Vegas vacation day 7 - Hooters, Skyline, Jokers Wild

Our last day!!! It is unreal how quickly the time goes when you are on vacation!

Today we decided to seek out some casinos we have never visited. After breakfast of blueberry muffins in the room (I am all egged out), we decided to head to Hooters. We always eat at the Hooters at the Tropicana in AC whenever we visit, but had never gone to the casino in Vegas. I was really shocked at how small the casino area is. Everyone seemed nice, we got our cards and I used the free $10 slot play from MRB. I was up and down on video poker. At lunch time we ate at the Hooters restaurant. I love their chicken wings. John got his usual grilled cheese and fries. Both were very good.

Next we headed out on Boulder Highway, as I remembered seeing some small casinos there.

First stop was at Skyline casino. Also a small casino, and tons of locals all knowing each other. Once inside, we realized that we HAD been to this casino – our Vegas friends took us here in October. We played for hours on $20.00 which was very nice. Lots of people on the coin dropper double bonus machines. It was like a flash back to old times, with people sitting there will filled coin buckets, and some people feeding quarters into the machines. I tried one machine, but had no luck on it.

Next stop was Joker’s Wild. Free wheel spin with sign up, I got a $10 meal coupon and John got $5 free slot play. We played some nickel machines, and played for a long time before our 20 dollar bills were gone. On the way out, stopped at the snack bar for hotdog, chips and a drink for $3.00 each. The cashier convinced us to spend the entire $10 and added cookies to the order. I have to say the hot dogs were quite nice!!! Grilled, not boiled, and oversized toasted bun.

Lastly, we stopped to gas up the rental, and returned to Palace Station, telling the valet we will need the car at 6:15 am. Our flight leaves at 9 AM, but we need to return the car, and the television is saying security is heightened at the airports, so we are leaving plenty of time to get through the lines.

Final thoughts: It was nice to come back to Vegas again. I hope to be able to return in October. I really detest the long plane rides now. We had no issues with the rental car – EZ car rental is probably the easiest I have used. I like the back up feature on the Chevy Malibu we rented, it shows you all around the rear of the car, and I really like that. That is something I will look for on my next auto purchase. The older we get, the faster the time goes. Note to self: remember to pack body wash, as the tiny little bars of soap are just horrid. When we visited in October 2012, it rained a few days we were here, I like April and October as it generally is cold where I live and I so enjoy the weather here – usually. This trip, it was in the 60s the first half of our stay! It didn’t hit 80 until Friday, and was nice the rest of our week. I just love the sunshine; I don’t get enough of it working 10-hour days.

Thank you for reading my report!!! I hope more of you will post your trips, as I love reading them.

Thanks for the reports Janice.Enjoyed the way you broke them down per day.And your right,time does fly when your on vacation.

Yes, Janice, thanks for the reports and it was good how you broke them up mostly day by day.

And it's definitely good to move around and check out other casinos for a nice diversion -- especially when you can also make good use of coupons and/or other promotions!

RecVPPlayer

Thanks for reading my reports. Our flight home was better - no one in the middle seat for the longest leg of our flights. Southwest no longer offers direct flights from NH, unless (I think) you want the really late ones. Car return at EZ was the fastest we have ever had, in and out in about 3 minutes. I am glad to be home safe and sound. The security at McCarran wasn't any different, in my opinion. In fact, the lines were shorter than usual. I already miss the place!!!! It's cold and rainy here, and I head back to work tomorrow.

I look forward to reading your next reports, please take the time to post them.

Janice, Very nice Trip Report(s)

Thanks for taking the time to write and share.

One of these days we just might meet up in Vegas, ................. maybe this October ?????


Rick

Just catching up on the TR's thank so much for your report. Love the different day break down. Also thanks for the info on EZ they are normally cheap but I have been hesitant to use them.
I do enjoy Gold Coast decent rooms, casinos and I love the breakfast buffet for $6 , fresh fruit, yogurt, bagels how can you go wrong?

Thanks Siwst852 I believe the Gold Coast breakfast buffet was 4.95 with the B connected card.

I have rented cars from Dollar, Budget, and Payless in the past. I typically go with whomever offers me the cheapest rate. I always book compact, and on only 1 or 2 trips have I gotten a compact, usually get the free upgrade to the next level - which was the Chevy Malibu. I liked it, and I have to say, there was no heavy pressure to buy all the extra insurances. I will use them again next time, for sure.

And yes, Rick, our paths never seem to cross. I'm betting we meet at Mohegan Sun one day!!

Janice, thank you for your reports and sharing your trip with us. I'm glad you made it home safely and without issue. I look forward to reading about your October trip. Have you set your dates?

Thank you Benue for the nice report. It made me smile and wish I was there.

Nothing definite for October as yet. I love the weather in Vegas in April and October which is usually in the low to mid 80s which I think is perfect.