My son is a Marine stationed in Colorado, and wants to go to Vegas for his 21st Birthday in May. There will be 6 of them going, and need some advice on what to do, on the cheap. They are not gamblers, they just want to party and celebrate. I know the clubs are probably out of there range, what would you guys suggest as far as hotels,(strip or downtown) and places to "party" on the cheap.
I've been to Vegas many times, but mainly just playing cards, never really done the party and tourist thing. Any suggestions and help, greatly appreciated.

Really? You couldn't be bothered just to read the thread headings on the first page of this forum?

Cheapest Vegas thread

Actually, I just didn't see it. I will go through that thread, Thanks

Also refer to the Doing it right thread which explains how crappy it can be on the cheap. Maybe all where a Marine t-shirts and make sure the high and tight is crisp and hope for people to buy them drinks, lap dances etc

I would gather up as many of your son's Marine friends as possible and rob some dodgy casino off the strip.

Then you guys can ball out the rest of the way...

Yes this is a great idea. Your son and say 9 of his friends. Ten should be enough or do you think he needs 1 more.

Wait where in Colorado is he stationed? First person I've heard of to be stationed outside the normal 4 or so fairly crappy assignments.

Stationed in Aurora, at Buckley AFB

I'm sure they may do that, I will probably ship him a few bucks to take with him, just want him to have a good time, these guys don;t get paid a lot.

I know. How dare u not see that thread? I guess we'll let it slide since ur son helps ensure we live the lifestyle we want while not getting paid enough for it to properly celebrate his 21st bday

Hey,

firstly would like to thank your son for serving our country.

Now, can you give a little more detailed budget? ie) About how much are they looking to spend? This way I can answer your question better. (ie. there is a difference between "staying @ Tropicana cheap and staying at the Quad cheap)

Cheers,

S

I've been thinking more about this situation and I've completely changed my mind. Generally speaking I think Vegas on the cheap kind of sucks, but I think this is a different situation. Let's face it playing 2-5nl or $50 min blackjack is probably not a priority for these guys. Neither is the fanciest of rooms or surf and turf, although he is stationed at an AFB so I picture hot tubs in the baracks(ha ha). They have two primary goals( look away dad), drinking and pussy. Both of these should be easily achieved. I think advice from locals as to decent off the strip clubs would be awesome. Somewhere cheaper with plenty of ladies. These guys are young marines and don't need to be all baller with a giant ugly watch to get laid. Here's the concern I have. When I was a young marine with a group of guys one problem would arise. There is always a couple that get drunk and try to show off their hand to hand training. Tell them to be careful and come home safe without a brig stay waiting for them.

cheaper and plenty of ladies? Downtown cougar hunting, they will be happy to pay for everything.

Stay at the Plaza for cheap, El Cortez can be fun also.

This, 100%.

Downtown is not the way to see Vegas on their first trip.

Instead of clubs, which can get expensive, have them troll pools and lounges, and just casinos in general. Or try to find passes to the clubs, which might save you a little if you don't drink too much inside the club - save the drinking for before the club.

I'll Try to get a budget from them this weekend. I usually talk to him on Saturday or Sunday, and I really appreciate the responses. I figured downtown would be best, but off strip if better would be great.

Don't need to look away, I was 21 once too. I raised my son on my own so I know him pretty well, and you hit it right on, that's why I want him to have a great time in a great town. He knows how much I love Vegas, but like I said I never really did the party scene, may have to do that next time I go though. Thanks for the help!!!

If theyre going to avoid the main things they might as well go party in any city. I suggest a mix of downtown bars, blue martini whatever, carnival court, walking thhe strip, doing a club night or two (they can buy presale tickets for 20-30$) and pregame.

see as much as they can. Downtown, strip, big and little casinos. Of course once you are in the Venetian and Bellagio everything else looks underwhelming.

Just wander around the strip with souvenir drinks. Really cheap? You can make your own at walgreens ... May be able to find more local girls at Artisan off the strip if that's what they're going for