21st in Vegas

[thestalkmore]

Turning 21 in Vegas tonight. I haven't been to the strip since I was about 8, so all of the adult entertainment beyond the marquee venues is sort of lost on me. Anything I have to do? Anything I should do? What drinks should I order tonight? I'm all for the cliche experience, given that I probably won't go on a trip like this for a long while.

Things on the list already:
-I'm an avid poker player, so poker rooms (Bellagio and The Venetian) are going to be a mainstay. This is the bit I've researched most, but would take suggestions if anyone here has any other favorite rooms.
-I've heard awesome things about the pools (TAO Beach, etc) but a skydiving accident has me mostly crippled. Is it still worth going if I can only hobble around?
-Are nightclubs as impossible to get into as I've heard? Like I said above, I'm not capable of lots of movement, but I'd like the experience if I'm not having to stand in line for hours (I'm not sure I can, anyway) just to get bounced at the door.
-Are there any places where I can buy a reasonably priced (<$50) dress shirt?
-Is there a prevalent dress code?
-Anything else?

[Penthesilea]

didn't you just post a pic in the RL Pic thread of you on a jump? I hope it's temporary, that would suck if it's perm.

[Abraxas]

hey guys.... how bout that ride in... i guess thats why they call it sin city.... hah hah...hah

[thestalkmore]

didn't you just post a pic in the RL Pic thread of you on a jump? I hope it's temporary, that would suck if it's perm.

I'll recover, eventually. Prognosis is about two months from now (about a month in atm).

[MarkM.]

One thing you might try about the night clubs in your hotel (if you are staying in one) is to call your host. A lot of times they have some pull with the clubs that are there, and can get you a VIP pass in.

[tyven]

two words brother. SPEARMINT RHINO.

[Yabby]

Don't forget a camera if you want to remember anything that happens that night.

[Jicent]

Roofies in a shot of yeager. Let the hilarity ensue.

[isladar]

Pity pussy.

[Taint]

Tao - get bottle service and they will personally make sure you have one hell of a night. You won't ever have to leave your table and they will escort the party to you at request.

The bigger casinos have plenty of shops and stores to get a shirt.

[Zhais]

I'll recover, eventually. Prognosis is about two months from now (about a month in atm).

Ouch, that sucks

I'm going on my first dive (tandem) this Sunday actually. Looking forward to it.

/endhijack

[thestalkmore]

Ouch, that sucks

I'm going on my first dive (tandem) this Sunday actually. Looking forward to it.

/endhijack

You'll have a blast. I can't wait to get back in the air.

Any advice on getting good deals/stuff comped? What's best for food? Are the buffets all they're cracked up to be?

[tyven]

You'll have a blast. I can't wait to get back in the air.

Any advice on getting good deals/stuff comped? What's best for food? Are the buffets all they're cracked up to be?

spice market buffet in planet hollywood is fucking amazing. ive been to vegas 3 times and never gotten anything comped, im sure there are plenty of ways to do it, i just have never tried or been interested. make sure you go to spearmint rhino. also cabbies have tons of passes for bars, clubs, strip clubs.

[Slott]

Just got back from vegas last night, had a blast.

MGM's pool was recently redone, and kicks ass.
Burger bar is an amazing place if you're looking for burgers (15-30$ range), it's in mandalay bay. There was also an amazing steakhouse we ate at, but i can't remember the name of it, or where it was :/
Shibuya (japanese) and wolfgang puck in MGM weren't really that great (restaurant wise). Caesars palace had a pretty awesome buffet. Watched Ka (cirque du soleil) and it was pretty awesome.
Aria was a pretty awesome casino (looked a lot newer than any of the others we walked through, younger crowd, etc) - we went to pretty much every casino, and enjoyed aria the most.

[tyven]

Just got back from vegas last night, had a blast.

MGM's pool was recently redone, and kicks ass.
Burger bar is an amazing place if you're looking for burgers (15-30$ range), it's in mandalay bay. There was also an amazing steakhouse we ate at, but i can't remember the name of it, or where it was :/
Shibuya (japanese) and wolfgang puck in MGM weren't really that great (restaurant wise). Caesars palace had a pretty awesome buffet. Watched Ka (cirque du soleil) and it was pretty awesome.
Aria was a pretty awesome casino (looked a lot newer than any of the others we walked through, younger crowd, etc) - we went to pretty much every casino, and enjoyed aria the most.

damn i didnt think aria was even open yet. they were still building it when i was there last summer.

[Norellicus]

If I ever get to Vegas the thing that's probably at the top of my list is to see a Blue Man Group stage show.

From what I'm told it's like their concert tours+music but 100000000000 times better, more of a A/V experience than just a 'performance'.

[Cantih]

Well, it's too late now, but I did my 21st in Vegas, and my birthday is a summer one.
I would have recommended rescheduling to winter.

It was 120 degrees, AT NIGHT.

Also, you have a choice of strippers. Clubs can serve alcohol, or be fully nude, but not both.

[kisada]

Turning 21 in Vegas tonight. I haven't been to the strip since I was about 8, so all of the adult entertainment beyond the marquee venues is sort of lost on me. Anything I have to do? Anything I should do? What drinks should I order tonight? I'm all for the cliche experience, given that I probably won't go on a trip like this for a long while.

Things on the list already:
-I'm an avid poker player, so poker rooms (Bellagio and The Venetian) are going to be a mainstay. This is the bit I've researched most, but would take suggestions if anyone here has any other favorite rooms.
-I've heard awesome things about the pools (TAO Beach, etc) but a skydiving accident has me mostly crippled. Is it still worth going if I can only hobble around?
-Are nightclubs as impossible to get into as I've heard? Like I said above, I'm not capable of lots of movement, but I'd like the experience if I'm not having to stand in line for hours (I'm not sure I can, anyway) just to get bounced at the door.
-Are there any places where I can buy a reasonably priced (<$50) dress shirt?
-Is there a prevalent dress code?
-Anything else?

try the cash games at the rio. they're usually always pretty good during the wsop. the rake is very high, tbh, but if you find a good game it's worth it. could be a little diff now since they're only doing the main event and probably a lot of people have gone home. might wanna just check 2+2.

night clubs can be a pain. you won't be waiting for hours though.

[vagus]

Tao - get bottle service and they will personally make sure you have one hell of a night. You won't ever have to leave your table and they will escort the party to you at request.

The bigger casinos have plenty of shops and stores to get a shirt.

Doesn't have to be Tao, but bottle service is the key. It'll cost you like $300 for the table, but split between a few friends isn't bad. And bitches love it as you BALLER!!!!!

Stay away from the girls in the casino's after 10:00pm. They're most likely hookers. Breakfast buffet is the bomb, so make sure you try it at one of the casino's.

[Guyverarmor]

The Stratosphere was awesome. Me and the wife stayed there for a week, and had a lot of fun at the poker tables. I know when I played, since I spent about 100$ they gave me a free ticket for a meal at the buffet, which was alright. Shows were good too.. we saw this vampire show.. which was like porno on broadway.. I can't remember the name for the life of me...

Found it, it's called Bite ! http://www.stratospherehotel.com/entertainment/