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Las Vegas Strip Great Place to People Watch
- November 29, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
Autumnrose2008 from fort Collins, Colorado
I have been to Vegas many times. I have been to every casino and played almost every slot machine in Vegas. At least my pocket book feels like I have. I have been all over the strip walked from one end to the other and have seen lots of strange and wonderful things during my times visiting the strip.
Walking up and down the strip you can see many things. There are people out there that are trying to make a buck you can tip them for a photo opp. This last trip out I was able to get my daughter and a man dressed up all in gold like a statue on video. It was pretty cool. We were also able to get some video of her holding a monitor lizard, thats all cool but its not what makes the Las Vegas Strip so wonderful.
The Las Vegas Strip has so much to see. Its a virtual wonderland in the desert. As you walk up and down the strip you are surrounded by many other tourist that are out to have a good time. If you are a people watcher like me then this is the place to do it.
I have seen some very weird things as I people watch on the strip. Men that are very much manly men that are dressed as women. You would think that these people would not want to be photoed but they do. You can actually tip them to have them pose with you. I have seen a man dressed as a cheerleader, a man dressed as Captian America, a man dressed all in gold he was painted gold. There was also a man with his monitor lizard that you can have your picture taken with. Now these people are not gonna get up in your face if you dont tip them but they will be much friendlier getting the pose right if you do tip.
The strip is a great place to see the city as it husles and busles along. You can see the city as it works people going to and from work. You can see tourist as they make there way from one casino to another. You can see just about anything you can even see someone famous if your in the right spot at the right time.
I love the strip and make it a must on our trips we enjoy walking up and then down the strip taking in all the sites that you miss when you are wizzing by in a car.
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Amazing Sights for Free on the Strip
- May 1, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
artslover from Calgary, Alberta
Since we did not manage evening activities, other than dining, we did not see any shows nor gamble at the casinos, although gambling seems to be something which can be done 24/7. In any event, we did manage to do some shopping in the many shops attached to the hotels along the Strip. While walking up and down the Strip we were well amused to spent a lot of time just looking at the themed hotels.
A couple of things to note about walking the Strip: everyone tells you how long the blocks are but you just don’t appreciate that comment until you try to walk somewhere. Crossing the Strip itself, Las Vegas Boulevard to be exact, takes longer than you think. The traffic signals show 45 seconds and it takes all of that walking at a brisk pace. The pedestrian overpasses become something you really appreciate especially when walking with people who are slow. Most of them even have escalators, although, early in the morning, they were stopped, and I understand, they get turned off late a night. The late nights were not a problem for our group.
The most interesting hotel sights:
The Bellagio with its fountains synchronized to music and the colourful glass flowers by Dale Chihuly in the lobby ceiling
Paris – just too funny to see the pint sized Eiffel Tower
New York New York with the petite Statute of Liberty and the Coney Island roller coaster riders whose screams you can hear from a long way off
The pyramid and Sphinx of the Luxor
The Venetian hotel canals, mini Rialto Bridge, Doge’s Palace replica and St. Marks Square – but what is with the heavy perfume smell inside?
Caesar’s Palace with the ancient Roman statuary outside and people posing as statues on the inside
The painted ceiling of the Miracle Mile shops, formerly Aladdin's Desert
The Las Vegas Strip provided some great eye candy and all for free.
From journal Slow Motion Vacation in Las Vegas
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Free (and Cheap) on the Strip
- November 29, 2007
- Rated 5 of 5 by
carolynann831 from Jefferson, Texas
We stayed on the north end of the strip across from the Sahara, where a roller coaster zooms by just above your head as you walk onto the property. Inside the Sahara is Nascar memorabilia and the Nascar Cafe. We took pictures in front of one of the cars. If you are into Nascar, this is a must free visit. Also on this end of the strip is the Stratosphere and Circus Circus with circus acts every half hour.
It helps to mentally divide the strip into three sections(north/middle/south.) Walk from here or use the monorail for fast transportation. Use the deuce bus for slow observation of the strip. You can do each for around $5 and both stop(or in this case, begin) at the Sahara.
Midstrip, walk inside Caesars Palace to the Forum Shops to see the talking statues and the Atlantis water show. And at the Venetian, the canal features gondalas that can be viewed outside while walking over a bridge leading into the Venetian. A few more steps, you're in front of the Mirage where a volcano errupts every 15 minutes. Standing on the sidewalk, we could feel the heat from the fire. Best viewing time--after dark!! Inside the Mirage is a tropical rainforest and a white tiger habitat. A little further south, you will enjoy a little European ambiance strolling in front of the Bellagio. Watch the Fountains from the sidewalk at the Bellagio. Then walk up toward the Bellagio entrance, turn around and take a picture of the Eiffel tower at Paris Las Vegas.(monorail station at Paris.) Once inside the Bellagio, visit the Botanical Gardens. When we were there, the garden was a beautiful autumn theme that was amazing and free to walk through.
South strip cluster starts at the MGM Grand(another monorail station.) Inside the MGM see the lions, descendants of the original MGM lion. Next to MGM is Showcase mall which features M&M World and Coca-Cola world.(I loved Coca-Cola world) Across the street is New York, New York with another roller coaster travelling over your head(and the Statue of Liberty's.) Then just south of that is Excalbur which looks like a medieval castle and is somewhat child friendly with a midway, and Sponge Bob and jousting shows. There is also a free tram here that will take you to the Luxor and Mandalay Bay. The Luxor,a pyramid with a light beam shooting from the top, is awesome to see at night and Mandalay Bay has the best pool with a real sand beach. You have to come here just to see the pool area. We spent a lot of time at the Mandalay because it hosted PBR(bullriders) fan zone(also free).
Throughout the strip, in every nook and cranny you'll find shopping!! Also everywhere was one of my favorite free things, the desert mountains surrounding Vegas, viewed from the strip are an ecclectic beautiful merging of modern and natural wonders.
From journal Bulls in Vegas!
Night Flight Over the strip
- February 21, 2007
- Rated 4 of 5 by
toytwin78 from escondido, California
There are many helicopter flights companies to choose, we went with Heli USA for best price. For about $75 per person for the night flight over the Las Vegas Strip at night. It is so scenic to see all the lights from that angle (and I am afraid of heights... but it was nice).
From journal Only in Vegas... Baby...
Night Flight Over the Strip
- February 3, 2007
- Rated 4 of 5 by
toytwin78 from escondido, California
This is a very interesting tour with excellent views of the Strip at night. I personally am afraid of heights but this was OK. Beautiful and romantic. My husband loved it!
From journal Vegas 07