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Posted: **March 31, 2005 10:35 pm**

Take to top.

Posted: **April 1, 2005 1:02 pm**

Oh sort of like "bump"

Posted: **April 2, 2005 11:21 am**

TraderRick wrote:There've been a whole lot of great VEGAS TIPS for BNr's (from BNr veterans)...here's the updated rundown:

-Great Mexican restaurants: Diego's @ MGM Grand, Isla @ Treasure Island, Bamboleo's @ Rio
-Great Italian restaurant: Battista's(behind Flamingo's), menu painted on the wall, free wine and salad w/ dinner.
-Great Oriental: Grand Wok @ MGM, best sushi and phad tai
-Hottest Afterhours Bar: Drai's @ Barbary Coast (downstairs)...til 3am, techno, etc
-Awesome Vegas Strip Views: Voodoo Lounge & Cafe @ the Rio, Ghostbar @ the Palms, Margaritaville (3rd level)
-Best Flair Bartending: Carnival Court (between Harrahs & the Imperial) Great variety bands & reasonably priced drinks
-Western-styled Fun: The Texan for mechanical bull riding and Red Rock Canyon for hiking
-Best People (& Bellagio Fountain) Watching: Mon Ami Gabi (outdoor cafe) in front of the Paris.
-Great Sandwiches & Cheesecake: The Stage Deli @ The Forum Shops
-Some Other Entertainment Options: Blue Man Group @ the Luxor... $69/person, great finale, tickets somewhat available,Comedy Stop @ Tropicana...cheap tickets, great comedy @ $29ea w/2 drinks, "O" @ Bellagio somewhat elitest, but amazing nonetheless- cheap seats are $100.
-Biggest Bowling Alley: This would be at Gold Coast
-Penny Slots: Go on down to Terrible Herbst
-Great Restaurants/ Bars @ Mandalay Bay: House of Blues (great breakfasts of all thing, dinners & more)- great night spot, Island Bar- good music mix, older crowd, RumJungle- great dance club, techno/house music
-Dean's Favorite Restaurant (Hawaiian Fusion Seafood): Roy's
-Dave's Favorite Restaurant: Voodoo Cafe @ Rio
-J's Steakhouse Choice: The Steak House @ Treasure Island
-Biggest Tequila Selection in Vegas (and maybe the world): Isla (also at Treasure Island

Ahhhh Vegas... is there just possibly too much to humanly enjoy here???

I think not...keep posting.

PHins uP!

For all the Vegas Virgins...now there's an oxymoron...here's a list of tips from BN'rs over the last few months...a lot more throughout this thread

Posted: **April 3, 2005 5:01 pm**

Just bringing this back to the top of the list. This thread has come in very handy for our planning. Thanx for all the tips.

Posted: **April 3, 2005 8:06 pm**

Awwww, Vegas. Maybe one day I'll make it out there.

Posted: **April 3, 2005 8:16 pm**

land_shark3 wrote:Awwww, Vegas. Maybe one day I'll make it out there.

Posted: **September 23, 2005 12:52 am**

alpomatic wrote:Just bringing this back to the top of the list. This thread has come in very handy for our planning. Thanx for all the tips.

Ditto. I thought I'd bring it back to the top to help those trying to plan for the October concerts.
Dan

Posted: **September 23, 2005 1:35 am**

Been to Vegas a few times and had some great fun. If you are into thrills, the roller coaster atop the Stratosphere was quite a rush. If food is your pleasure, I think the Spice Market at the Aladdin had the biggest variety and was oh so delicious. I don't drink and don't do the night club thing, so I'm sorry I cannot help much in that arena. Don't miss the Piano Bar at Times Square at the NYNY, it is a rocking good time. I plan on being there Sunday night after the 10/22 show, it would be a great time to gather some of the BN'ers and phlock land there for an evening. The fountains at Bellagio are relaxing. I know there's so much more, but these are some of my immediate thoughts.

