My boss is out to Vegas for a week in September for a trade show - he hates gambling, and pretty much hates everything about Vegas.

What are some non-Vegas type things he can do? He's been to Red Rock Canyon - but not much else.

Recommendations?

weed

Machine guns
Pinball museum
Mob museum
Strip clubs

Above suggestions are certainly -EV for my promotion hopes.

Top golf
Drive exotic cars
The giant ferros wheel thing..

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I'm going to Disney Land. I hate talking animals, cartoons, amusement park rides, overpriced unhealthy food, and large crowds. What should I do while there?

He should remove the stick from his bunghole and have some fun.

People have very different opinions what "having fun" means.

I know people who hate Vegas and do the following when they have to go there for a conventions:

- Get up around 3, do a couple of hours of office work
- Go to the gym and have breakfast
- Spend the day at the convention
- Have somebody else pay for overpriced dinner
- Go to bed at 9

That way they don't have to do too much Vegas stuff and don't fall behind on their regular things which means they have more time for things they enjoy when they get back home.

That schedule works especially well for people from ET/CT because they don't even have to bother about the 2-3 hours of time change. They just get up around the same time they would get up at home.

I highly doubt you're being made to go to Disneyland for work...

There are any number of shows (of various types), which are inherently fun, not just fun because it's Vegas, Baby.

Your boss probably isn't a pool guy. We took our kids to Vegas a few years back; they had a great time without being too Vegas-y. It all depends on what your boss does like. Golf? Nature? Motorcycles? Shopping?

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

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

this is too reasonable a reply.

No one here should or does care about your boss having a good time.

He hates everything about Vegas ? Too bad.

Recommendation: Do your business, get drunk in your hotel bar like you can anywhere, and then get out of town.

Here ya go man-there are lots of great outdoor things to do around vegas....

https://escapeadventures.com/destination/nevada/

These guys aren't everything-but I'm not going to do your work for you-just look for guided tours for hiking, biking(mountain or road), or whatever it is that floats the guys boat

I'm surprised nobody's mentioned the incredible dining options, especially if your company is up for paying for it.

Okay so Robouchon is probably a weeeee bit out of a typical per diem but Picasso is fine, Aureole is fine, etc.

I decided not to suggest the boss spend his down time eating (said the fat guy).

Seriously, though, Vegas has been working on developing a reputation for dining quality and options.

Dig This Las Vegas. More for kids but adults can enjoy it as well.

Flightlinez out in Bootleg Canyon

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

Non gambling?
Poker

Everyone I know who "hates everything about Vegas" has either lost a ton of money in this town, or was trickrolled by a backpage escort at some point.

There's a really nice Library a few blocks up on (W) Sahara & Fort Apache (S). Seriously.

If he's into the outdoors there are a number of groups on the meetup website for hiking, canyoneering, climbing, biking, motorcycling, birding, water sports, etc.

The VegasHikers group for example has about 17,000 members - a lot probably joined just for while they are visiting Vegas but the group is very active - usually at least one hike every day.

This gives him an opportunity to go with a group to "cool" spots that the locals know about and be social with folks who are into things he is interested in.

The outdoor stuff is probably most popular but there are other groups into things like photography, business/entrepreneur, or just social eating out/drinking as well.

Some really fun restaurant options. Fogo de Chão is offstrip and a Brazillian barbecue which is really delicious and a unique experience.

Stay at a hotel with an adult chill pool vibe. I really enjoyed the Bellagio poolside with the wife.

I can understand not everyone digs gambling but if you dislike the pool and good food then you might just hate life.

OTOH madlex had some very practical ideas for people who need to get a lot of work done.

I think most people who don't like Vegas just don't know where to go and get overwhelmed by the place. I could literally spend a week just going to the pool and eating out - so fun.

That's true, but I doubt there's a single business person in the US who hasn't been to Fogo de Chao at least once

There are a couple cities where Fogo de Chao and Ruth Chris Steakhouse are the prime "fine dining" destions.

Word. I am from Canada so I thought it was something special. You guys are just spoiled with so many options.

Another place you gotta hit is Wicked Spoon in the Cosmo.

drink and ride the monorail.