Laughlin NV.... what do you know?

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » March 22, 2007 2:45 pm

Yes?
No?

Dave and I will be flying into Vegas this summer... and we were wondering... what is this place Laughlin?

Have you been? Would you return? Is it a rip?

I like the fact that is is on the CO river.... looks like nice scenery

Any thoughts or opinions would be welcomed.

MDown · Post by **MDown** » March 22, 2007 2:48 pm

IMO... Laughlin is a place that people drive thru on their way to Vegas.
If you're looking to get out of Vegas for a day I might suggest Red Rock Canyon.

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » March 22, 2007 2:50 pm

MDown wrote:IMO... Laughlin is a place that people drive thru on their way to Vegas.
If you're looking to get out of Vegas for a day I might suggest Red Rock Canyon.

How is the gambling there? Loose? Tight?

MDown · Post by **MDown** » March 22, 2007 2:55 pm

ToplessRideFL wrote:
MDown wrote:IMO... Laughlin is a place that people drive thru on their way to Vegas.
If you're looking to get out of Vegas for a day I might suggest Red Rock Canyon.
How is the gambling there? Loose? Tight?

Loser than the Strip... about the same as Downtown Vegas (Fremont Street is a sight if you've never seen it)

pbans · Post by **pbans** » March 22, 2007 2:56 pm

ToplessRideFL wrote:
MDown wrote:IMO... Laughlin is a place that people drive thru on their way to Vegas.
If you're looking to get out of Vegas for a day I might suggest Red Rock Canyon.
How is the gambling there? Loose? Tight?

We go to Laughlin every spring for the bike rally.....I did pretty well there on the machines last year.....it's kind of cool to go to Lake Havasu and see the London Bridge.
Oatman, Arizona is close and it's a pretty drive.....cool little old west town with wild burros wandering all over the town.....
Laughlin itself is sort of like Reno/Elko/Wendover a strip of casinos with no a lot else to do......that strip of the river is not particularly scenic.....

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » March 22, 2007 3:04 pm

MDown wrote:
ToplessRideFL wrote:
MDown wrote:IMO... Laughlin is a place that people drive thru on their way to Vegas.
If you're looking to get out of Vegas for a day I might suggest Red Rock Canyon.
How is the gambling there? Loose? Tight?
Loser than the Strip... about the same as Downtown Vegas (Fremont Street is a sight if you've never seen it)

I have...

thanks for the info!

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » March 22, 2007 3:28 pm

My parents like Laughlin. It's where old people go to escape Vegas and gamble.

Watch out for polyester suits, knee-high tube socks worn with sandals, and enough vericose veins to circumference the earth.

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » March 22, 2007 3:41 pm

buffettbride wrote:My parents like Laughlin. It's where old people go to escape Vegas and gamble.

Watch out for polyester suits, knee-high tube socks worn with sandals, and enough vericose veins to circumference the earth.

SPEW.....

Shoot...sounds like you are describing Florida's gaming boats...LOL

El mojito · Post by **El mojito** » March 22, 2007 4:04 pm

We went in late August when we got out of the truck I had sunglass on and my eyes felt like "2 eggs in a hot frying pan" the outside temp was 119 and dry. we will not be going back in the summer any time soon.

It was HOT! HOT! HOT!

ladyparrothead · Post by **ladyparrothead** » March 22, 2007 4:34 pm

I am going this w/e to stay with friends outside Laughlin near the river- but we usually spend some time gambling

Most descriptions are accurate - the heat depends on the time of year. It is not as much fun as Vegas - more laid back and the casinos are not as close together.

PM me if you want more info.

OttoCal · Post by **OttoCal** » March 22, 2007 4:38 pm

We were just talking about this last night- my mom has her vacation house on the AZ side of Mesquite, NV and they love Laughlin- they say it is more laid back, cheaper, and the dealers actually smile at you while they are taking your money, unlike Las Vegas, where they consider it to be all business.

I get the feeling it is like Las Vegas used to be. I have never been to LV other than to see the current glitzy state, but I have been to smaller gambling cities and I think I know what they mean.

So my guess is that it is easier to get around, cheaper in general, and probably attracts a good number of old farts. But could be fun, if you are not looking for the 'party all night at a hot club' type of scene.

pbans · Post by **pbans** » March 22, 2007 4:45 pm

OttoCal wrote:We were just talking about this last night- my mom has her vacation house on the AZ side of Mesquite, NV and they love Laughlin- they say it is more laid back, cheaper, and the dealers actually smile at you while they are taking your money, unlike Las Vegas, where they consider it to be all business.

I get the feeling it is like Las Vegas used to be. I have never been to LV other than to see the current glitzy state, but I have been to smaller gambling cities and I think I know what they mean.

So my guess is that it is easier to get around, cheaper in general, and probably attracts a good number of old farts. But could be fun, if you are not looking for the 'party all night at a hot club' type of scene.

I really like Mesquite!!
The Casablanca is nice....has a great pool and spa.....they've had some decent shows there, too!

