@syd said:

now thanks to cal,poor poor  nickers is scared to go to Vegas and rumor  has it is he is trying to get a refund on his trip

hey now, that isn't fair. It's going out at night alone with your family - that makes it different. I would go to Vegas just fine - situational awareness.

https://relentless-tactical.com/blogs/rto/situational-awareness-101

@nickers said:

And of course Dutch the little asshole would laugh at people who have Handicaps... You are a sad sick person... You are mental.. God you better pray whatever offspring you have or will have are born healthy....  But I should expect nothing less from an ass hat liberal demoquack who stalks people.. That's some sick shit right there... You aren't even close to normal by any sense of the definition... Typical intolerant leftist asshole...

Typical right-wing moron who pretends to be a tough guy but is a pansy who plays the victim any chance he can. 

We are all well aware of your mental handicaps. 

"AnYtIMe, AnyPlACe!" ?

@nickers said:

I have never been afraid to go anywhere in my life... I've been in black night clubs where I was the only white dude in the building and felt completely safe... I've been in the roughest of neighborhoods... I got shot at.. Held at knife point more than once and lived to tell about it... I was never afraid to go anywhere... But now a days being older.. I have no desire to see these places.. I've lived it... I've done it... I'm just looking to enjoy what remains left of my life in peace and see some of the world before God calls... I consider myself lucky and very blessed to have the experiences in life I've had.. I have great family and friends who have always had my back... I can't ask for too much more than that... Considering all the handicaps and difficulties I've had in life... I have no buyers remorse for anything...

o.k man,just dont bet on black

@syd said:

now thanks to cal,poor poor  nickers is scared to go to Vegas and rumor  has it is he is trying to get a refund on his trip

I have never been afraid to go anywhere in my life... I've been in black night clubs where I was the only white dude in the building and felt completely safe... I've been in the roughest of neighborhoods... I got shot at.. Held at knife point more than once and lived to tell about it... I was never afraid to go anywhere... But now a days being older.. I have no desire to see these places.. I've lived it... I've done it... I'm just looking to enjoy what remains left of my life in peace and see some of the world before God calls... I consider myself lucky and very blessed to have the experiences in life I've had.. I have great family and friends who have always had my back... I can't ask for too much more than that... Considering all the handicaps and difficulties I've had in life... I have no buyers remorse for anything...

Take a cab at night if you are venturing far from your hotel.  I just stick to my hotel after dark.  All offer security and all have fine casinos and fine restaurants.  I like staying at Paris or Ballys.  The two are connected so you never really have any reason to venture outside.  Paris has a few excellent restaurants and a A+ buffet, especially the breakfast buffet.

Paris is located central strip, so if you do walk you are kind of in the middle of things.  We also like Bellagio, which is across the street from Paris.  Paris is less expensive, so we stay there when we plan on hitting some of the expensive touring acts and Bellagio when it is just for casino action and restaurant dining.

@calfoxwc said:

yeah, I saw where cleveland is one of America's most dangerous cities. Didn't surprise me. It was 7th on the list I saw.

I was making a point that Vegas can have problems, but they have worked on them bigtime.

Cleveland - nope.

All the trouble and violence has mostly been in Blue Cities... I'll expound on this in the proper Forum...

@diehardbrownsfan1 said:

yeah, I saw where cleveland is one of America's most dangerous cities. Didn't surprise me. It was 7th on the list I saw.

I was making a point that Vegas can have problems, but they have worked on them bigtime.

Cleveland - nope.

I do like shows though and wining and dining is certainly fun, so maybe at some point l’ll pay a visit. I know they have world class entertainment there. The B-52s are doing a residency there at the Venetian at some point. They are on my bucket list, but why anyone would name their establishment after blinds is a weird one to me. 

I can't wait until nickers comes back from Vegas, even though I've been warned that I should be careful of what I wish for because AnYtiMe, AnyPlACe! ?

@calfoxwc said:

Well, when we were there, it was a lot of years ago. They had an M&M 3-D movie, Stayed at Treasure Island, watched the pirate ship show - it may not be there anymore. Stayed at Excalibur once - saw that show.

about crime: (just be careful out there) Have fun !

