Las Vegas

Subject: Las Vegas Mon Jun 16, 2008 3:19 pm

I'm heading to Sin City this weekend for my brother's Bachelor Party. When we're not spending money on hookers and blow, what else should I see while I'm there? We won't have a car, so any suggestions have gotta be walkable or a reasonable cab ride away. Also, this will be my 6th trip to Vegas, so I've pretty much seen all the "usual attractions", ie Fremont Street, Hard Rock Casino, $1 Heinekin bottles at O'Sheas, Cirque Du So-merry, the glory holes at Glitter Gulch.

Also, any music shops or places to get cheap music? I'm planning on checking into any pawn shops I might come across, but any suggestions from locals (Lurideth?) or frequent vistors are welcome.

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I'm going to Vegas in September to watch the Kings vs. Avalanche.

I have family that lives there. Last time I was there I scouted out a few great record/CD stores that weren't that far from the strip.
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Subject: Re: Las Vegas Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:15 pm

Went out there last summer.We seen the usual tourist attractions.Didnt get to any cd shops because I was on a limited schedule.My wife had a Teachers conference at one of the Hotels.We did get to see the Grand Canyon while we were out that way though.Awesome sight!

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I loved living there until I got sick. One day I'll get back there.
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Subject: Re: Las Vegas Tue Jun 17, 2008 1:32 pm

Have you ever seen the movie "Very Bad Things" by any chance? I suggest that you rent it before your Vegas trip. Think of it as an instructional video of what NOT to do in Vegas. Laughing

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Subject: Re: Las Vegas Tue Jun 17, 2008 1:43 pm

Doesn't luideath live there? Maybe he can show you around.

Subject: Re: Las Vegas Tue Jun 17, 2008 2:47 pm

Subject: Re: Las Vegas Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:25 pm

Moderator Age : 37 Joined : 10 Jan 2007 Posts : 2549

MG, I found a really cool cd shop, and if I can remember the name I will let you know. I do know there is more than one of them in Vegas. Also get a In and Out Burger. Ruling.
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Don't stop on your way. It's BAT COUNTRY!!
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Went out to Vegas in January for a few days with a friend. Had a good time.

Subject: Re: Las Vegas Wed Jun 18, 2008 2:25 pm

Moderator Age : 37 Joined : 10 Jan 2007 Posts : 2549

Zia's is it. I'm pretty sure there is more than one. Have fun, bro, great palce.
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Metal graduate Age : 35 Joined : 03 Oct 2007 Posts : 372

Never actually been to Zia's but people I know swear by it and it usually wins best CD shop in the local Vegas paper.

Big B's is closed. I used to hit that place often. They would have 2-for-1 and 50% off sales every few months. The owners sold and the new people killed the place quickly. Last time I went there I was the only customer (and bought nothing), where as before the place was always packed. It was right next to UNLV so it would have been a nice walk from the strip. They had an awesome and cheap vinyl section too. I miss going there.

Heart of Metal Age : 36 Joined : 22 Jan 2007 Posts : 1221

Sorry man, I hardly ever look at this section of the board. I am always in the Metal section.

Anyways, if you are looking for something to do on a Friday night, Avenger of Blood is playing a place called The Dive Bar which is located on Tropicana and McLeod. Not a huge club, but its a cool place to see shows. Along with us playing is also Head On Collision from St, Louis, MO and Spun In Darkness (local Vegas band) featuring former members of Goatlord and Doom Snake Cult.

There are 2 Zia locations here now. One is on Eastern and Flamingo, the other is on Sahara and Jones? (I think) Well its on Sahara, I know that much.

For food, yeah I'd definitely hit In N Out burger. Awesome place!

Subject: Re: Las Vegas Fri Jun 20, 2008 12:49 am

My parents are going to Las Vegas in the summer.

Subject: Re: Las Vegas Fri Jun 20, 2008 12:50 am

Subject: Re: Las Vegas Fri Jun 20, 2008 2:28 am

Heart of Metal Age : 36 Joined : 22 Jan 2007 Posts : 1221

Well the show don't start until 10:30. All shows in the Vegas clubs start at 10:30. You have plenty of time!

Subject: Re: Las Vegas Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:32 pm

Heart of Metal Age : 36 Joined : 22 Jan 2007 Posts : 1221

hahaha Its ok man. I kinda thought something would come up. All good though, maybe next time you come out we can hang. Where did you stay? On the Strip?