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Jun 6th, 2016, 04:31 PM
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Sorry - for night life I think NYC has it all over Las Vegas - and yes clubs stay open until 4 and and then the after clubs are open. But they do card and are careful - unless you're on the cover of RS or similar.
I just find LV truly cheap and tacky and can't imagine going there alone for a b;day. But then I'm not a gambler - I prefer to use my money for travel rather than going to adult Disney.
I just find LV truly cheap and tacky and can't imagine going there alone for a b;day. But then I'm not a gambler - I prefer to use my money for travel rather than going to adult Disney.
Jun 6th, 2016, 05:43 PM
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btw-The only places in Vegas that are truly strict on age, are the car rental agencies. Ever been to the Cosmo? Its like a High School in there.
Oh Frank, you silly goose: not in my experience. I spent the better part of a week there in April, celebrating my birthday in a terrace view room, and the over 21 club people were having fun, but I do not remember even one teen.. maybe a baby in a stroller.
My advice would be Mandalay Bay, with a deal through Smarter Vegas. They have an awesome house band, plus another one, who play cover songs, two awesome lounges with views, and a happening pool scene (yeah, families and kids will be there in droves).
Another affordable option is South Point, which has a nice pool and enough younger people to meet.
<red>Happy 21st to be!
Oh Frank, you silly goose: not in my experience. I spent the better part of a week there in April, celebrating my birthday in a terrace view room, and the over 21 club people were having fun, but I do not remember even one teen.. maybe a baby in a stroller.
My advice would be Mandalay Bay, with a deal through Smarter Vegas. They have an awesome house band, plus another one, who play cover songs, two awesome lounges with views, and a happening pool scene (yeah, families and kids will be there in droves).
Another affordable option is South Point, which has a nice pool and enough younger people to meet.
<red>Happy 21st to be!
Jun 7th, 2016, 03:18 AM
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Mandalay Bay is great if you are an old fogey that wants to stay put or a young person that is willing to take a cab to the cool places Center Strip. What can you walk to from MB? Loserville Luxor? Extraloservile Excalibur? The Trop has a pool scene and a Gangster museum thingee, but that's it. Hooters is a joke, MGM/NYNY is so 90s
Jun 7th, 2016, 06:22 AM
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Mandalay Bay is great if you are an old fogey that wants to stay put or a young person that is willing to take a cab to the cool places Center Strip.
You're killin' me here, Frank. You apparently have never been to LIGHT in Mandalay. Now that was quite a night, but never mind. "Old Fogeys?" No way, rosay.
You're killin' me here, Frank. You apparently have never been to LIGHT in Mandalay. Now that was quite a night, but never mind. "Old Fogeys?" No way, rosay.
Jun 7th, 2016, 07:08 AM
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LIGHT is for people who cant get into a better club, or for groups of girls with no money who get free tickets from promoters walking the Strip
Anyways...I'm sitting out front of the MB sipping some coffee watching a gorgeous sunrise waiting for my ride, and some well dressed young guy rolls out of the bushes. He asked where he was, I told him Mandalay Bay, he said "where?" (enough said) He had been partying all night and needed to get back to his girlfriend at the VDARA and had zero idea how he got there. Probably too embarrassed to say which club he spent the night at
Anyways...I'm sitting out front of the MB sipping some coffee watching a gorgeous sunrise waiting for my ride, and some well dressed young guy rolls out of the bushes. He asked where he was, I told him Mandalay Bay, he said "where?" (enough said) He had been partying all night and needed to get back to his girlfriend at the VDARA and had zero idea how he got there. Probably too embarrassed to say which club he spent the night at
Jun 7th, 2016, 08:07 AM
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Cool story bro, but I wouldn't judge a hotel by a hungover doof, rolling out of the bushes in the morning.
I go by my experiences. I would say that Cosmopolitan is my favorite, for rooms, location.
I am sure our OP is amused by your stories though, keep them coming. I need to get my abs to the gym. >>>>>>>>>>>>
I go by my experiences. I would say that Cosmopolitan is my favorite, for rooms, location.
I am sure our OP is amused by your stories though, keep them coming. I need to get my abs to the gym. >>>>>>>>>>>>
Jun 7th, 2016, 08:53 AM
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I enjoyed visiting Hoover Dam when I was there, if you want a day trip, there are some that go there, and some that even go to Grand Canyon. But when you have no money, what would be you budget for a day trip? They aren't that bad given they cover the entire day, about $100. Cheaper than doing stuff in Las Vegas, probably.
Just go to www.viator.com and look at the Las Vegas day trips, Hoover Dam alone is about $60-$80, Hoover Dam plus Grand Canyon, more like $100. Quite a few variations, I think they'd be fun and you'd some scenery.
Just go to www.viator.com and look at the Las Vegas day trips, Hoover Dam alone is about $60-$80, Hoover Dam plus Grand Canyon, more like $100. Quite a few variations, I think they'd be fun and you'd some scenery.
Jun 7th, 2016, 08:54 AM
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The anecdotes are colorful but useless to the OP, who's just trying to see glitzy, slightly tacky (there, I said it-- is everybody happy now?) Las Vegas on essentially a $0 budget.
Been there, done that, couldn't afford the T-shirt. Years and years and YEARS ago.
And yes, New York City has it all over Vegas and LA and Boston and Chicago and London and Tokyo and Dubai and Paris and Sydney and every single other city on earth, we should all move there, why not just kill yourself if you are not there RIGHT THIS VERY SECOND, yadda yadda yadda. We know, it's the perfect city.
Sometimes you might-- and I know, it's shocking!-- want to experience something different. I can't believe it either, but I have heard that some very strange people might want to check out something that is NOT New York City.
I'm sorry, some of you will read this and need help processing it. Sit down and put your head between your knees if you're feeling faint.
