How about all the free shows? You can spend an entire night taking in the Mirage volcano, Bellagio fountains, TI pirates-sirens extravaganza, Fremont Street Experience, and Rio Parade in the Sky. You can also hang out at the Casbar Lounge at the Sahara, which has great live entertainment all night every night with no admission charge or drink minimum.
How about an architectural tour? Two highlights include the Greenwich Village food court at New York-New York and the lobby floor, frescoed ceilings, and Grand Canal, complete with gondolas, at the Venetian.
How about visiting some mammalian friends? You'll find lions at MGM Grand, tigers and dolphins at the Mirage, flamingos and penguins at the Flamingo, and party animals at the Palms.
How about views? You can get up to the VooDoo Lounge atop the Rio for free, in a glass elevator, in the afternoon and early-evening hours. And it'll only cost you a few bucks to go to the top of the Eiffel and Stratosphere towers.
How about the cheap shows? At the very least, grab a coupon at Carnaval Court and see Mac King at Harrah's for $9 per person, including a drink.
How about a bargain-food tour? Click on "Top 10" under Vegas Info on the home page of this Web site for $4.95 steaks, 99-cent shrimp cocktails, $2.50 giant ham and eggs, and $6.99 prime ribs. While you're at it, stop in at the Imperial Palace for a free souvenir photo.
How about a thrill-ride tour? There are three monster rides atop Stratosphere, roller coasters at Sahara, New York-New York, and Circus Circus, and motion simulators at Luxor, Excalibur, and Sahara.
How about a complete tour of the Strip for $2? Hop on a public double-decker Deuce bus and ride for hours.
How about window-shopping? Visit the malls at Caesars, Venetian, Aladdin, and Mandalay Bay, plus the outlet malls near downtown and on the south Strip.
That ought to keep your wedding party busy for the weekend. Buy a travel guide or check out this Web site and others for locations and other vital statistics of all the above attractions.
