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Thanks for the suggestions.

to everyone saying stuff along the lines of 'Why go to Vegas if you don't like Vegas' - well yeah, sometimes it's not through choice. Unfortunately we can't choose where conventions are, and we can't choose our travel plans. Sometimes you're stuck in a city you don't like for a few days - that is the case here...

He likes the sound of the Flightlinez and will probably check out the library too. Was v.surprised when I mentioned about the library...

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09-06-2017 , 06:40 AM

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OLDEKI

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Cliff diving in Nelson's Landing, about 1.5 hrs away fr the Strip

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09-07-2017 , 07:02 AM

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nota

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running on the strip at 5am. I personally dont do this because im fat and lazy, but I see a lot of people in the morning running on the strip and theres hardly any people at those hours.

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09-07-2017 , 01:22 PM

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madlex

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running on the strip at 5am. I personally dont do this because im fat and lazy, but I see a lot of people in the morning running on the strip and theres hardly any people at those hours.

Have done a lot of times, south end of the Strip to Downtown is around 10 miles out and back.

If it's still dark(ish), I turn around at SLS. That's around 6 miles out and back.

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09-07-2017 , 01:55 PM

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Biggle10

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I've never done this but remember seeing it on a travel show.

https://digthisvegas.com/

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09-07-2017 , 01:59 PM

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Yeah I've said about shows. What would you recommend?

Of those, nature is probably best. He goes on hiking holidays...

Valley of Fire is pretty cool and has a few ok hiking trails. If he likes nature it's a change from Red Rock. It's about an hour from the strip vs. around 35 minutes for Red Rock, might not be such a big difference with traffic.

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09-07-2017 , 02:31 PM

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Derp!

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Intro SCUBA classes

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09-07-2017 , 08:10 PM

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Intro SCUBA classes

Where would you do this? Shark Reef??

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09-07-2017 , 10:34 PM

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drawn

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Good places to spend a few hours :

Pinball Hall of Fame

Clark County Shooting Range

Hiking at Red Rock Canyon

Top Golf

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09-08-2017 , 01:09 PM

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whamboozeled

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If he likes outdoor stuff Zion is doable in the same day.
Valley of Fire also.

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09-15-2017 , 02:35 PM

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Check out kayaking on the Colorado River. Willow Beach is about an hour from Vegas. There are several outfitters that will pick up on the strip. It's all slow moving flat water, good for beginners.

Full and half day guided tours. Hot springs, cliff diving, Emerald Cave, beautiful clear water.

Full disclosure: I am a guide on the river

Good suggestions re the Colorado River spots, an under-appreciated, under-marketed amenity compared to Lake Mead.

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09-17-2017 , 03:29 PM

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drbeechwood

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Originally Posted by OLDEKI

Cliff diving in Nelson's Landing, about 1.5 hrs away fr the Strip

Didn't someone do this from a Luxor balcony once?

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09-17-2017 , 04:36 PM

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Gzesh

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Didn't someone do this from a Luxor balcony once?

Your post is a bit smarmy, yet funny on a likely unintended level.

(I am pretty sure no one has done it from a Luxor balcony more than once.)

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09-17-2017 , 06:04 PM

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Derp!

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Where would you do this? Shark Reef??

I haven't tried them myself, but Sin City Scuba, GR8 DVN, SCUBA Phil, etc. Have fun!

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09-17-2017 , 09:29 PM

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drbeechwood

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Originally Posted by Gzesh

Your post is a bit smarmy, yet funny on a likely unintended level.

(I am pretty sure no one has done it from a Luxor balcony more than once.)

The use of "once" was indeed unintentionally amusing.

https://lasvegassun.com/news/1996/se...-inside-luxor/

"It was over very quickly."

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09-18-2017 , 05:03 AM

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IHaveThreePair

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I'm pretty surprised that's only happened once...

Lots of drunk people, losing lots of money - hotel room door opens out onto a ledge with 70-80ft drop...

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09-18-2017 , 06:06 AM

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IHaveThreePair

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I'm pretty surprised that's only happened once...

Lots of drunk people, losing lots of money - hotel room door opens out onto a ledge with 70-80ft drop...

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09-18-2017 , 06:10 PM

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drbeechwood

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Originally Posted by IHaveThreePair

I'm pretty surprised that's only happened once...

Lots of drunk people, losing lots of money - hotel room door opens out onto a ledge with 70-80ft drop...

I think I read that it happened another time, from floor 10, but that was a drunk accident, not an intentional leap.

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