Wednesday, April 02, 2008

The Ten Things I Learned in Vegas

So I went to Vegas two weeks ago, don't ask me why I took so long to post this:

10. Vegas isn't Cheap- Okay, I know this is obvious but Vegas is sneaky expensive. To a novice Vegas visitor you have some common misconceptions: Buffets are cheap and you can get free drinks while gambling. Well the buffets aren't cheap, they can be quite expensive. Although you do get free drinks, its not like you can drink for free all night without losing a ton of money gambling (unless you get on an insane hot streak).
9. Penny slots are for old people- It just doesn't feel right sitting in between two 70 year old chain smokers on a Saturday night playing penny slots.
8. The architecture is breathtaking- See Caesar's Palace, Excalibur, New York, New York etc in all their glory and try not to be amazed.
7. Don't leave your hotel door open- It could lead to rent a cop's threatening to kick you out of your room, while your drunk friend devises a fool proof plan to escape any charges, that just happens to involve homosexuality. (For the record, I had nothing to do with this)
6. Sports books are Heaven- Tons of TVs, playing any sporting event you could possibly want.
5. One can take liquor anywhere- Buy a six pack of Miller Light and carry it throughout the city, no one will stop you! Did you just buy a drink at the bar and your friends are leaving? Don't chug it, take it with you!
4. No Cover- Ask around enough and you will never have to pay a cover in Vegas. Someone always has free passes somewhere and will be willing to give them to you.
3. Some taxis only go to strip clubs- So you've been drinking, its about 3am and you stop a cab, only to have the driver say he will only drive to a strip club. That can only lead to bad (or great!) things.
2. Hookers cost $35- And they are hot! According to those little cards that people hand out every, freaking block!
1. What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas- But you already knew that didn't you?

0 comments: