I haven't flown in a very long time and I have to say my anxiety was alil high. I'm not a fan I'd rather be driving in the RV. The flights to and back went well and the views from above the clouds were tranquil. It made the flight more relaxing.
The flight home there were so many clouds
We stayed at the Hotel Bellagio, it was AMAZING. definitely on the list of fabulous places and the wow factor........WOW. It was very clean, friendly, and the decor was beautiful.
The Bellagio is home to the Dancing Fountains. A wonderful water show done to music
Here is the Link to the video ~ CLICK HERE
I couldn't believe how every Hotel was it's own city. The Bellegio (and all the others) once you walk in you really wouldn't have to leave. It's a hotel, a mall, a casino, theater, shows, multiple restaurants and bars. WOW!
The first evening we went for a very nice dinner and walked the strip to the South.
We ate at The Prime restaurant in the Bellagio. It was so relaxing, just a great time just the 2 of us. Dan had steak, sweet potatoes and a coors light. I had a duck, potato, we shared asparagus and a glass of wine. Want to take a guess at what the bill was? We definitely were not in Wisconsin anymore toto. If you're wondering it was approx $260. Seriously?!?! Well at least it was great food.
The nite life is.............well they don't call it sin city for nothing. It was interesting to say the least. I enjoyed people watching that was for sure. I was exhausted from all the walking. I brought comfy shoes, but my legs n feet were definitely feeling it. We were NOT the typical Vegas nite people. We were in the room ready for bed by 11 (pretty much all the nights were like that). Unfortunately for me I didn't sleep much at all while there. I couldn't get comfy and tossed n turned trying to will myself to sleep. I think if I got 11 hours total from the 3 nites we were there that would max. I was SO happy to be home back in my bed, it was the best sleep EVER!
After that first nite I knew that I needed to find something to do while we were in Vegas as walking the strip the first nite was enough for us and we don't gamble. Just not our thing! We found a couple shows we'd like to see while over there so we set out to go there.
Day 2 Breakfast Buffet at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino. Good food, but again pricey. Most of all the buffets we went to were about $35 a person to eat. Guess we better start gambling and win BIG just to eat there.
Then we left the "strip" area in a taxi and went to tour "Rick's Restoration", a show we like to watch. Now that was a great place. The tour was free and it was within the actual shop, so we got to see the WHOLE cast from the show in action ~ Rick, Brettly, Tyler, Kyle, Kowboy, Dale and Ron. It was so cool to see them all and even cooler to see all of the things they had there. We couldn't take any photos while inside as there were items that were completed that haven't been shown on the show or to the owners yet. But the outside was cool.
Then from there we walked over to "The Pawn Stars" store called Silver and Gold Pawn shop. It was NOT what we had thought it to be. It's VERY small in there and we didn't see anyone from the show. Definitely made up more for TV. But being able to go was nice as it's another show we like to watch.
From there we walked to Fremont St aka Downtown Vegas. We sat down at one of the outdoor hotel patios, "The 4 Queens" to people watch and have a cocktail before our Buffet and show started. I had my first Redd's Balls. Mighty tasty I have to say. They had Redd's Apple beer there but you can take any of the flavors out there and add Fire Ball (cinnamon liquor) and wallah you have redd balls. Other then the homeless people coming up to ask for money while we are on the patio we had a nice time. There are tons of things to see on Fremont street, the canopy of lights, the personal entertainment, the zip lining down the middle of the street, The Mob Museum, and the list could just go on.
We ate at the Golden Nugget buffet and then went to the show there. Gordie Brown ~ an impressionist, Comedian, and a Musician. What a great show, it was nice to get sit back and be entertained.
The canopy during the day. It goes all the way down Fremont st
Yeap I had to get one :)
We went through the Mob Museum too. That was very interesting and educational. WOW!
Looking good on the line up
The Nite is Near, lol
To watch the video of the light show done to music, which was amazing ~ CLICK HERE
Gordie Brown at the Golden Nugget
Day 3 we had the Breakfast Buffet at The Bellagio and the we were off on a tour to the Hoover Dam.
We had alil time to blow before the going to the Hoover Dam so what else is there to do in Vegas? Hmmmm ~ we had to try our luck in the casino. I had more than doubled my money, but then gave it to Dan. So between him and I we lost it all, but had fun doing it :)
The Dam has been a place that Dan has wanted to go to, I had just found that out so I'm glad I chose that tour over the rest. I wasn't too sure we were going to survive the tour bus shuttle, lol. I was just awed by the views there....I know it's just alot of dirt but here in WI we are FLAT where we live so to see the mountains, to me was just wonderful.
Once we got back from the Dam tour taking the Dam photos, lol, we headed across the street to the Planet hollywood to watch the Vegas! Show. It's a great show that pays tribute to the old Vegas. Again another great show and I'm so glad we saw it.
VEGAS! The Show at Planet Hollywood.
After the show we walked the North side of the Strip seeing the Volcano show at the Mirage and we went to see the Pirate show in front of the Treasure Island, but it must have been broken as there was no show :( We sat down at the Gilley's right by TI and had a very late dinner. It was back to the Bellagio at 11 to take a 4 hr nap and get ready for the shuttle to take us back to the airport at 4:15am.
More nite entertainment.....levitating!
Here is what our room looked like ~
Thanks Vegas! It was a trip to remember and boy an experience. Thanks to Dan for an amazing time and trip. I can't think of anyone else I would have wanted to be there with.
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