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What are some good things to do when not golfing in Vegas. Is Hoover dam worth the trip? Anything else?
 
I really enjoyed the Hoover Dam, but I’ll admit I’m a civil engineer so I may be a bit biased. That said, it’s pretty impressive and the scenery is pretty even if you don’t want to feel out over the details. I’ve had folks do the dune buggies just outside town and have a blast with that as well.
 
Eating! The Neon Museum, shopping, and pools!
 
Well what are your interests? Vegas has pretty much everything. On the golf but not playing golf front, there is equipment for sale in Vegas. Lots. And Vessel bags you can touch instead of admire on a screen, and then take/ship home. So I tend to spend a little time on that stuff when I'm there.

Gambling, shows, pools, helicopter tours, hoover, grand canyon, buggies/atv's, gun ranges, race car driving, the aquarium, museums, those damn escape rooms... What are you into?
 
Honestly soo much to do. If it's your first time just pick one or two things if your staying 4 or 5 days. The other days just go see all the casinos on the trip strip and check out all the free shows. If your a people watcher just find a place to sit and drink and watch. You will definitely get your monies worth people watching.
 
If you go to Hoover take the special in depth tour if its still offered. You have to made reservations or show up early because it does sell out.
 
milehighgolfer said:
If you go to Hoover take the special in depth tour if its still offered. You have to made reservations or show up early because it does sell out.
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The damn Dam tour?
 
Another vote for Hoover damn, and the special tour.
 
Also liked Hoover Dam. Girls were were small so we camped at Circus Circus, their idea of a campground was a flat parking lot with hook-ups so you didn't waste gambling time trying to get things level. That would have '95 so I'm sure things have changed a bit.
 
Wife and I went a couple years ago, went to Hoover and took the tour. We enjoyed it quite a bit as it was fascinating seeing deep inside the dam where the enormous generators are. Quite the marvel of engineering esp. when you consider when it was built. As for Vegas itself, it had been 20 years since I'd last been there and I was underwhelmed. Maybe I'm just getting old but the wow factor just wasn't there for me. The shows were good but the overall experience felt stale to us. We had the most fun in "Old Vegas" people watching. There are some very interesting folks down there. :oops:
 
Neon museum has been mentioned and I would 100% recommend it.

Mob Museum is also very neat.

Hoover Dam is neat, if you have a rental car. My old company designed the bypass bridge, so I dragged my now wife out there because I wanted to see it.

Pinball Hall of Fame just opened their new facility across from Mandalay Bay. Tons of old and new pinball machines that you can play. Quite a cheap source of entertainment relative to the rest of Vegas.

Head to the lobby bar of the Waldorf Astoria for one of the best views of the Strip that you don't have to pay for.
 
Carolina Golfer said:
What are some good things to do when not golfing in Vegas. Is Hoover dam worth the trip? Anything else?
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What would a software engineer from Yuma Arizona do?
 
Grand canyon trip was awesome but super long..

The "after hours clubs" are always fun hehehe free limo ride and a bottle at the club

Circus soliel shows are awesome as well
 
Gyro25 said:
Grand canyon trip was awesome but super long..

The "after hours clubs" are always fun hehehe free limo ride and a bottle at the club

Circus soliel shows are awesome as well
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"Free" :LOL:
 
The awesome thing about Vegas is if you can think of it, you can pretty much do it. There is something for everyone and it's always a blast. If it is your first trip, when you aren't golfing you will probably want to keep it to the strip and Fremont St. There's a ton to take in at those hotels and casinos. I would spend a day just walking around with a drink in your hand taking it all in and exploring the casinos. That's a lot of fun on it's own. Other than that, I say keep it loose as there's always way too much to squeeze in on a trip. A really cool thing is that if you are with a group, it's really easy for people to do their own thing and just plan a few meet ups. Some Covid operational notes and general observations from my last trip:

1. You have to wear a mask in the casinos right now. Earlier in the summer you didn't have to, but when the CDC changed their guidance the casinos had to do the same. It's being enforced on the casino floor, but everywhere else is going to be pretty lax.
2. I don't think reservations are required at restaurants right now, but that may change. If those restrictions are in place, you will need a reservation to be able to dine at a sit down restaurant. Luckily, almost every restaurant out there takes online reservations.
3. Staffing shortages are a pain right now. It may not be a bad idea to go ahead and get reservations if there is a place you really want to eat. Restaurants are keeping different hours and in a lot of casinos they don't even have a lot of them open. It gets busy around peak time and you will have a hard time even finding a place to sit at the bar to eat around 5-8pm.
4. Before booking any tours/shows/etc. through a third party site, check directly with the tour company to make sure they are open and conducting tours. The hours listed and availability may be different that what is listed on the website.

Other than that, have fun! I know the mask mandates and things like that are a pain, but there's still a lot of fun to be had.
 
DataDude said:
What would a software engineer from Yuma Arizona do?
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Put a quarter in and win a car
Put a quarter in and win a car
Put a quarter in and win a car
Put a quarter in and win a car
 
Assuming we're talking about non-gambling, non-drinking activities? :ROFLMAO:

Food, shows, and people watching are some of my favorite "other" activities - though haven't been able to do a lot of the "normal" stuff the past few times I've been out.
 
OldandStiff said:
Well what are your interests? Vegas has pretty much everything. On the golf but not playing golf front, there is equipment for sale in Vegas. Lots. And Vessel bags you can touch instead of admire on a screen, and then take/ship home. So I tend to spend a little time on that stuff when I'm there.

Gambling, shows, pools, helicopter tours, hoover, grand canyon, buggies/atv's, gun ranges, race car driving, the aquarium, museums, those damn escape rooms... What are you into?
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Golf and restaurants. But, my wife likes to go out and do something. Great tips guys!
 
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captaincaution said:
Neon museum has been mentioned and I would 100% recommend it.

Mob Museum is also very neat.

Hoover Dam is neat, if you have a rental car. My old company designed the bypass bridge, so I dragged my now wife out there because I wanted to see it.

Pinball Hall of Fame just opened their new facility across from Mandalay Bay. Tons of old and new pinball machines that you can play. Quite a cheap source of entertainment relative to the rest of Vegas.

Head to the lobby bar of the Waldorf Astoria for one of the best views of the Strip that you don't have to pay for.
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Obayashi?
 
cirque du soleil is a must see.
Last time I was in Vegas, I saw the Beatles version at the Mirage
 
Neon museum is very cool, make sure to go at night. Fremont street is a fun place to visit as well. Haven't been to the mob museum but have wanted to go.
 
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