Went to Las Vegas in December for some gambling fun ! Stayed off strip at the Rio, but took a shuttle bus over to the strip. Walked around the newish Linq area - loved it ! Also, walked around the strip area of the Flamingo, the Cromwell, Bally's, and Bellagio - not too busy, but it was a weekday. One of the most fun things to do in Las Vegas is people watch on the strip - always interesting !! Did a little gambling at the strip casinos and also some shopping along the Linq. We prefer the off strip casinos, but the strip is fun with friends !!