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The Strip

There is no other place in the world like the Las Vegas Strip

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The Clubs are Insane

Vegas is home to some of the most fun..and most expensive clubs in the country

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Hit the Tables

From the kids table to the High Rollers pit, there are tons of ways to make and lose a fortune in Vegas

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Over the top Hotels

Just pretend you are Brad Pitt in Oceans 11 and stroll into the Bellagio like you own the place

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The City Never Sleeps

The city never sleeps so the party never stops

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Europe in Nevada

With the Venetian and the Eiffel tower, you don't have to leave the U.S. to experience the charm of Europe

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Las Vegas, Nevada

Tangoing with Lady Luck: My Night in the Casino

The first time I gambled with real money was on a boat from Maine to Nova Scotia. I popped in a few coins, pulled the lever, and followed the spinning cherries of the slot machine with my eyes. It was stressful and exciting. It was also illegal. Being about eight at the time, I was promptly escorted from the small casino and returned to my parents.

Golden Nugget

For $2.95, you can get more breakfast than you can eat at the Golden Nugget, near the Bellagio. It is back off the strip and is apparently open 24 hours since we went there in the wee hours several mornings and it was still kickin.

Las Vegas Dive bars

Las Vegas, NV
United States
36° 13' 58.9764" N, 115° 14' 32.2368" W


Dive bars show you a whole different side of Vegas than the hermetically-sealed neon bubble of the casinos.

I lived in Vegas for four years and went out to dive bars far more nights than I didn’t. There’s one on every corner, often three or four. From the suburbs to the University to Downtown, dive bars are plentiful in Vegas, so a top nine is truly an exclusive list.

5 Things to Expect in Las Vegas

Summary: You might be expecting a lavish getaway during your visit to Las Vegas, but the real thing might not be the desert romp you had in mind. Here’s a heads-up on what a trip to Vegas is really like. Lights! Glamour! Adventure! Rivers of cash!

Hitting the Strip on a Budget: The Best Ways to Extend your Dollar in Sin City

  The Las Vegas Strip is considered expensive for most people, let alone a couple of college students, but that doesn’t mean you should avoid the area altogether.  Smart spending will give you an opportunity to experience some of the best Vegas has to offer without sending you home penniless.   Budget Tip #1 – Choose the correct hotel.

Endless Nightlife

Las Vegas, NV
United States
36° 13' 58.9764" N, 115° 14' 32.2368" W

This is what Vegas is known for and on Spring Break you can be certain that it will be Awesome. Your options for nightlife are endless, but here are some great spots that will get the conversation started. Post the rest in the comments below.

Crown and Anchor Pub- English pub that attracts a college crowd and futbol fans.

Wasted Space at the Hard Rock – The Hard Rock is famous for rock and roll and this club delivers. It has loud music and keeps the entertainment level high all night

The Big Dinner

Las Vegas, NV
United States
36° 13' 58.9764" N, 115° 14' 32.2368" W

If you’re anything like me, you’re going to want to do at least one decent dinner with your crew while you’re all in town together. This doesn’t have to be a bank breaker, but it should be at an above average restaurant, one of the many decent steakhouses in town will usually work just fine. Stay away from the ultra high end gourmet places and instead opt for one of the moderately priced steak houses found in almost every mid-level Strip resort. You’re going to have to make reservations so while you’re looking for the phone number, check the menu prices listed on the restaurant’s website.

Buffets

Las Vegas, NV
United States
36° 13' 58.9764" N, 115° 14' 32.2368" W

In addition to coffee shops, buffets are a great place to get a quality Vegas meal on the cheap. Choose wisely, however, as a bad buffet experience can do more than simply ruin a meal. Quality establishments include: Le Village Buffet at Paris, Spice Market Buffet and Planet Hollywood, Bellagio and Wynn (both real pricey – but worth it) and Cravings at The Mirage.

