If you want decent food at decent prices, you need to hit the "old strip". Plus the light show is a pretty cool sight to see.
I got married in Vegas last August. Coming from Alaska, I was certain the 106 degree temperatures would destroy me....and I was almost right. However, that was my first trip to a desert climate and it's far better than the heat in Texas or Florida. Anyway, you really don't need a vehicle in Vegas. You'll find yourself walking quite a bit, or taking a cab to anywhere not on the main strip. One day we rented a brand new Corvette and drove to the Hoover Dam. That was an absolute blast! - Sean On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 9:24 AM, Brian Desmond <[email protected]>wrote: > *I’ve been to some good buffets before but good food for me in Vegas is a > nice restaurant. * > > * * > > *Thanks,* > > *Brian Desmond* > > *[email protected]* > > * * > > *c - 312.731.3132* > > * * > > * * > > *From:* Maglinger, Paul [mailto:[email protected]] > *Sent:* Thursday, September 09, 2010 8:54 AM > > *To:* NT System Admin Issues > *Subject:* RE: OT: Completely off topic > > > > I heard about the “fantastic food” at the casino buffets. I was not > impressed. > > > > -Paul > > > > *From:* Brian Desmond [mailto:[email protected]] > *Sent:* Wednesday, September 08, 2010 10:43 PM > > *To:* NT System Admin Issues > *Subject:* RE: OT: Completely off topic > > > > *Add Hoover Dam to your Vegas list.* > > * * > > *Do you like good (like really good) food? That’s probably my favorite > thing to do (and spend money on) in both of these places. If you want some > food recommendations in LA let me know. I’d also look up when the Food > Trucks are all out in Venice (it’s a couple days a month I think) as they’re > a unique experience. * > > * * > > *In LA, I’d add The Getty, Venice, Santa Monica, possibly drive down to > San Diego (spend a night or two there it’s really nice and totally different > – only like 90 mins away). The USS Midway is fun in San Diego, you can > actually take light rail to Tijuana also. Drive through like La Jolla and > such along the coast. In general driving along the coast (PCH) is generally > very pretty. Topanga Canyon north of LA is a fun drive. The San Diego Zoo is > one of the top zoos out there (though I haven’t yet been). Legoland and > Disneyland are nearby to both if you’re in to either of those things. > Hollywood walk of fame of course. Personally I think you have too much time > in both of these places. Are you open to customizing a bit? * > > * * > > * * > > * * > > *Thanks,* > > *Brian Desmond* > > *[email protected]* > > * * > > *c - 312.731.3132* > > * * > > * * > > *From:* James Hill [mailto:[email protected]] > *Sent:* Wednesday, September 08, 2010 6:45 PM > > *To:* NT System Admin Issues > *Subject:* RE: OT: Completely off topic > > > > Haha.. ok on list it is. > > > > I’ll be on the West Coast. Mainly after things to do in LA and Vegas. > Have 4-6 days in LA and 5 in Vegas so not a lot of time. Will have a car > though. After that I’m on a boat for 7 days down to Mexico and back. > > > > So far for LA:- > > > > · Tar Pits > > · Long Beach > > · Universal Studios > > · Eat something with cheese on it (I’ve heard it’s really hard to > find in the U.S. J) > > > > Vegas:- > > > > · Grand Canyon (of course) > > · cirque du soleil > > · Obvious stuff like walking the strip and checking out each of the > big casinos > > · Crazy as it sounds I’m more interested in the shows etc rather > than the gambling. > > > > I’ll be sure to bring some koala toys (after I remove the made in china > label). I’ve heard I’ll have to talk slow so that you Yanks can understand > me. > > > > As for the “crikey!” comment I actually don’t live that far from Australia > Zoo which was built by Steve Irwin (which is one of the few people that ever > uses that word these days) > > > > Wouldn’t mind jumping around like a fool in front of a Microsoft Kinect if > I can find one. > > > > James. > > > > > > > > *From:* Richard Stovall [mailto:[email protected]] > *Sent:* Thursday, 9 September 2010 11:05 AM > *To:* NT System Admin Issues > *Subject:* Re: OT: Completely off topic > > > > Crikey, mate! If you want "some tips from some of the locals on this > list", just ask. We're already here! > > > > And since you asked, here are a few: > > > > 1) North America is really, really large. (Maybe even larger than > Australia!) The farther north you go, the heavier clothing you'll need. > > 2) Always buy Americans a beer first. After that they'll fall all over > themselves to return the kindness for the rest of the night. And to hear > your funny accent. Seriously. You'll come out way ahead on this one, and > save a tonne of money. > > 3) 2) Does not work on people from Canada or Mexico. > > 4) Tell them your great grandfather was a hardened, unrepentant criminal > from England. They expect to hear it anyway, even if he was a priest, or an > Aborigine, or a Prime Minister. > > 5) Bring your a Koala with you as an ice breaker. Everyone has one, right? > > > > If I've missed anything, just ask. > > > > Cheers, G'day, and all that stuff. > > > > RS > > > > On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 8:03 PM, James Hill <[email protected]> > wrote: > > I’m holidaying in North America next month and would like to get some tips > from some of the locals on this list. > > > > I believe there is a completely off topic list somewhere. If someone would > be kind enough to point me to it (off list of course) it would be > appreciated. > > > > Unless of course it is like Fight Club. > > > > James. > > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
