teach leeshie about Vegas

[recycling goddess]

okay, so we leave for seattle and then vegas soon... so, teach me a little about vegas. what should i definitely take the kids to see, what should i avoid.

we are staying at circus circus... how far is the luxor from there? (wedding is in the luxor)

who here lives there?

[frankykeno]

Just remember...."what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas"

Oh and if Wayne Newton pinches your bum, just say "thank you Mr. Newton" then run like hell!

We want pics (not specifically of any bum pinching of course).

[Kristy]

My Dad lives there. I love Vegas. Not sure what to avoid as I haven't been there in a long time. My fav. when I was a kid was Circus Circus, and the Big dome, I forget what its called but it has a roller coaster in it. Also my Dad said Mandalay Bay is really cool too.

Oh and you have to go to the space needle, or whatever its called, there is one in seattle too but I think the one in Vegas is bigger. Either way, its awesome being up that high and seeing the view.

While in Seattle go to the Aquarium if you get the chance.

As far as Vegas goes, I will email my Dad and see if there are any cool events happening while you will be there. When are you supposed to be in Vegas?

[LadyOhh]

Vegas is a great place for adults... I don't think so much for the kids as much, but then again, I don't go with kids.


I went to the Mandalay Bay aquarium that said it had like 300 species of reptiles/aquatic things. It was rather nice for the size, but only had like a Caiman and a Water Monitor and Sharks.

Nice to walk thru though...

Also, the Wynn is very nice, so is the Bellagio.

There is a hotel, which I cannot recall at the moment, that has some really awesome birds (Pelicans, Flamingos, Tropical birds, and some Penguins). I think that was the Wynn....

Beautiful!


Childrens stuff, I recall being at the MGM and there having a large childrens area with a small amusement park inside.



I go to Vegas every couple of months due to it being so close.

You'll have a great time. There is plenty to do there.

[recycling goddess]

is the seattle aquarium really a good one?

we are going to be there between the 15th and 19th (vegas)

and jo... i'm hoping to get my bum pinched in vegas. after all, i've lost over 40 lbs... i think i deserve a little bum pinchin'!

[recycling goddess]

okay so i did a map quest and we are 3 miles from the luxor... so definitely won't be walking to the wedding LOL

i want to take in the wax museum for sure. i hope the kids will like that.

what is the Wynn and Bellagio?

[recycling goddess]

oh and what is the weather like there in november? is it still warm or should we bring warm clothes?

[Kristy]

The Seattle aquarium is really nice from what I remember. I am pretty sure they have expanded too. I would check out there website. I absolutely loved it when my Dad took me and a friend one summer.

http://www.seattleaquarium.org/NetCo...d=183&srcid=-2

Then there is also the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle
They have a Retic and an Annie there. The last time I went I think it was the Annie that I saw and it was HUGE. I could be wrong though, it may have been another Snake.

I will email my Dad and find out if anything is going on that is kid friendly. If I can even get a hold of him. I still haven't heard from him since the gecko thing. Who knows though with him.

[Kristy]

oh and what is the weather like there in november? is it still warm or should we bring warm clothes?

For Seattle bring Warm Clothes for sure. Its already cold in the Northwest, its 45 degrees here in Idaho right now. Its supposed to get colder. Come Nov. it will be pretty cold.

Not sure how Vegas weather will be, but you could probably get away with Shorts or at least light clothing.

[cassandra]

The Wynn and Bellagio are big hotels....the Bellagio is the one with a big "white" fountain display...they are worth just walking through. =)

My tidbit of advice is on food; the bar/restaurant in the Hilton, Quark's Bar and Restaurant (they have a Star Trek theme) is awesome. I have never had bad food there, they have good prices and I love their ginormous cocktail, the Warp Core Breach. Oh and Klingons, etc. walking around are FUN! Personally, I never feel like I get my money's worth out of huge buffets in Vegas...

I've seen kids there before, so shouldn't be a problem.

There is also the Star Trek Experience, a sort of ride there...if you are a MAJOR Trekkie, definitely hit that. If not, it may not be worth the money to you. =) And there are plenty Star Trek displays around the restaurant that are fun to look at.