Coffee Shops

Las Vegas, NV
United States
36° 13' 58.9764" N, 115° 14' 32.2368" W

Coffee shops and buffets will help your food budget stay within reason while you’re in town. Most of the resorts on The Strip will have an above average coffee shop where you can get breakfast for less than $15 a person. Le Café Île St. Louis at Paris or Planet Dailies at Planet Hollywood are both good examples of quality resort coffee shops. It’s usually a good idea to do a little food research before your trip.

Downtown

Las Vegas, NV
United States
36° 13' 58.9764" N, 115° 14' 32.2368" W

Let me preface this section by saying – Downtown Las Vegas is NOT for everyone. If your ideal Vegas vacation includes sipping on a twenty-dollar Cosmo with Paris Hilton in a hot new nightclub, you are going to be miserable staying downtown. Also, if it’s your first time to Vegas, you want to be in the middle of the action and you have some money to spend, don’t worry about staying downtown. If you’re a broke college student - you shouldn’t be going on vacation, but hey, that’s never stopped you in the past.

North Strip

Las Vegas, NV
United States
36° 13' 58.9764" N, 115° 14' 32.2368" W

North Strip - Sadly, this zone has become a bit of a wasteland recently. Halted development projects and aging resorts make this area off limits for a young or first time Vegas visitor, in my opinion. Hotel casinos in this zone include: . The only one of these hotels that’s worth your time is the Las Vegas Hilton but even that choice is questionable as it’s not truly on “The Strip”, and at least a mile from the other quality resorts. Room rates in this zone are generally cheap, but again, I wouldn’t bother.

Circus Circus

Sahara, Stratosphere

Las Vegas Hilton

Riviera

Mid Strip

Las Vegas, NV
United States
36° 13' 58.9764" N, 115° 14' 32.2368" W

Mid Strip is the most popular zone in Las Vegas. Hotel room rates in this zone can be anywhere from moderately priced to disgustingly expensive, (depending on the property and the time of year) and gambling minimums can be anywhere from $10, to $100 on a crowded weekend. This is the Las Vegas you’ve come to know over the years through television and film. You are more than likely going to have to shell out a substantial chunk of cash if you want to stay at one of these swanky joints.

Planet Hollywood

Paris

Bellagio

Caesar’s Palace

Mirage

Flamingo

Venetian

South Strip

Las Vegas, NV
United States
36° 13' 58.9764" N, 115° 14' 32.2368" W

This is the second most popular “zone” in Las Vegas. Generally speaking, hotel room rates are moderate to high and gambling minimums are around 15-20 dollars for a hand of blackjack (these generalizations could fluctuate majorly depending on the time of year or days you are visiting).

MGM Grand

Mandalay Bay

Luxor

Tropicana

Hooters

Cirque du Soleil Shows

One of the hottest tickets in town is for the Cirque du Soleil shows. Las Vegas currently features five separate shows, with a sixth show, centered around Elvis, planned for CityCenter. Reserve your tickets well in advance for the best available seating.

KÀ, MGM Grand, (877) 264-1844,. Spectacular show that tells a tale of Imperial Twins on a journey to fulfill their destinies.

Watch Free Shows

Masquerade Show in the Sky (Rio), 3700 West Flamingo Rd, +1 702 777-7776. One of the most popular free shows in Las Vegas, the show is a mix between Mardi Gras floats and Rio Carnival. 

See the sights

Within the Bellagio. The Fountains of the Bellagio perform a magnificent display (set to music) every 15-minutes in the evenings and also every hour on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Show times can vary on public holidays. Inside of the casino there is a tremendous flower garden, with displays changed every month or two. The casino also offers a fine-art gallery, although fees are charged. Bellagio is also home to one of the finest buffets on "The Strip". 

Gamble

This is obviously “The” reason to go to Vegas. It is without a doubt the gambling capital of the world. There are tons of casinos at every different level of from super shady to extravagant. 

