Holiday in USA advice please

[ian986]

Hi All,

I am going to Las Vegas in a couple of weeks time for 4 days then going on to Palm Springs for the rest of the holiday.

Where I am stuck is there any thing around the either area worth seeing and maybe staying a couple of days was thinking of going to lake havasu, but seem pretty costly for hotels there any advice would be much apprieciated.

 

[Bongo]

If I was going to Las Vegas I would go here
Bureau of Reclamation: Lower Colorado Region - Hoover Dam

 

[whs]

From Las Vegas go to Death Valley. That is a must see - my favorite US park. And I have seen nearly all in the west. It is out of this world. Hoover Dam (as suggested) and Black Valley is worthwhile too - that is a short round trip of about 4 hours.

In Palm Springs, make sure you spend a day driving thru the Joshua Tree park. Absolutely wonderful landscape. Then you can drive thru the valley to the Salton Sea - very unusual, but smelly (H2S)

Lake Havasu is pretty dull - not worth it in my book. Lots of boaters.

 

[Airbot]

I'd go see the Grand Canyon. While not super far from Vegas, still a little ways away. Worth it though.

In Palms Springs, I'd go on the Tram up to the top of San Jacinto Mtns.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

 

[Zepher]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqgn-rscdXo
This is from my trip in 99.

And this is the Hoover Dam when I went there in 06.

 

[electrotune1200]

Go to Las Vegas last! Do not spend all your cash before the rest of the holiday.

Oh and drinks are free in Vegas if you have money on a table or in a video poker machine. Just tip the girls a bit.

 

[stevieray]

Go to area 51 and look for UFOs.

 

[whs]

Go to area 51 and look for UFOs.

I have been there, did not see any. But you cannot get real close anyhow.

 

[stevieray]

Go to area 51 and look for UFOs.

I have been there, did not see any. But you cannot get real close anyhow.

You should've called ahead... I'm sure Brink would've put on a show for you.

 

[whs]

Go to area 51 and look for UFOs.

I have been there, did not see any. But you cannot get real close anyhow.

You should've called ahead... I'm sure Brink would've put on a show for you.

LOL - when I was there was probably before Brink was even born - over 40 years ago.

 

[DocBrown]

Lake Havasu has the Original London Bridge

 

[Borg 386]

Don't forget, Nevada is one of the few places where there are legal brothels

(Well, if you're going to go sightseeing, might as well see it all....)

 

[electrotune1200]

Don't forget, Nevada is one of the few places where there are legal brothels

(Well, if you're going to go sightseeing, might as well see it all....)

The Bunny Ranch.... cough cough.... Not that I've ever been there. Just seen it on TV once or twice

 

[jfar]

Lol, between the area 51 and the brothels where else would you be wanting to go lol. Oh and the Bunny rancho, Oh and have a nice day.

 

[Phone Man]

From Vegas, the Grand Canyon is 277mi or 5 1/2 hr drive. They have a few hotels but my be expensive. You could stay in Willaims or Flagstaff with cheaper hotels. If you decide to go there post back and I can get a list of other things in the Flagstaff area.

Jim

 

[whs]

Grand Canyon is quite a ride from Las Vegas. I have done that twice. And for the Grand Canyon alone you should plan at least 2 days. No need to go there is you do not go into the valley. Just looking at it from above you can do on pictures.

 

[Zepher]

Don't forget, Nevada is one of the few places where there are legal brothels

(Well, if you're going to go sightseeing, might as well see it all....)

The Bunny Ranch.... cough cough.... Not that I've ever been there. Just seen it on TV once or twice

A friend of mine worked there a couple of times 2 years ago. I shot her provocative modeling pictures that she used for her resume.

 

[fseal]

Note: Bunny Ranch will cost you BIG TIME. don't bother unless you got a couple grand atleast in your wallet...

There is an relatively short drive north of Las Vegas that's nice: Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Association
Also the Dam as mentioned is a relatively short trip.

Death valley, Grand canyon are get up realy early and plan on driving most of the day trips. Though there is another one that is also a REALLY great day trip. Just a few hours drive each way. Welcome to Zion National Park & Springdale, UT

Like the grand canyon, pictures cant do the park justice. It is truly awsome. If you go on a weekend, be sure to arive there early, near opening for easy parking.

 

[strollin]

This time of year is the best time to visit Death Valley. The Spring Flowers should be in bloom and it isn't so hot that you can't be outside during the day.

 

[jfar]

Don't forget, Nevada is one of the few places where there are legal brothels

(Well, if you're going to go sightseeing, might as well see it all....)

The Bunny Ranch.... cough cough.... Not that I've ever been there. Just seen it on TV once or twice

A friend of mine worked there a couple of times 2 years ago. I shot her provocative modeling pictures that she used for her resume.

Did you keep the negs?