OP: It sounds like you just might try one of those hostels up in Downtown Vegas for this trip. I wouldn't, but that's me. If you can stretch your budget even a little bit, get yourself a private hotel/motel room somewhere. Don't you deserve it on your birthday?! Even at the California, a Downtown institution proudly geared to vacationing Hawaiians. That might be a lot of fun...!
Been there, done that, couldn't afford the T-shirt. Years and years and YEARS ago.
And yes, New York City has it all over Vegas and LA and Boston and Chicago and London and Tokyo and Dubai and Paris and Sydney and every single other city on earth, we should all move there, why not just kill yourself if you are not there RIGHT THIS VERY SECOND, yadda yadda yadda. We know, it's the perfect city.
Sometimes you might-- and I know, it's shocking!-- want to experience something different. I can't believe it either, but I have heard that some very strange people might want to check out something that is NOT New York City.
I'm sorry, some of you will read this and need help processing it. Sit down and put your head between your knees if you're feeling faint.
OP: It sounds like you just might try one of those hostels up in Downtown Vegas for this trip. I wouldn't, but that's me. If you can stretch your budget even a little bit, get yourself a private hotel/motel room somewhere. Don't you deserve it on your birthday?! Even at the California, a Downtown institution proudly geared to vacationing Hawaiians. That might be a lot of fun...!
Jun 7th, 2016, 09:55 AM
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I know, jayne. He or she wants to see Vegas in all its sun-baked glory (I will be there in three weeks, so I know whereof I speak), yet certain other posters seem to want to berate him or her for even entertaining the thought of going ANYWHERE BUT NEW YORK CITY.
Of course, when I think Vegas, I think of Rita Rudner's joke about her Vegas-born pet:
"I adopted my dog in Vegas. Now I was concerned about the idea of a Vegas pet, but you know, he's really just like every other little dog.
"Well, he does stay up all night. And he wears a toupée.
"And he smokes....!"
Of course, when I think Vegas, I think of Rita Rudner's joke about her Vegas-born pet:
"I adopted my dog in Vegas. Now I was concerned about the idea of a Vegas pet, but you know, he's really just like every other little dog.
"Well, he does stay up all night. And he wears a toupée.
"And he smokes....!"
Jun 7th, 2016, 11:30 AM
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I love NYC too, but wouldn't berate someone wanting to spend their 21st Birthday in Vegas even if its a one person trip. BTW- its a lot easier to be adopted in Vegas than NYC, even for non canines. My group adopted a poor UK traveler who lost all his luggage on BA. Picture a 250lb 6'1 guy in size medium British Air T shirts for two days. He was our pet, but he didn't smoke or wear a toupee.
Jun 8th, 2016, 05:50 PM
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Hi guys.
Thanks y'all!
I've been reading but didn't have much time to reply and thank you.
I know I haven't picked up the cheapest place but I'm gonna be in the us for a year so I'm trying to see as much as I can.
I'm gonna check out this places over the weekend. I'll meet you know ��
That's again for spending a moment of your day helping me!
Thanks y'all!
I've been reading but didn't have much time to reply and thank you.
I know I haven't picked up the cheapest place but I'm gonna be in the us for a year so I'm trying to see as much as I can.
I'm gonna check out this places over the weekend. I'll meet you know ��
That's again for spending a moment of your day helping me!
Jun 9th, 2016, 06:33 AM
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Btw I'm a girl 
Aha. Now you have the advantage of free entry into clubs. They have promoters and employees handing out free passes at the big hotels at around 4 pm. My friend and I had some at LIGHT, and they do it elsewhere.
You can also get free drinks for an hour or so. Check the club websites for details. I remember that you don't drink, but it's pretty entertaining just people watching, dancing, and seeing the lights and DJ styles.
Aha. Now you have the advantage of free entry into clubs. They have promoters and employees handing out free passes at the big hotels at around 4 pm. My friend and I had some at LIGHT, and they do it elsewhere.
You can also get free drinks for an hour or so. Check the club websites for details. I remember that you don't drink, but it's pretty entertaining just people watching, dancing, and seeing the lights and DJ styles.
Jun 9th, 2016, 10:47 AM
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jetset1 gives good information. I would hazard a guess that if you're in the lobby (or at a lobby bar) at an MGM Mirage resort, you will most likely be offered passes to clubs in MGM Mirage resorts. The same for Caesar's/Harrah's properties as well. But then again, if it's a Saturday night, all sorts of club promoters might be working the hotels. If you're up in Downtown, most of the passes might be for Downtown clubs, so if you're interested in stuff down on or near the Strip, you might need to do a bit of work. Like looking for interesting club nights and signing up for guest lists (which are no guarantee of entry, but you can try).
And this is going to sound sexist and awful, but it's Vegas, so...: If you want to maximize your chances of free/expedited entry into any hot Vegas nightclub with real cachet, you will have to really GLAM IT UP. Heels, hair, attitude, all dialed up to 11. Slinky dress. Showgirl makeup. If you're going to a pool party during the day, plan on wearing your most flattering, alluring swimsuit possible-- preferably a bikini. And let them know it's your birthday (I did that for my husband's 50th, and we were treated like royalty)! Live it up, have fun!
And this is going to sound sexist and awful, but it's Vegas, so...: If you want to maximize your chances of free/expedited entry into any hot Vegas nightclub with real cachet, you will have to really GLAM IT UP. Heels, hair, attitude, all dialed up to 11. Slinky dress. Showgirl makeup. If you're going to a pool party during the day, plan on wearing your most flattering, alluring swimsuit possible-- preferably a bikini. And let them know it's your birthday (I did that for my husband's 50th, and we were treated like royalty)! Live it up, have fun!