Las Vegas Overview

Las Vegas is the largest city in the state of Nevada. Nicknamed Sin City and claiming to be the Entertainment Capital of the World, it is situated in the midst of the southern Nevada desert landscape. The city has giant mega-casino hotels, decorated with lavish care and attention to detail to create a fantasy-like atmosphere. The casinos often have names and themes that evoke romance, mystery, and far-away destinations.

Downtown Las Vegas: Cheap Rooms, Strong Drinks, Cheap Gambling

Las Vegas isn’t just for those high rollers you see in the Bond films.  If you’re low on cash but still want to experience the thrill of Las Vegas, consider booking a trip to the underrated, Fremont Street area.  

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  • Las Vegas is the largest city in the state of Nevada. Nicknamed Sin City and claiming to be the Entertainment Capital of the World, it is situated in the midst of the southern Nevada desert landscape. The city has giant mega-casino hotels, decorated with lavish care and attention to detail to create a fantasy-like atmosphere. The casinos often have names and themes that evoke romance, mystery, and far-away destinations.

    Las Vegas Strip

    Las Vegas is a great Spring Break destination because of its affordability, attractions, and the fact that the party never stops!

    Las Vegas Nightlife
  • Gamble
    This is obviously “The” reason to go to Vegas. It is without a doubt the gambling capital of the world. There are tons of casinos at every different level of from super shady to extravagant. 
  • See the sights
    Within the Bellagio. The Fountains of the Bellagio perform a magnificent display (set to music) every 15-minutes in the evenings and also every hour on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Show times can vary on public holidays. Inside of the casino there is a tremendous flower garden, with displays changed every month or two. The casino also offers a fine-art gallery, although fees are charged. Bellagio is also home to one of the finest buffets on "The Strip". 
  • Watch Free Shows
    Masquerade Show in the Sky (Rio), 3700 West Flamingo Rd, +1 702 777-7776. One of the most popular free shows in Las Vegas, the show is a mix between Mardi Gras floats and Rio Carnival. 
  • Cirque du Soleil Shows

    One of the hottest tickets in town is for the Cirque du Soleil shows. Las Vegas currently features five separate shows, with a sixth show, centered around Elvis, planned for CityCenter. Reserve your tickets well in advance for the best available seating.

    KÀ, MGM Grand, (877) 264-1844,. Spectacular show that tells a tale of Imperial Twins on a journey to fulfill their destinies.

  • South Strip

    This is the second most popular “zone” in Las Vegas. Generally speaking, hotel room rates are moderate to high and gambling minimums are around 15-20 dollars for a hand of blackjack (these generalizations could fluctuate majorly depending on the time of year or days you are visiting).

    MGM Grand

    Mandalay Bay

    Luxor

    Tropicana

    Hooters

  • Mid Strip

    Mid Strip is the most popular zone in Las Vegas. Hotel room rates in this zone can be anywhere from moderately priced to disgustingly expensive, (depending on the property and the time of year) and gambling minimums can be anywhere from $10, to $100 on a crowded weekend. This is the Las Vegas you’ve come to know over the years through television and film. You are more than likely going to have to shell out a substantial chunk of cash if you want to stay at one of these swanky joints.

    Planet Hollywood

    Paris

    Bellagio

    Caesar’s Palace

    Mirage

    Flamingo

    Venetian

  • North Strip

    North Strip - Sadly, this zone has become a bit of a wasteland recently. Halted development projects and aging resorts make this area off limits for a young or first time Vegas visitor, in my opinion. Hotel casinos in this zone include: . The only one of these hotels that’s worth your time is the Las Vegas Hilton but even that choice is questionable as it’s not truly on “The Strip”, and at least a mile from the other quality resorts. Room rates in this zone are generally cheap, but again, I wouldn’t bother.

