Pre Trip, Trip Report

This weekend is my annual trip to Sin City. It was originally set to be solo, but big brother Matt needs some Keno so we're making it a brotherly bonding vacation. I credit Matt for introducing me to Downtown so its a treat that he can come too.

Leaving Friday morning and I don't normally detail my flight, but since the TSA has everything all jacked up in Atlanta, I'll need to get to the Airport around 5 am, for an 820 departure. I'm only taking a carry-on, so I'll try the International Terminal and see if that saves a few mins.

I'm cashing in 2 free nights at the Golden Gate, who have always been good with comps. Matt lands late Thursday and will be staying at 4 Queens for 1 night, then using my room comps at Main Street Station. Friday we're gonna play Downtown & Saturday is a mini coupon run. We both leave Sunday afternoon.

Before each trip, I like to make a plan/schedule and check it post trip to see what I actually got to.

Friday - Downtown
- Play at Downtown Grand, Plaza, GG, MSS and everywhere else.
- We have it scheduled to spend a little time at Mermaids & La Bayou. Haven't been there in years, but worth one more stop before they shut it down.
- I got a Groupon for Vanguard Lounge, it's a fun spot with a cool vibe. But I'll be there early before it gets hipster and I look like the old guy at the bar.
- Also plan to spend some time at El Co. Always have a great great time there.
- We are bringing our trunks in case we need a few mins to relax at a pool. That being Binions or The Cal Pool (ppaaarrttyyy!!)
- Bed by 10 - seriously!

Saturday - Coupon Run! This is how I love doing Vegas while it makes Matt anxious
- I'd like to get a decent nights sleep because we have the grand idea of seeing a Vegas Sunrise (and my days of pulling an all nighter are behind me)
- So body willing, up early to see Downtown moments before dawn.
- From there cab/uber it to Silver Sevens for breakfast and play.
- Walk to EI for drinks and more play
- Depending on the mood, maybe hit The Max and Tuscany. Matt mentioned he may tap out after EI and head back for a nap.
- I usually avoid The Strip but need to hit Caesars to get tickets to see Brook and Dunn in 2017! In all my trips, this is probably my 2nd visit to Caesars.
- After that wild morning, I see a nap before playing more Downtown Saturday night.

I really cant wait. Vegas Baby!

marko62

Can you list where you are doing for your coupon run? Love those. I am trying to work out a group one for Sept, Thanks.

Wing big have fun.

Sure. This is my off-strip plan which will most likely change. Ill be using Coupons from both the MRB and ACG. (Regarding downtown, I dont really make a schedule because Ill eventually hit every spot)

Start at Silver 7's for play and the Breakfast Buffet (with the coupon and a little play results in a decent, not great, breakfast for about $2)
Walk to Ellis Island for drinks and match play coupons
EITHER Walk to Hard Rock for the drink coupon OR Walk to Tuscany for the 2-for-1 lunch coupon, if hungry.
Walk towards the Strip and hit the Max Casino and Stage Door (no coupons, but like the place)
Walk to Ballys for the 20% off merchandise to see if there are any souvenirs I want/need.
Walk over to Flamingo for the 2nd round of Margaritas free.

After that, if I still have the energy, Ill cab it to the Palms.

Its exhausting, but great way to take advantage of coupons and see a lot of different spots.

marko..

Have a great time!! I hope stick to your plan better then we do. I too love to plan the trip, it just gets me pumped for when I get there. We will be out there in 10 days, and I plan for our favorite casinos and point multipier days-Boyds(Suncoast) have many of them. We also plan around places where we'll be eating. Now I'm pumped again and won't sleep well tonight. Win big.