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Phoenix61

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23. It's almost over. Head home tomorrow.

Tue Mar 4, 2025, 06:26 PM

Mar 2025

I went for a guided hike at Red Rock. Very cool as the guide was an archeologist. Did a short kayak trip on the Colorado River to Emerald Cave, and did a tour to the Western Edge of the Grand Canyon, Arizona Joshua tree forest, and Hoover Dam. I saw “O” Cirque du Soleil. I swear I could see it 20 more times and still not see all of it. It was truly amazing! I lucked up and got a front row center stage seat. Traveling solo has its advantages. I’ve learned I don’t really like to gamble any more. Too much losing and not enough winning. Plus, they have gotten really stingy about the free drinks. Vegas is stupid expensive. $12 Michelobe Ultra and $40 for a pizza seems a bit steep.
The Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian is pretty cool.

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I'll be in Las Vegas end of this month. Must see/do suggestions appreciated. [View all] Phoenix61 Feb 2025 OP

If you are traveling more than one time zone don't gamble the first night underpants Feb 2025 #1

Thank you! 😀 Phoenix61 Feb 2025 #7

Personally, I really don't like Vegas genxlib Feb 2025 #2

Agree, It is beautiful out there. debm55 Feb 2025 #3

Thank you. I'm looking at some day tours one is to the Grand Canyon. nt Phoenix61 Feb 2025 #8

Check out Las Vegas, New Mexico. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2025 #4

Grab a tour of Hoover Dam. cloudbase Feb 2025 #5

Thank you!😀 Phoenix61 Feb 2025 #9

Red Rock Canyon, Valley Of Fire, Hoover Dam, Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden, Shark Reef Aquarium Mandalay Bay Floyd R. Turbo Feb 2025 #6

Thank you! Lots to choose from. 😀 Phoenix61 Feb 2025 #10

😃 Floyd R. Turbo Feb 2025 #18

Pinball Hall of Fame JoseBalow Feb 2025 #11

WOW! I love pinball. Thank you!😀 Phoenix61 Feb 2025 #12

Neon sign museum LNM Feb 2025 #13

Thank you! Neon signs are so cool. nt Phoenix61 Feb 2025 #14

Red Rock State Park. About 30 minutes from Vegas. GP6971 Feb 2025 #15

Thank you. I'm checking out a day tour there. nt Phoenix61 Feb 2025 #20

I've never been to Las Vegas Niagara Feb 2025 #16

Wow! Thanks so much for all the cool links. Phoenix61 Feb 2025 #17

The Mob Museum downtown is pretty interesting if you like that kind of thing. MIButterfly Feb 2025 #19

Thank you! It looks interesting. nt Phoenix61 Feb 2025 #21

How was your trip to Vegas? MIButterfly Mar 2025 #22

It's almost over. Head home tomorrow. Phoenix61 Mar 2025 #23

Sounds like you're having a wonderful time! I'm so glad. MIButterfly Mar 2025 #24

The Bellagio is beautiful! I'm at the Paris and I know Phoenix61 Mar 2025 #25

I stayed at Paris once and it was okay. MIButterfly Mar 2025 #27

Seeing the Grand Canyon was life-changing for me. Doodley Mar 2025 #26

It was cool, literally effing snowing and very windy. I bought a scarf Phoenix61 Mar 2025 #29

Depends, what are you into? DetroitLegalBeagle Mar 2025 #28

Thanks! I found an outside bar, Carnaval Court, part of Harahs. Phoenix61 Mar 2025 #32

Weed's legal there, so depending on your lifestyle, or from where you are coming from Bristlecone Mar 2025 #30

I thought about that but I'm traveling solo and getting Phoenix61 Mar 2025 #33

I get that for sure. Just go in if passing by Bristlecone Mar 2025 #34

That's what worries me. It's not the sinsemilla Phoenix61 Mar 2025 #38

They probably have Columbian Gold Bristlecone Mar 2025 #41

... Think. Again. Mar 2025 #31

Thank you! nt Phoenix61 Mar 2025 #37

Any Gordon Ramsay restaurant is worth a visit SocialDemocrat61 Mar 2025 #35

Thank you! nt Phoenix61 Mar 2025 #36

Old Vegas is cool Beachnutt Mar 2025 #39

Thank you but I don't think I'll have time to check it out. Nt Phoenix61 Mar 2025 #40

That sounds like much more my vine than the strip. Thanks! nt Phoenix61 Mar 2025 #44

Only been to Las Vegas once and that was in Fall 1975 or 1976 but had unique fun. PufPuf23 Mar 2025 #42

Man I forgot about using match book covers as a roach clip.😂 Phoenix61 Mar 2025 #43