Posted: **October 3, 2005 8:24 pm**

Island_Dog wrote:Personally, I always enjoy taking a ride out to Red Rock Canyon and doing some hiking and rock climbing.

But for the more mainstream, Freemont Street Experience is a must, Treasure Island outdoor show, the bar outside of Harrah's is always hoppin', and if you're up to it, mosey on down to the Texan and ride the mechanical bull. Those cowboys hate it when a parrothead rolls in in shorts and loud shirt and beat their times.

I know it's been a long time since this was posted but I just read it and... I am a cowgirl, but wait, I am a parrothead, but, I'm a cowgirl, but....
Really- I was raised on a horse ranch in Miami- well just outside of Miami. So I could beat their time legit!!!!!!
You know what Jimmy says- "Got a Caribbean soul I can barely control and some Texas hidden here in my heart."

Posted: **October 4, 2005 11:10 am**

One thing I might suggest to Parrotheads coming to Vegas for a full spectrum Vegas experience (if the budget allows) is to plan to see another major show while you're there...maybe "La Reve" at the Wynn, or "O" at Bellagio, or just an old fashioned Vegas show like "Jubilee" at Bally's.

You'll only see these kinds of spectacles in Vegas- something to tell the grandkids and all... you won't regret it, I promise.

Now there's a way to get a FREE show and dinner- if you're willing to give up a couple hours at one of these time share presentations. (The one that comes to mind is the one that's based in the Flamingo lobby.) Just be strong (have a few margartitas beforehand) and you get to see the show of your choice with dinner. It's really pretty easy- we've done it and we'll do it again!

Now with the freebie shows you will only be able to choose from shows that obviously haven't been sold out yet upon your arrival. Chances are that the seats you will be looking at for "O", "La Reve", and "Mystere" will be sold out by the time you get into town. They usually sell out a month-plus out...go to the show sites and check now for availabilty now... www.vegas.com/shows

So if that floats your boat jump on it now!

PHins uP my PHriends!!!

Posted: **October 5, 2005 10:40 am**

TraderRick wrote:One thing I might suggest to Parrotheads coming to Vegas for a full spectrum Vegas experience (if the budget allows) is to plan to see another major show while you're there...maybe "La Reve" at the Wynn, or "O" at Bellagio, or just an old fashioned Vegas show like "Jubilee" at Bally's.

You'll only see these kinds of spectacles in Vegas- something to tell the grandkids and all... you won't regret it, I promise.

Now there's a way to get a FREE show and dinner- if you're willing to give up a couple hours at one of these time share presentations. (The one that comes to mind is the one that's based in the Flamingo lobby.) Just be strong (have a few margartitas beforehand) and you get to see the show of your choice with dinner. It's really pretty easy- we've done it and we'll do it again!

Now with the freebie shows you will only be able to choose from shows that obviously haven't been sold out yet upon your arrival. Chances are that the seats you will be looking at for "O", "La Reve", and "Mystere" will be sold out by the time you get into town. They usually sell out a month-plus out...go to the show sites and check now for availabilty now... www.vegas.com/shows

So if that floats your boat jump on it now!

PHins uP my PHriends!!!

How long do they keep you @ these time-share things? I did one in West Palm Beach, Florida and we were there ALL DAY!

Posted: **October 6, 2005 10:34 pm**

If you go to the Carnaval Bar at Harrah's, Harrah's has a free bus to it's sister property, the Rio.
Voodoo Lounge at the Rio has been mentioned here as a GREAT view of Vegas from WAY up there!! (for those of you who like to get high...)
Ghost Bar at the Palm is an "in" place, but the line can be painfully long.
And for us dirty old men, Coyote Ugly is worth a visit. They let amateurs dance on the bar, then fill them with free booze so they'll keep dancing!!!
(Not that there's anything WRONG with that...)

Nine Fine Irishmen restaurant at New York, New York serves a very authentic Irish meal in a great pub atmosphere.