OttoCal · Post by **OttoCal** » March 22, 2007 4:50 pm

pbans wrote:
OttoCal wrote:We were just talking about this last night- my mom has her vacation house on the AZ side of Mesquite, NV and they love Laughlin- they say it is more laid back, cheaper, and the dealers actually smile at you while they are taking your money, unlike Las Vegas, where they consider it to be all business.

I get the feeling it is like Las Vegas used to be. I have never been to LV other than to see the current glitzy state, but I have been to smaller gambling cities and I think I know what they mean.

So my guess is that it is easier to get around, cheaper in general, and probably attracts a good number of old farts. But could be fun, if you are not looking for the 'party all night at a hot club' type of scene.
I really like Mesquite!!
The Casablanca is nice....has a great pool and spa.....they've had some decent shows there, too!

Cool, I'll let them know, they like shows. I haven't been to visit yet, I am resisiting since they are in a development that is for people of a certain age.

They love it there though!

pbans · Post by **pbans** » March 22, 2007 4:52 pm

OttoCal wrote:
pbans wrote:
OttoCal wrote:We were just talking about this last night- my mom has her vacation house on the AZ side of Mesquite, NV and they love Laughlin- they say it is more laid back, cheaper, and the dealers actually smile at you while they are taking your money, unlike Las Vegas, where they consider it to be all business.

I get the feeling it is like Las Vegas used to be. I have never been to LV other than to see the current glitzy state, but I have been to smaller gambling cities and I think I know what they mean.

So my guess is that it is easier to get around, cheaper in general, and probably attracts a good number of old farts. But could be fun, if you are not looking for the 'party all night at a hot club' type of scene.
I really like Mesquite!!
The Casablanca is nice....has a great pool and spa.....they've had some decent shows there, too!
Cool, I'll let them know, they like shows. I haven't been to visit yet, I am resisiting since they are in a development that is for people of a certain age. They love it there though!

yeah, that whole area from St. George to Mesquite is like that......hell, I hope to retire down there someday! I'm searching for polyester jumpsuits for hubby on ebay right now!

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » March 23, 2007 6:42 am

Well last night we poured over the web sites... keeping all your tips in mind...thank you so much!!!!

We want to play in a few poker tourney and last year in Vegas never had any luck as the waits were so long.... not to mention the young gun Internet players who come to Vegas thinking they are the next Phil Ivey.... so I think we'll grab a car @ the airport and venture down to Laughlin ...hell we are old....er......

Not to mention we realy enjoy blackjack...and on the strip a $5 table is a rare find....

It will be nice to see some of that part of the world.... then head back to Vegas for the last few days of our stay. Cannot leave without spending a day in Margaritaville....

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » March 23, 2007 6:59 am

pbans wrote:
OttoCal wrote:
pbans wrote:
OttoCal wrote:We were just talking about this last night- my mom has her vacation house on the AZ side of Mesquite, NV and they love Laughlin- they say it is more laid back, cheaper, and the dealers actually smile at you while they are taking your money, unlike Las Vegas, where they consider it to be all business.

I get the feeling it is like Las Vegas used to be. I have never been to LV other than to see the current glitzy state, but I have been to smaller gambling cities and I think I know what they mean.

So my guess is that it is easier to get around, cheaper in general, and probably attracts a good number of old farts. But could be fun, if you are not looking for the 'party all night at a hot club' type of scene.
I really like Mesquite!!
The Casablanca is nice....has a great pool and spa.....they've had some decent shows there, too!
Cool, I'll let them know, they like shows. I haven't been to visit yet, I am resisiting since they are in a development that is for people of a certain age. They love it there though!
yeah, that whole area from St. George to Mesquite is like that......hell, I hope to retire down there someday! I'm searching for polyester jumpsuits for hubby on ebay right now!

Vintage Clothing Category..

MICHIPHIN · Post by **MICHIPHIN** » March 23, 2007 12:05 pm

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dean_siu · Post by **dean_siu** » March 23, 2007 1:03 pm

ToplessRideFL wrote:Well last night we poured over the web sites... keeping all your tips in mind...thank you so much!!!!

We want to play in a few poker tourney and last year in Vegas never had any luck as the waits were so long.... not to mention the young gun Internet players who come to Vegas thinking they are the next Phil Ivey.... so I think we'll grab a car @ the airport and venture down to Laughlin ...hell we are old....er...... Not to mention we realy enjoy blackjack...and on the strip a $5 table is a rare find....

It will be nice to see some of that part of the world.... then head back to Vegas for the last few days of our stay. Cannot leave without spending a day in Margaritaville....

When are you coming out this way? I'd love to join you at Margaritaville some afternoon for cocktails! I could probably provide some good tips on poker tournaments as well if I know what days you are looking.

If you're in town the first Wednesday of a month, you're always welcome to visit our phlocking for the Las Vegas Parrothead Club. Also, Phins to the West is happening first weekend in May if that happens to coincide with your trip.

Let me know and hope to meet up!

AlbatrossFlyer · Post by **AlbatrossFlyer** » March 23, 2007 1:05 pm

old people / low budget....