Las Vegas

[old_gregg]

also, is it the north or south rim that's the boring one? whichever one is boring, don't go to that one

[Jeff Lebowski]

I still think the best is the advertisement that says "Veni, Vidi, Veni".

That's brilliant.

[Jeff Lebowski]

also, is it the north or south rim that's the boring one? whichever one is boring, don't go to that one

North.

[CJF]

That's brilliant.

And disgusting.

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

There are things to do in Vegas other than craps and sportsbook? I guess I should go back soon and check some of this out.

[clackamascoug]

I think the best place to stay on the strip is the Sands... it's really cool. They've got top-notch acts.

[Dwight Schr-ute]

Las Vegas

A few more thoughts.

The only way to see the Grand Canyon from Vegas on such a short trip is taking a sunrise or sunset helicopter ride to the Indian reservation.

If you want to see the dam from the lake side, you can get a lunch or dinner cruise on The Desert Princess. I can't vouch for the food since we only rent it out a few mornings a year for some work stuff. But the cruise takes you from the marina to the dam and back.

Maybe take in a Bishop Gorman football game to see what real professional high school football looks like.

Red Rock National Conservation Area is a great place for a Sunday morning. I think one of the most fascinating museums here is the Neon Museum which has a ton of the old neon signs.

Can't really help much with food ideas. Unless your wife has the palate of a three year old.


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[Lost Student]

If you want to see the damn from the lake side

Please watch your language. YO has sensitive ears.

[Dwight Schr-ute]

Please watch your language. YO has sensitive ears.

That's embarrassing. Despite my line of work, I apparently use the one much more than the other.


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[Blueintheface]

Lol. I have missed fusnik's posts. The brag is back!!

[Clark Addison]

So, I somewhat inadvertently made a commitment to take my wife out to Las Vegas at WCC tournament time where her family could spend some time with her. I am somewhat regretting this for multiple reasons.

The last time I was in Vegas was to watch Jimmer drop 52 on New Mexico in 2011, and the time before that was probably before the turn of the century, so I am not completely up to date on the place.

I am thinking of the options below, mostly because my company has deals with them, and was hoping for some feedback from the folks who spend more time there than I do.

Mandalay Bay
Aria
Signature at MGM Grand
Mandarin (but looking like I may not be able to get a room there)
Four Seasons

Also looking for someone who wants to teach me how to play craps when my wife and in-laws are hanging out.

Any feedback is welcome! I will be perusing the Las Vegas food thread as well.

[Art Vandelay]

The last time I was in Vegas was to watch Jimmer drop 52 on New Mexico in 2011, and the time before that was probably before the turn of the century, so I am not completely up to date on the place.

To show how darn likable Clark is. That game was the most popular ticket of any sporting event I’ve ever attended. BYU, SDSU, UNLV, and UNM were all in the semis. Everyone was looking for tickets outside the TMC. I had good seats and was offered $175 for mine, by a Rebel fan. As all this is going on (if I recall correctly) 20 feed away from me an elderly couple sold Clark 2 tix at face value.

Am I remembering this right, CA?

[falafel]

So, I somewhat inadvertently made a commitment to take my wife out to Las Vegas at WCC tournament time where her family could spend some time with her. I am somewhat regretting this for multiple reasons.

The last time I was in Vegas was to watch Jimmer drop 52 on New Mexico in 2011, and the time before that was probably before the turn of the century, so I am not completely up to date on the place.

I am thinking of the options below, mostly because my company has deals with them, and was hoping for some feedback from the folks who spend more time there than I do.

Mandalay Bay
Aria
Signature at MGM Grand
Mandarin (but looking like I may not be able to get a room there)
Four Seasons

Also looking for someone who wants to teach me how to play craps when my wife and in-laws are hanging out.

Any feedback is welcome! I will be perusing the Las Vegas food thread as well.

Aria is nice.

[BigFatMeanie]

I'll be in Vegas for the WCC tourney and I enjoy a good craps game (although I'm not much of an expert) but, alas, I will have Old Man Meanie and at least one of the little Meanies with me and they're expecting me to hang out with them and not go play craps.

[Clark Addison]

To show how darn likable Clark is. That game was the most popular ticket of any sporting event I’ve ever attended. BYU, SDSU, UNLV, and UNM were all in the semis. Everyone was looking for tickets outside the TMC. I had good seats and was offered $175 for mine, by a Rebel fan. As all this is going on (if I recall correctly) 20 feed away from me an elderly couple sold Clark 2 tix at face value.

Am I remembering this right, CA?

Pretty close, except it was only one ticket. I had driven up from a conference in Phoenix the day before the tournament started and was there solo. That was the only time in my life that I thought I wouldn't be able to find a ticket. It was a crazy atmosphere. But I lucked out and got to watch a great game with several eminent CSers.