Viva Las Vegas! Foxy's Favoriates

One of my most favorite places in the world is Las Vegas. I like to think of it as Disney World for grown ups. Sin City has something for everyone, even a non gambling Vegas history nerd like me. On my first trip a few years ago I stayed in an apartment off the strip for 8 days, than on subsequent trips I stayed in hotels on the strip and shortened the trip to about 4 days. Pictures do this city no justice. One of the must do things in Vegas is simply walk around in every hotel on the strip. Each hotel has spent millions of dollars to out do one another over and over again. Every hotel has a magnificent theme such as Paris, Venice and New York. Everything you have heard about the buffets and food in general is true. All hotels are linked together making walking around easy especially during the hot Nevada summer. Vegas is very safe, you wont even see a peace of garbage on the sidewalk or chipped paint on the side of a building. The shows alone could keep a non gambler busy for days. Foxy's Favorites t Best dinner Buffett: The Auria Hotel, Crab legs are scored by what seems like a laser which enables you to eat more faster and wine is included. Best Brunch: Bellagio buffet Best Cheap breakfast: The Orleans buffet Best Lunch: "The Bobbie" from Capriotti's Sandwich Shop. The Bobby is homemade pulled turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing and mayo all on a sub. I normally would never recommend a franchise restaurant but that Thanksgiving sub is truly amazing, plus they have about 20 locations around Vegas. Best late night hang out: The Fireside Longue in the Peppermill. You can sit in the booth Sharon Stone sat in or sip the "girly" drink Anthony Bourdain ordered at the bar. Best Bar: Minus 5 Ice bar located in Mandalay Bay and The Monte Carlo. This bar is made all of ice, and the glasses are even solid blocks of ice. They give you a parka and boots to put on while in the bar. This bar is more of a novelty but fun none the less. Drinks are expensive and its cold! Best Show: "O" tickets are expensive but well worth the money. Best Budget friendly Show: Zumanity. This show really represents the spirit of Las Vegas. Night Life: On my first trip I googled "vegas club promoters" and found one that got me into any club I wanted for free. I am not into the club scene but really wanted to go to the ionic Playboy Club. The promoter got me and some friends on the guest list to 3 clubs over 2 days. Melissa's Must Do's: Visit the Grand Canyon. I rented a car and drove the 4 hrs one way and back. See the Bellagio Fountains at night. Take touristy pics at the Las Vegas sign. Located near the airport its a park type area with parking spaces. See the view of the strip from the top of the Stratosphere. Also the location of the best adrenalin seeking rides. Visit Fremont Street, location of the old Las Vegas strip. Redone to attract tourists but still has a lot of old Vegas feel. Have authentic gelato at the Venetian Hotel. Ride the New York Cab rollercoaster at New York,New York hotel. Visit the Sign Bone Yard: This is where signs from the old Vegas are laid to rest. Recommended reading for the flight When the Mob ran Vegas by Steve Fischer. Awesome book about 50's and 60's vegas