    Circus Circus

    Sahara, Stratosphere

    Las Vegas Hilton

    Riviera

  • Downtown

    Let me preface this section by saying – Downtown Las Vegas is NOT for everyone. If your ideal Vegas vacation includes sipping on a twenty-dollar Cosmo with Paris Hilton in a hot new nightclub, you are going to be miserable staying downtown. Also, if it’s your first time to Vegas, you want to be in the middle of the action and you have some money to spend, don’t worry about staying downtown. If you’re a broke college student - you shouldn’t be going on vacation, but hey, that’s never stopped you in the past.

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  • Coffee Shops

    Coffee shops and buffets will help your food budget stay within reason while you’re in town. Most of the resorts on The Strip will have an above average coffee shop where you can get breakfast for less than $15 a person. Le Café Île St. Louis at Paris or Planet Dailies at Planet Hollywood are both good examples of quality resort coffee shops. It’s usually a good idea to do a little food research before your trip.

  • Buffets

    In addition to coffee shops, buffets are a great place to get a quality Vegas meal on the cheap. Choose wisely, however, as a bad buffet experience can do more than simply ruin a meal. Quality establishments include: Le Village Buffet at Paris, Spice Market Buffet and Planet Hollywood, Bellagio and Wynn (both real pricey – but worth it) and Cravings at The Mirage.

  • The Big Dinner

    If you’re anything like me, you’re going to want to do at least one decent dinner with your crew while you’re all in town together. This doesn’t have to be a bank breaker, but it should be at an above average restaurant, one of the many decent steakhouses in town will usually work just fine. Stay away from the ultra high end gourmet places and instead opt for one of the moderately priced steak houses found in almost every mid-level Strip resort. You’re going to have to make reservations so while you’re looking for the phone number, check the menu prices listed on the restaurant’s website.

  • Golden Nugget

    For $2.95, you can get more breakfast than you can eat at the Golden Nugget, near the Bellagio. It is back off the strip and is apparently open 24 hours since we went there in the wee hours several mornings and it was still kickin.

  • Endless Nightlife

    This is what Vegas is known for and on Spring Break you can be certain that it will be Awesome. Your options for nightlife are endless, but here are some great spots that will get the conversation started. Post the rest in the comments below.

    Crown and Anchor Pub- English pub that attracts a college crowd and futbol fans.

    Wasted Space at the Hard Rock – The Hard Rock is famous for rock and roll and this club delivers. It has loud music and keeps the entertainment level high all night

  • Las Vegas Dive bars


    Dive bars show you a whole different side of Vegas than the hermetically-sealed neon bubble of the casinos.

    I lived in Vegas for four years and went out to dive bars far more nights than I didn’t. There’s one on every corner, often three or four. From the suburbs to the University to Downtown, dive bars are plentiful in Vegas, so a top nine is truly an exclusive list.

  • Downtown Las Vegas: Cheap Rooms, Strong Drinks, Cheap Gambling

    Las Vegas isn’t just for those high rollers you see in the Bond films.  If you’re low on cash but still want to experience the thrill of Las Vegas, consider booking a trip to the underrated, Fremont Street area.
     

  • Hitting the Strip on a Budget: The Best Ways to Extend your Dollar in Sin City

     

    The Las Vegas Strip is considered expensive for most people, let alone a couple of college students, but that doesn’t mean you should avoid the area altogether.  Smart spending will give you an opportunity to experience some of the best Vegas has to offer without sending you home penniless.
     

    Budget Tip #1 – Choose the correct hotel.

  • 5 Things to Expect in Las Vegas

    Summary: You might be expecting a lavish getaway during your visit to Las Vegas, but the real thing might not be the desert romp you had in mind. Here’s a heads-up on what a trip to Vegas is really like.

    Lights! Glamour! Adventure! Rivers of cash!

  • Tangoing with Lady Luck: My Night in the Casino


    The first time I gambled with real money was on a boat from Maine to Nova Scotia. I popped in a few coins, pulled the lever, and followed the spinning cherries of the slot machine with my eyes. It was stressful and exciting. It was also illegal. Being about eight at the time, I was promptly escorted from the small casino and returned to my parents.

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