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Oh yeah, I've been every year for the past 8 years for work. Go to Planet Hollywood for shopping, plan to spend lots of time just walking up and down the strip. Go in as many casinos as you can, they're all so amazing! Don't gamble too much... Check out Pirates of the Caribbean at night and the Bellagio fountains (also at night). Wear sneakers or some other form of super comfy shoes. You'll do a lot of walking and not even realize it!

My favorite thing to do is just wander through the casinos- the Bellagio, Venitian, and Paris. We ate at Bobby Flay's at Caesar's Palace, so good! The Beatles Love Cirque was the best show I have ever seen! Mandalay Bay was my favorite to stay at, we got a room with a view of the strip, it was amazing! We also did a Vegas Mob tour, so much fun! And last, we did get out of the city for a day and went hiking at Red Rock Park.

We got engaged there. Yay! I love Vegas. See any of the Cirque shows FOR SURE.

I've been twice and I would definitely love to go back!

I'm not a huge drinker or gambler but I still found heaps of stuff to do!

In no particular order I enjoyed:

- Wandering in and out of all the casinos
- The Eiffel Tower at night (great for the photos)
- M & M's World and Coke World
- A day trip out to the Grand Canyon
- Lots of shopping at the Miracle Mile and Fashion Show Malls
- The show outside of Treasure Island
- The Stratosphere

I'd totally love to go back but unfortunately it's a twelve hour flight...

Definitely do a trip to the Grand Canyon! Sooooo worth it! And if you can afford it, go see one of the Cirque du Soleil shows - they're AMAZING! We saw O and LOVED it. And take the time to go visit the Vegas sign and take some pictures.

I love Vegas but I usually just gamble, go to the pool, pig out and gamble some more! I usually go for a trade show every year but this year they cut back...so sad!

We went for our honeymoon and it was amazing!!
We stayed at the Mirage in a room with a view of the strip. We saw three shows, walked a lot! Figured out the bus systems so we could get down to either end of the strip.
I wouldn't suggest walking towards the Stratosphere at night only because it's not the best section of town and not well lit or many bus terminals. We did get approached by someone wanting money and it got scary but luckily a bus showed up in time.
We went and shopped and just walked and walked.
One thing for sure is find the nearest drug store and get snacks for your room.
We found a Walgreens close enough to walk and we kept snacks on hand because bottles of coke/pepsi were $4 each out of the machine and all the food places are expensive.
We loved it and can't wait to go back.

I went once to try and find ChumLee from the TV show "Pawn Stars". I only live like 5 hours away so I should go more, but I don't drink or gamble. I guess I can shop and see shows I am going in a month and I am pretty excited! I keep hearing something about frozen hot chocolate at serendipitys, so try that!

Never but I want to! I think it's one of those places you have to go to at least once. He was going to surprise me for my 30th but then I got pregnant!

My must are Grand Canyon, a crazy buffet and Cirque de Soleil!

I've been to Vegas waaaay too many times in my lifetime (maybe over 30 times?). It's only like a 4-5 hour drive from LA so it's typically my go-to destination for a quick getaway. It's also a really popular location for bachelorette parties (mine was there too).

In terms of things to do....definitely check out the Bellagio Water Fountains. It's gorgeous! I never get tired of seeing the water show. I would definitely recommend seeing a Vegas show. You can buy really good discount tickets at the Tickets For Less booth near the Fashion Show Mall. We always buy our show tickets there for at least 50% off. Buffets are definitely a must. I personally like the Mirage buffet because of their dessert bar. And for sure for sure check out one of the spas. Caesars Palace's spa is by far my favorite (and I've probably been to at least 10 different spas in Vegas).

And like other Bees have mentioned, it's fun to just walk around the casinos and look at all of the decor. Definitely check out the Wynn, Mirage, Bellagio, Caesars (oooh, make sure you find some time to go shop at the Caesars Forum Shops!), Venetian (they have gorgeous Gondola Rides there if you have the time)....

Hope you have a great time!!

@regberadaisy: I'd say it is...well in a different way i guess.. haha. I took my son when he was around 1 too and he had fun. There are lots of people there with kids so you dont' have to feel guilty about it. LOL.

So we took him to a few kid-friendly places, like the M&M store on the Vegas Strip, the aquarium at Mandalay Bay, the awesome beach and wade pool at Mandalay Bay (we stayed at Mandalay Bar just for the pool area since kids love it there), and we went to go watch the Bellagio water fountains. We also took him on a Gondola ride at Venetian (which he LOVED). I would recommend getting a suite or mini suite so that you have a kitchen available for you (lifesaver!). And if don't plan on bringing a packnplay or porta-crib, they have PNPs and Cribs there. You just have to request one ahead of time. And of course we ate at lots of buffets cause it's easy to feed a toddler with so much food variety.

Oh, you can also check out Circus Circus. They have free circus shows that kids really like.

It's not the same "vibe" when you have a toddler (OBVIOUSLY! haha) but it's still fun nonetheless. If you can, have someone/your SO watch your toddler for an hour or so (maybe during nap time) so that you can go relax at one of the spas! A must!!!

Hope he surprises you with a Vegas trip tooooooo!!!

@regberadaisy: Yes!! Start dropping hints!! When is your birthday?

walking through new york, new york, bellagio, caesar's, and the venetian. i've never seen one, but i would definitely see a cirque show or another concert. if you want to go out, you'll have to pay for your hubby, but the hotel you stay at might have perks for their clubs. save the money to splurge for one of the fab restaurants!

i've stayed at the mgm a lot, so i love shibuya, the sushi place there. i also ate at michael mina at the bellagio. so delish!

Oh, if you really want to a romantic dinner, try Olives at Bellagio and request to sit outside in the patio. You're RIGHT next to the water fountain. It's AMMAAZZINNG....