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I have never visited the US. I'd visit Los Angeles first though.

Yep, quite a few times and planning to go this December. Always a good time for a long weekend

No, and can't say I care if I ever visit or not.

Yup. Lived in California most my life. And LA is better than Vegas imo.

Couple of times. Went along to a Robbie Williams show.

Couple months ago I was there just to screw around. Stayed at the Circa. That sports book is a sight to behold.

I spent one weekend there. And honestly, as someone who isn't into gambling or non-stop partying, I still really enjoyed just walking up and down the strip and checking out the gaudy af hotels and stuff. I'd go back.

Once when I was 12 on a road trip with my grandfather. I remember him stopping at some building and told us kids to wait in the car. He was gone for like an hour, so not sure if he was gambling or banging a prostitute.

As an adult I have zero desire to ever go back.

Yeah. It's a neat place. Not super expensive, at least last I checked.

I grew up there

25 years or so ago

It was always touristy - that's the point - but way too much so now. Unless there's a specific event or show in Vegas, I'd rather go to a SoCal casino.

Reno, even.

Yes once back in the early 1990's and I hated it.

The reason I hated it is it doesn't cater for teenagers and children. If you are under 21 years old forget going there.

There was nothing for me or my younger brother and younger sister to do on the Las vegas Strip.

In saying that there were 2 highlights of going there. I got to see 'The Dunes' sign before it was torn down a couple of days later after I was there and I really enjoyed seeing Hoover Dam.

Yes but not in 17 years. Been there 3 times and it was great. Planning to go next Summer for 7 days since I'm in NJ and its a hassle so I would rather stay too long rather than no long enough.

brestugo posted...

It was always touristy - that's the point - but way too much so now. Unless there's a specific event or show in Vegas, I'd rather go to a SoCal casino.

Reno, even.

Laughlin.

lilORANG posted...

I spent one weekend there. And honestly, as someone who isn't into gambling or non-stop partying, I still really enjoyed just walking up and down the strip and checking out the gaudy af hotels and stuff. I'd go back.

The insides of some of the major casinos are incredible. One I walked around had an entire "outdoor" shopping area with realistic painted sky/cloud ceiling and a river running through the middle of it with gondola rides.

Yup! Most recently for my bachelor's party in January.

And my company's about to fly us all there in November due to how well we did last quarter.

Lived there for a few months. Loved it and hated it at the same time.

Once on a stopover for a longer trip to Cali

lilORANG posted...

I spent one weekend there. And honestly, as someone who isn't into gambling or non-stop partying, I still really enjoyed just walking up and down the strip and checking out the gaudy af hotels and stuff. I'd go back.

Yep, you dont need to be a partner to enjoy it at all.

Stopped in once for a couple days on a road trip with my brother. It's kind of a depressing place.

Ya a few times. Most of my memories of that area are in Nellis afb tho cuz i had to go there for the red flag and green flag events

But I did spend some time off-base. My fave part was visiting one of the national parks and lake Meade.

Also I'm pretty sure I got roofied at one of the clubs over there man. Luckily I had people from my work watching over me.

vegas is better than the city is angels

Lots of times, going back out this Friday!

My body is ready.

Only as a kid. But as an adult I have 0 desire to return

BewmHedshot posted...

Stopped in once for a couple days on a road trip with my brother. It's kind of a depressing place.

depressing how?

Yah. Got there on a Friday night and left Monday morning or Tuesday morning. Was a blast, hardly slept, made a nice amount of money, saw a show, got real drunk.

I really enjoyed it, but really only need 2 full days there.

yeah plenty of times, super fun.

Noname12 posted...

depressing how?

Once you leave the strip, you'll see things are kinda run down. It's clear most of the people living in the low end neighborhoods surrounding the strip work at the casinos doing retail, custodial, or food service jobs. Just a lot of poverty level people working as cogs for the fancy casino industry there.

BlazinBlue88 posted...

Once you leave the strip, you'll see things are kinda run down. It's clear most of the people living in the low end neighborhoods surrounding the strip work at the casinos doing retail, custodial, or food service jobs. Just a lot of poverty level people working as cogs for the fancy casino industry there.

