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Any fun ideas or great restaurants that we shouldn't miss. We are heading to Las Vegas during April vacation (me, dh, dd (8)). We will be spending some time visiting with my dh's family who live out there. We did get tickets to see "O" at the Bellagio. I want to check out Bodies the Exhibition at the Luxor, and my dd wants to go to see a magician and to M&M World. Anyone know of any magician shows that would be appropriate for an 8-year old? Thanks for your help! I know it has got to be warmer out there than it is here in Massachusetts right now! brrrrr.
If you're going to see "O" then definitely considering eating at the Bellagio buffet. It's like having fine dining but cafeteria style! Try to plan on spending some extra time at the Bellagio, because there's so much to see just walking around the hotel.
As for magician shows, definitely go to Lance Burton's show at the Monte Carlo. His early show is practically geared towards kids. I think you'll really like it!
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Oh, I love M&M's world! Sorry I can't offer advice on additional stuff to do. I thought the Luxor pyramid was really cool to look at, and of course the fountain show outside the Bellagio.
M&M World was really . I don't know about magicians but what about Madame Tussauds, the arcade and roller coaster in New Your New York, the Lion habitat at the MGM and the The Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay?
I second Lance Burton, but make sure it's his early show. His old show (when he was at Hacienda) had a topless late version, so I'm not sure if his Monte Carlo show does or not. But otherwise, his magic tricks are very cool and appealing to all ages.
You're getting some good advice on things to do with kids. If you're here for a decent amount of time, a day trip to Hoover Dam or Red Rock Canyon would be nice, to really see the desert and such....
The Rick Thomas Magic Show was a great one for kids, but I think he's not in LV anymore. If the Lance Burton is more than you want to pay, Nathan Burton (I believe that's lance's son, he was on one of those reality talent shows) is performing at the Flamingo during the day, and Mac King is at Harrah's (his is a comedy magic show). I know you can find a coupon for Mac King, not sure about Nathan Burton.
The Terry Fator show starts up at the Mirage in March. He won America's Got Talent one of the previous seasons. He is a great ventriloquist/comedian/singer. I want to go back to Vegas just to see his show!!!
The first time I went to Vegas was in April, and the weather was great! The thermometer said 90 degrees, but without the humidity, it felt like mid 70s to me. I wore shorts the whole time but never sweated once.
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Must see Mac King - best show on the strip -paid or free simply the best comic magician. Free tickets are given out around Harrah's near midday (must buy a drink to enter)
Forget Chriss Angel's Believe (was on at Luxor in Oct 08) overhyped.
My pick for best buffets -Flamingo, Caesar's Palace and (dare I say it) Circus Circus. Flamingo even give out 2 4 1 tix along the strip near Bally's.
Don't bother with S&R's Lion habitat at Mirage - very overpriced. Go to MGM's lion habitat - heaps better and free!
Nathan Burton was on at Tropicana (I think?) in the afternoon and free tix were available after qualifying through the Tropicana's player program. We saw this show just for my DS but it was fantastic and we all loved it. Sadly Rick Thomas isn't at Tropicana anymore. Ohhhh!
On a previous trip we liked the Star Trek exhibit at the Hilton hotel (off strip)
We had a good time on the Venitian's gondolas - although quite expensive for 11 min ride. Great for a one time visit. Kids loved Madame Tussard's - not my scene though.
If you like heights - visit the top of Stratosphere hotel or Paris's Eiffel Tower - both have great views. Eiffel is my choice because you can get a great look at the Bellegio's fountains. Must take a side trip out to Hoover dam - a truly magnificent place - a great history lesson for DD.
Caesar's Palace forum shoppes have an Atlantis 'automatronic' show on the hour which is pretty special. Don't forget to visit the awesome toy store there (sorry ? name - has a huge wooden horse at the entry...you'll see)
New York's roller coaster is great value too but Speed-the ride at Sahara was a better thrill (it's closed now...) Do NY coaster at night.
Your DD may be interested in the carnival type game arcade at the Excalibur hotel - the service is poor & it's showing signs of needing a refurb but games are fun.
Coming from Oz we quite enjoyed spending up at the outlet stores. So if that interests you, the child friendly one is Premium Outlets a mile or so past the Luxor.
Try out the Outback Steakhouse (door next to M&M world) Aussies love their steak but this place is so not aussie food. It's tasty and reasonably priced though.
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I just got back last week and saw O you will love it its amazing
I however did not have enough time in the day to see everything I wanted to.
in fact I dont remember much of my trip, still waiting for others pics lol
i the only thing i missed on my last trip that i'm dying to do is fun maybe for the whole family . the pinball HOF is in las vagas look up there web site it seems like you can kill a few hours there . and good luck i'm dying to want to go back too.
I can highly recommend Capo's restaurant. My DBiL is executive chef!
They just opened a new location a block from my in-laws! They tried it, but DH and I haven't had a chance to get there yet. It's a speak-easy style, right? FIL said they ask for a "password" before they allow you in.
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Caesar's Palace forum shoppes have an Atlantis 'automatronic' show on the hour which is pretty special. Don't forget to visit the awesome toy store there (sorry ? name - has a huge wooden horse at the entry...you'll see)
FAO Schwartz is the toy store. Take the 2 story escalator to the top and work your way down. They also have 2 shows at Forum Shoppes - one is from the original building (featuring Bacchus) and the other is by Cheesecake Factory and is more high tech.
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On a previous trip we liked the Star Trek exhibit at the Hilton hotel (off strip)
Star Trek Experience is closed. There is talk of it going somewhere else, but I don't know where, yet.
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Sorry I can't offer advice on additional stuff to do. I thought the Luxor pyramid was really cool to look at, and of course the fountain show outside the Bellagio.
. I don't know about magicians but what about Madame Tussauds, the arcade and roller coaster in New Your New York, the Lion habitat at the MGM and the The Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay?
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