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| - I think Las Vegas, and in particular going to The Strip, is something everyone (21 and older) should do at least once in their lives. It's an experience. Now granted its an experience I've done twice now, and I don't necessarily feel like repeating a third time. I like Vegas, but if I come back again I'd want to spend more time off the Strip, maybe stay on Freemont. That being said here are my likes and dislikes for The Strip.
- Hotels. All the big ones in Vegas are pretty much here. It's convenient to stay on the strip, and most hotels have free parking. If you don't have a car there are taxis and the public transit bus (The Deuce) that goes down the strip is pretty affordable and easy to use. There's also a free monorail between Excalibur, Luxor and Mandalay Bay. - The strip is huge. You can try to walk it all, but I wouldn't recommend it.
- The airport is pretty close to The Strip, depending on what hotel you stay at. Unfortunately, from what I know, the hotels on the strip don't have free shuttles, but there are shuttle companies that go to the hotels on the strip, and there's taxi service as well.
- Crazy people. There's always something strange going on. I've heard if you are a guy, or traveling with a guy you'll get accosted more with the showgirl cards. I was traveling with another girl and we were never bothered. Prostitution is technically still illegal here btw.
- Free entertainment. Vegas can be pricey, but there are lots of free things to check out like the Bellagio fountain show or the Flamingos at The Flamingo, etc. - The themed hotels and casinos are kind of cool to check out, and if it's hot outside (likely) it's a nice break to go inside.
- Booze. If I'm not mistaken you can have open alcohol on the strip. I don't know if this is an official law, or just something that isn't really enforced. That being said having open alcohol on the strip doesn't mean you should get stupid drunk. Police are still around, so try not to do something that will land you in jail (or with a bigger fine than some gambling debt).
- Entertainment. Most of the casinos on the strip have some sort of entertainment offering, whether it's an exclusive club, a pricey Cirque show or something low key - like a magic act. Check Tix4Tonight for ticket deals.
- There is some shopping, but it's mostly souvenir stuff. The outlet malls, if that's your thing, are a bit further out. M&M World and the Coca Cola store are a bit fun to browse around in.
- I did see some families on The Strip, but for the most part this portion of Vegas seems to be catered to adults. If I were a kid I wouldn't really want to come to Vegas, or at least not to the strip. There's not a lot of kids stuff here.
- One thing I found odd...the costume people dressed up like Spiderman, Minnie Mouse, etc getting their pictures taken on The Strip. First time I was in Vegas (2007) that wasn't thing, last time (2014) it was everywhere. I don't get it. I mean why would I want to have my picture taken with someone in a Spiderman costume. I'm not a kid. It seems kind of stupid, but I noticed a lot of cos people in Times Square in NYC, so it might not be a Vegas thing, just a sign of the times.
The Strip is fun, but it's also overwhelming and after two trips to Vegas I've seen what I wanted to on The Strip. I might go back to Vegas again, but I'd likely stay and spend more time somewhere else. That said if you haven't been to Vegas definitely check out The Strip, at least for a bit.
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