Vegas Q&A: How Can We Just Relax?
UPDATED: 10:01 a.m. EDT April 26, 2004
Question: We're heading to Vegas this summer and want to see the sights but also don't want to be constantly going and doing. What's your favorite way to waste time in Vegas on a hot summer afternoon that doesn't involve gambling?
Dan in Fargo, North Dakota
Answer: What a great question, Dan.
Lots of people seem to forget that when they're on vacation they really should relax a little bit and not try to cram in everything on one trip. You should take some time to enjoy yourself and just do nothing.
Of course, if you're like me, the concept of doing nothing in Vegas (or anywhere else for that matter) is alien. So, if you get as bored as I do laying out by the pool unless massive amounts of big, fruit-filled cocktails are involved, you have to turn elsewhere to find your relaxation.
I don't find crowds relaxing, so getting off the Strip should be the No. 1 priority if you want to find some peace and quiet. Take a trip out to Lake Las Vegas and stroll through the shopping village, or maybe rent a paddleboat. Take a drive through Red Rock Canyon and enjoy the scenery and the air conditioning. Or go check out one of the non-casino restaurants in town -- there are tons of very worthwhile places to eat that aren't adjacent to slot machines.
If you can't get too far from the Strip for whatever reason, there are still some quieter spots to seek out. Try the Dolphin Habitat and Secret Garden at the Mirage. There's nothing more fun than playing catch with a dolphin, and it's remarkably calming at the same time.
You could also check out one of the many decent and inexpensive afternoon shows. Mac King is my personal favorite, but Ronn Lucas is another solid choice. I know there's a bit of "going and doing" involved, but once you get in the theater you can order a drink and relax.
My top Vegas time-waster would be taking a nap. Vegas is an all-night town, and you want to be rested up for the fancy meal, the big show, the hip nightclub and the gambling until the sun comes up fun you're going to have later, don't you?
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Answer: What a great question, Dan.
Lots of people seem to forget that when they're on vacation they really should relax a little bit and not try to cram in everything on one trip. You should take some time to enjoy yourself and just do nothing.
Of course, if you're like me, the concept of doing nothing in Vegas (or anywhere else for that matter) is alien. So, if you get as bored as I do laying out by the pool unless massive amounts of big, fruit-filled cocktails are involved, you have to turn elsewhere to find your relaxation.
I don't find crowds relaxing, so getting off the Strip should be the No. 1 priority if you want to find some peace and quiet. Take a trip out to Lake Las Vegas and stroll through the shopping village, or maybe rent a paddleboat. Take a drive through Red Rock Canyon and enjoy the scenery and the air conditioning. Or go check out one of the non-casino restaurants in town -- there are tons of very worthwhile places to eat that aren't adjacent to slot machines.
If you can't get too far from the Strip for whatever reason, there are still some quieter spots to seek out. Try the Dolphin Habitat and Secret Garden at the Mirage. There's nothing more fun than playing catch with a dolphin, and it's remarkably calming at the same time.
You could also check out one of the many decent and inexpensive afternoon shows. Mac King is my personal favorite, but Ronn Lucas is another solid choice. I know there's a bit of "going and doing" involved, but once you get in the theater you can order a drink and relax.
My top Vegas time-waster would be taking a nap. Vegas is an all-night town, and you want to be rested up for the fancy meal, the big show, the hip nightclub and the gambling until the sun comes up fun you're going to have later, don't you?
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