Las Vegas Casinos
If you’re heading out to Las Vegas for the first time, it helps to know where you can find the best bargains and freebies. A few blog posts ago we covered the tricks of the trade in Vegas, specifically little tricks casinos employ to try and make you play more. Well, today, we’ll be covering tricks, or secrets, which you can employ as a tourist in Las Vegas.
Whether you’re after cheap food, or maybe hoping to escape from the Strip, we’ll tell you about the best kept secrets in Vegas. There’s probably some Vegas locals code we’ll break in the process of sharing these secrets with you, but let’s face it, you want to go to Vegas prepared and we can certainly help you with that! Below you’ll find what we think are the best kept Las Vegas secrets:
$7.77 Meal
Okay, maybe this one isn’t much of a secret anymore, but it’s surprising how many first time tourists don’t know about it. At Mr Lucky’s, a restaurant in the Hard Rock Casino, you can buy dinner for just $7.77, which consists of steak, shrimp and potatoes. To purchase this grand feast, just ask for the 777 meal.
The Atomic Testing Museum
If you fancy taking a break from the casinos, we recommend you head off the beaten track and visit the Atomic Testing museum, located on E Flamingo Road. The museum charges a $7-$10 entry fee, but it’s definitely worth it. You’ll find information about Nevada’s history as nuclear test site and also learn a lot about Las Vegas along the way. The museum also runs family fun days, such as the upcoming Journey Through Japan day, where you can explore Japanese culture for just $5.
Las Vegas Contemporary Arts Center
In a city that’s considered by some as bold, brass and maybe even vulgar, it might surprise you to learn that Las Vegas has a thriving art community. According to their website, Las Vegas’ Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) has “a dynamic history of promoting contemporary art through avant-garde exhibitions” in Vegas and at the moment, you can catch their “Dark” art exhibition, which runs from August the 6th until September the 24th.
Las Vegas Coupons
Finally, if you’re planning to purchase an expensive meal, see a show, or even pick up something from the casino gift shop, always ask if there are any promotions available and pick up a coupon booklet from a casino information desk. In these booklets you’ll find discounts for a variety of attractions in Vegas, so don’t be afraid to ask for one!