Posted: **August 24, 2006 11:30 am**

Just thought I'd bring this thread up for some "refreshing". Beside the great times had with Parrotheads almost everyone stumbles on a great new Vegas goodie they'd like to share with all of us. Please jump on in with any recent ( or not so recent) "must dos" in Vegas..

Posted: **August 24, 2006 11:40 am**

Defimoff1 wrote:
TraderRick wrote:
Defimoff1 wrote: Another place I'm always impressed with is the House of Blues- for breakfast of all things!! Jambalaya and eggs- incredible. The most amazing thing about that place is that as soon as walk through their entryway you truly enter another world and the casino behind you disappears. Wonderful ambiance. And at night that place takes off!!Phins uP!!
House of Blues, http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/lasvegas/ for all of the newbies, is at Mandalay Bay. Mandalay is a cool place. They have an awesome aquarium.
http://www.mandalaybay.com/entertainment/shark/
Their Island Bar is a lot of fun at night.... good mix of music and a little older crowd. Watch out though.... its hooker heaven!!! Rumjungle at Mandalay is a super dance club at night for those that like techno and house type music, http://www.vegas.com/nightclubs/rumjungle/ and daytime and evenings its a great semi-upscale restaurant. http://www.vegas.com/searchagent/restau ... antId=3255 I ate there in Oct with CRC, Jane, Michi, etc. I ordered the BBQ. They brought out at least 7 different meats!! Incredible!!

One thing regarding eating in Vegas. The old idea that its cheap to eat there is a thing of the past. You can dine on Subway and stuff cheaply if you want, but there are endless places for fine dining. For little more than what it would cost you to eat at Margaritaville, you can have an outstanding meal at a number of places. (of course no trip to M'ville would be complete without a cheeseburger in paradise at least once) Regarding buffets: Some are decent, some aren't. They aren't all that cheap. Again, for what it costs you can do much better at a real restaurant.

Dean will be bent if I don't mention Roy's. http://www.usmenuguide.com/royslvmenu.html
Yes Deano, the food was superb and the chocolate souffle was to die for. But you know Vodoo blows it away.... lol!!! (a disagreement we've had for years)

I thought the really good ones got into heaven. You say this like it was a bad thing..

Posted: **August 24, 2006 1:07 pm**

Where or who is having the de-bauchery ???????

Posted: **August 24, 2006 1:28 pm**

MaParrotheads wrote:Where or who is having the de-bauchery ???????

The girls in hooker heaven?

Posted: **August 24, 2006 1:33 pm**

I meant the strip clubs, swingers and partiers !!!!!!!!!!!

Posted: **August 24, 2006 8:33 pm**

With all of us in town, I know Margaritaville will be crowded but if you are staying in town for a couple days before or after the concert, try what was suggested above: Top deck bar at Margaritaville. We really enjoyed sitting up there, Margaritas in hand watching the strip traffic go by and the Bellagio fountains.

Posted: **August 25, 2006 5:42 pm**

fleshandbone wrote:With all of us in town, I know Margaritaville will be crowded but if you are staying in town for a couple days before or after the concert, try what was suggested above: Top deck bar at Margaritaville. We really enjoyed sitting up there, Margaritas in hand watching the strip traffic go by and the Bellagio fountains.

And even though the crowd issue might seem overwhelming...jump in line, especially on the 3rd floor, and you'll likely get a table/chair sooner than you might have thought

Posted: **August 25, 2006 9:02 pm**

MaParrotheads wrote:I meant the strip clubs, swingers and partiers !!!!!!!!!!!

there is one strip club across from the hard rock on paradise road. i think the name is.....club paradise...........it opens late afternoon or early evening and closes when the sun comes up.

"jimmy buffett--a legend in his spare time"

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De-bauchery, De-parties and some other VEGAS de-lights!

debaunchery in vegas

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Where will it be ???

Re: Where will it be ???

not the Hookers

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