The immediate surroundings areas of most big towns are exactly the same. Chicago, outer edges of LA, etc.. But the area is a lot more than just the strip. Even outside the strip, UNLV is right there. And a lot of the poverty level people dont really work in the casinos. Casinos pay pretty well and most of the positions are actually unionized. I dont think you really know about Vegas or its community

BlazinBlue88 posted...

Once you leave the strip, you'll see things are kinda run down. It's clear most of the people living in the low end neighborhoods surrounding the strip work at the casinos doing retail, custodial, or food service jobs. Just a lot of poverty level people working as cogs for the fancy casino industry there.

It's really no different than many other major cities.

Yes, my sister-in-law lives in Vegas. We visit occasionally.

BlazinBlue88 posted...

Once you leave the strip, you'll see things are kinda run down. It's clear most of the people living in the low end neighborhoods surrounding the strip work at the casinos doing retail, custodial, or food service jobs. Just a lot of poverty level people working as cogs for the fancy casino industry there.

Same with Atlantic City.

Pretty sure it's where my daughter was conceived.

It was alright.

Noname12 posted...

The immediate surroundings areas of most big towns are exactly the same. Chicago, outer edges of LA, etc.. But the area is a lot more than just the strip. Even outside the strip, UNLV is right there. And a lot of the poverty level people dont really work in the casinos. Casinos pay pretty well and most of the positions are actually unionized. I dont think you really know about Vegas or its community

I don't. Just the vibe/assumption I made from wandering off the strip the one time I was there. Glad to know that perception was wildly incorrect.

BlazinBlue88 posted...

The insides of some of the major casinos are incredible. One I walked around had an entire "outdoor" shopping area with realistic painted sky/cloud ceiling and a river running through the middle of it with gondola rides.

That's the Venetian
I got lost in there for like two hours once because the fake sky is disorienting and the hallways go at angles. Also, for reasons unknown you'll follow an exit sign then it'll go to a three way split that says they all go to an exit, but two out of three loop you around back to that same split.

Anyway, I used to go for work related conferences every year. They were a lot of fun the first few times, but it got old fairly quick. It's awesome the first time though.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/4/0/8/AAfH7MAAE5VQ.jpg

I mainly go for the food. Had one of the best meals of my life at Sushisamba (in the Venetian shops).

This is called the Rio Grande if you feel like googling the menu. Also pictured is a little Filet robata and scallops (off to the right. I believe all you can see are garnishes and sides) and salmon tiradito (not pictured).

Las Vegas always has amazing things to see and do. Ive been there six or seven times and tailored the experience based on who am travelling with. My favourite time to go would have to be in summer against the full heat and force of the desert. The pool parties are filthy and decadent.

Yes. Vegas is an amazing city. I had the best sex of my life with my girlfriend at the time there because we were both in such a good mood from all the stuff we were doing.

Jiek_Fafn posted...

That's the Venetian
I got lost in there for like two hours once because the fake sky is disorienting and the hallways go at angles. Also, for reasons unknown you'll follow an exit sign then it'll go to a three way split that says they all go to an exit, but two out of three loop you around back to that same split.

Anyway, I used to go for work related conferences every year. They were a lot of fun the first few times, but it got old fairly quick. It's awesome the first time though.

Yup. Went there for a work conference as well. This vendor was having a tacos and tequila night at one of the restaurants in that spot. I also got turned around for a bit but ended up finding my way out of there by ducking out out a maintenance door.

Way back in 98/99 when I was just a kid. It was coolish, I just couldnt really enjoy all of it. Now Im all grown up and I dont gamble unless the lottery is crazy high and even then I only spend like $10 for the heck of it.

Nah, lived not too far most of my life too. Just have no desire to lose a whole bunch of money.

Is it true people live under the city? Heard things like hotel suicides, murders etc get under reported too

Revocation68 posted...

Is it true people live under the city? Heard things like hotel suicides, murders etc get under reported too

Like sewer people?

Dakimakura posted...

Like sewer people?

Yeah something like that I guess

Just got back from my first ever visit there.

Never had any interest in it before, now zero interest in going back. My buddy's wedding and time with our friends were great, but everything else I can do without.

https://youtu.be/eC3DC04UILk?feature=shared

No but I want to

parisdolphin posted...

No but I want to

Youre not invited

Revocation68 posted...

Heard things like hotel suicides, murders etc get under reported too

Absolutely. Gotta keep tourism up.