Stuff to do around Las Vegas other than gambling?

[dave_the_nerd]

Is, if I were to spend a 3-4 day weekend in LV next month, what should I do? Are there State Parks nearby? Camping? Anything other than the strip really?

I mean, to hear some people tell it, it's basically somewhere between Afghanistan and Breaking Bad once you leave the tourist areas. But I kinda have a hard time believing that.

 

[FleshLight]

Party, drink, boulder, cycle, skydive, shoot, watch a show

 

[Ns1]

eat everything
shoot guns
helicopter rides
strip clubs
cause a ruckus


how much money you got?

 

[sdifox]

I just walked around the casinos, went to south rim/ drive by Hoover Dam (was just after 9/11 so no getting off at Hoover Dam)

And saw some shows.

 

[NutBucket]

Definitely Hoover Dam.

Otherwise, what NS1 said:
eating
shooting
shopping

Maybe Clark County Museum?
Red Rock Canyon area
Pinball Museum!

 

[Drako]

Cirque

 

[Ns1]

Cirque

definitely, "Ka" or "O" seem to be the top recommended shows (with the prices to match).

I'll also recommend "Absinthe" for non-prude types.

 

[sdifox]

Cirque

I hate Cirque du Soleil. Give me straight up circus without any of the artsy fartsy shit.

 

[Stopsignhank]

Is, if I were to spend a 3-4 day weekend in LV next month, what should I do? Are there State Parks nearby? Camping? Anything other than the strip really?

I mean, to hear some people tell it, it's basically somewhere between Afghanistan and Breaking Bad once you leave the tourist areas. But I kinda have a hard time believing that.

Outside of Las Vegas it is a desert without any of the cool cactus.

 

[ElFenix]

don't have sex in the high roller ferris wheel, you might find yourself dead.

http://fox4kc.com/2016/03/21/man-accused-of-sex-act-on-vegas-high-roller-killed-in-houston/

 

[Ns1]

Are there State Parks nearby? Camping?

http://www.blm.gov/nv/st/en/fo/lvfo/blm_programs/blm_special_areas/red_rock_nca.html

 

[dullard]

Is, if I were to spend a 3-4 day weekend in LV next month, what should I do? Are there State Parks nearby? Camping? Anything other than the strip really?

I mean, to hear some people tell it, it's basically somewhere between Afghanistan and Breaking Bad once you leave the tourist areas. But I kinda have a hard time believing that.

Do a day or so in the city (2 great restaurants, a show, and if you really want to some gambling) then leave.

The southern Utah national parks are only a few hours away in the northeast direction. Zion National Park is like the grand canyon, except you drive in the bottom and hike your way up. Some really spectacular hikes there. I can give hiking recommendations if you are into it. Plus, if you want to do canyoneering, some companies guide you through some great adventures in narrow slot canyons (no real skills needed, even my older overweight in-laws could do it, they just put you on easier paths through the challenges, or if you are fit they can really make you work hard). Even just hiking the narrows is worth it and very little effort.
https://www.google.com/search?q=zio...ved=0ahUKEwicgoS0xPjLAhVE0GMKHXV9DGgQ_AUIBygB

Then if you keep going there are many other national parks in Utah. Bryce National Park is the next closest to Vegas:
https://www.google.com/search?q=bry...ved=0ahUKEwjawKXBxPjLAhUE62MKHbkPAPUQ_AUICCgC

If you head east instead, you get to the grand canyon. Personally, I think it is not worth it unless you go into it. The Indian reservation is far closer to Vegas than the other entrances and you can helicopter down into the canyon for a daytrip from Vegas.

In between the Utah national parks and the grand canyon (but a bit longer drive) are some fantastic spots near Page, Arizona. The wave is great if you can get there (you have to basically win the lottery since only a few people are let in each day).
https://www.google.com/search?q=the...ved=0ahUKEwjnl8KJxPjLAhVonoMKHQPDBe4Q_AUIBygC

Or if you don't want to drive so far, there are some good slot canyons nearby to Vegas. Here is one, but I haven't been there yet.
http://www.americansouthwest.net/slot_canyons/lovell-wash/

 

[Drako]

I hate Cirque du Soleil. Give me straight up circus without any of the artsy fartsy shit.

The circus is going the way of dodo, now that hauling elephants, camels, tigers and lions around has become passe. :|

 

[skyking]

Red rocks
hoover dam and lake Mead
drive down to needles and see snoopy's brother

 

[sdifox]

The circus is going the way of dodo, now that hauling elephants, camels, tigers and lions around has become passe. :|

In the next production the big cats will all be dressed up as Hello Kitty.

 

[Craig234]

I hate Cirque du Soleil. Give me straight up circus without any of the artsy fartsy shit.

We have nothing to discuss.

Not the color of the sky, the earth's roundness, the cuteness of puppies or taste of bacon.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Hookers and blow, if there was ever a time for that answer, this IS IT.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

Bunny Ranch

 

[sdifox]

We have nothing to discuss.

Not the color of the sky, the earth's roundness, the cuteness of puppies or taste of bacon.

You forgot shades of grey :awe:

 

[Fritzo]

Experiment with homosexuality...

 

[Imp]

Celine Dion should have some shows... cheapest tickets are under $100, I think.

 

[Mai72]

Have some nasty nasty?

 

[GoodRevrnd]

Valley of Fire for something closer than the Utah stuff. It should still only be about 95 when you come out.

Eat.
Pro Gun Club in Boulder.
Eat.
Drive a supercar around a track a few times?
Eat.
Indoor gokarts.
Eat.
Jump off the Stratosphere.
Eat.
Kayak Co River.
Eat.
Pinball museum for sure.
Eat.

 

[Humpy]

There is an awesome BMX track in Vegas at Ed Fountain Park.

Everyone who isn't a great big droopy pussy will always go ride there when in town.

 

[Ns1]

Eat.
Eat.
Eat.
Eat.
Eat.
Eat.
Eat.

I can vouch for this itinerary.