [more inside]
posted by thetarium around Las Vegas, NV at 8:03 AM - 15 answers

I am considering relocating to Henderson Nevada. I would appreciate any information you can share given my circumstances below the fold... [more inside]
posted by ramix around Henderson, NV at 2:00 PM - 12 answers

My wife and I are planning a trip to New York this summer, and I'd like to find a hotel/hostel or some other accommodation near the West Village that has some character. [more inside]
posted by crLLC around Las Vegas, NV at 7:09 AM - 4 answers

My awesome friend got engaged this Christmas to an equally awesome fella. They are rocking the Vegas Wedding and would love some ideas/suggestions. [more inside]
posted by Suffocating Kitty around Las Vegas, NV at 12:00 PM - 5 answers

My wife and I are expecting our first child in early fall, and she has the chance to travel for work 3 months after the kid is due. But since we have never traveled with a child we are completely overwhelmed by the logistics of getting to the airport, transporting the kid on the plane, getting the kid to the hotel, and back. Can you help us figure out everything we need to consider, and how we'll accomplish this so she feels comfortable with this trip? [more inside]
posted by Tehhund around Las Vegas, NV at 5:32 AM - 26 answers

I will be on a months-long work assignment in Las Vegas this fall. I've only ever lived in big, east coast cities. What do I need to know about living out there? [more inside]
posted by trixie119 around Las Vegas, NV at 6:25 AM - 9 answers

My husband and I will fly down to Florida for 1 week. I am looking for some activities in south Florida that you went to and you loved. We don't have kids :) Thanks
posted by barexamfreak around Las Vegas, NV at 12:28 PM - 12 answers

Our family rarely takes vacations, and even then, just to visit family, or at best, to a nearby lake. But big leaps forward in our careers have us thinking it's time to finally treat ourselves. We're thinking of taking the kid to Vegas for Christmas and rolling out, if not all the stops, many more than we've customarily been able/willing to afford. Give us tips for Vegas in general, Vegas for families, Vegas at the holidays, and small and medium things we can do to feel like high rollers. [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown around Las Vegas, NV at 1:30 PM - 25 answers

(I am posting this for my daughter, and am sending the request as I received it from her, below. She is attending a training conference during the dates listed. She's 34, professional, and quite capable of finding her way around, although she will not be driving, so will need to use public transportation. She has never been to Vegas prior to this trip. She likes all kinds of music, art, cool neighborhoods..woman of eclectic tastes. Tell her what you love about the city!) [more inside]
posted by LaBellaStella around Las Vegas, NV at 1:42 PM - 8 answers

I'm going to TTITD, and a friend is offering me use of her very cool RV (for which I've offered to pay a somewhat below fair sum). The problem is, how do I get insurance for a short period of time? [more inside]
posted by overhauser around Nevada at 3:40 PM - 6 answers

I have always heard that one can fly to Vegas and back inexpensively, and stay and eat cheaply while there. Is that so? How would one find the best deals? I have no particular interest in gambling (well, maybe drop $50), but many things nearby interest me.
posted by LonnieK around Las Vegas, NV at 6:29 PM - 3 answers

Next week I'll find myself, my partner and our respective mothers in Vegas for the Independence Day weekend. Whilst we're all down with a bit of a spin of the wheel, and some slot time, we're less-so pool party and nightclub people. I read a lot which suggests it is basically going to be pandemonium for the weekend. Help a fella out, and show a pair of 30-somethings, with their late 50-something mothers, how to have fun in Vegas during the holiday weekend. Thanks!
posted by metaxa around Las Vegas, NV at 5:06 AM - 10 answers

Spontaneously decided to book a hotel in Reno for this coming weekend. Not big gamblers by any means. What else can/should we do? [more inside]
posted by kmr around Reno, NV at 11:31 AM - 15 answers