@nickers said:

Thank You!... If they are from Euclid... Chances are I know them . Or, someone related to them...I grew up in Euclid and spent most of my life there until things got too dark. But I know just about everybody from Euclid.. In fact My HS Math teacher Paul Serra was Robert Smiths guardian. He also fielded 10 championship baseball teams for Euclid HS.. I last lived there back in 08 around the time my old man passed.. Ironically were staying in a time share condo behind the Flamingo.. I know a lot of Iconic places were torn down or went defunct... If I'm not mistaken... The Stardust has been one of the recent casualties in the last few years of so... But the list sounds great! At least the temps will be respectable between 55*-60* F!... Looking forward to it...

Well, when we were there, it was a lot of years ago. They had an M&M 3-D movie, Stayed at Treasure Island, watched the pirate ship show - it may not be there anymore. Stayed at Excalibur once - saw that show.

about crime: (just be careful out there) Have fun !

@dutch-oven said:

Consider the source, syd. ?Cal definitely needs safe spaces.

Exactly... you can cruise the Strip at almost any hour...  

Been a long time, but the food at New York New York was pretty good. Vegas food = pricey.  

@orion said:

Enjoy!  

The bus system is the worst in the country......or at least it was ranked last.

LOl we ain't riding no stinkin bus...

The bus system is the worst in the country......or at least it was ranked last.

@syd said:

Fuuuuckk thats when the fun starts,but if you really are worried just stay on the strip, also i  am not sure if they tore down the Tropicana yet and the same go's for the Mirage you should check out a part of history

Consider the source, syd. ?Cal definitely needs safe spaces.

@bob806 said:

I've been there about a half dozen times for bowling tournaments. Only once did we "splurge" on a meal, it was at Lawry's ...excellent steaks/prime rib.

For basic meals, the Promenade area behind the Flamingo & Linc are good stops. Another place we like is Bautista's Hole In The Wall, a good Italian joint.

I've also stayed up by Fremont St. ( Old Vegas) at Main St Station, a great brew pub & hotel. Never dined at the Golden Nugget, but I've heard good things. 

Fremont St. is the most fun for me & my group, but might not be for everybody as there's lots of "oh wow" people watching?, but you probably already knew that.

Have fun. Plan on spending too much money, it's pricey out there for meals. 

One last thing, which may be of interest, is across from the South Point Hotel & Casino, there's a bar called The Clevelander which has decent food, and the atmosphere is All- Cleveland. Browns, Cavs, Indians, tOSU, even high school pennants are featured. The owners are from the East side, I think Euclid. Good wings, cold beer?

Thank You!... If they are from Euclid... Chances are I know them . Or, someone related to them...I grew up in Euclid and spent most of my life there until things got too dark. But I know just about everybody from Euclid.. In fact My HS Math teacher Paul Serra was Robert Smiths guardian. He also fielded 10 championship baseball teams for Euclid HS.. I last lived there back in 08 around the time my old man passed.. Ironically were staying in a time share condo behind the Flamingo.. I know a lot of Iconic places were torn down or went defunct... If I'm not mistaken... The Stardust has been one of the recent casualties in the last few years of so... But the list sounds great! At least the temps will be respectable between 55*-60* F!... Looking forward to it...

For basic meals, the Promenade area behind the Flamingo & Linc are good stops. Another place we like is Bautista's Hole In The Wall, a good Italian joint.

I've also stayed up by Fremont St. ( Old Vegas) at Main St Station, a great brew pub & hotel. Never dined at the Golden Nugget, but I've heard good things. 

Fremont St. is the most fun for me & my group, but might not be for everybody as there's lots of "oh wow" people watching?, but you probably already knew that.

Have fun. Plan on spending too much money, it's pricey out there for meals. 

One last thing, which may be of interest, is across from the South Point Hotel & Casino, there's a bar called The Clevelander which has decent food, and the atmosphere is All- Cleveland. Browns, Cavs, Indians, tOSU, even high school pennants are featured. The owners are from the East side, I think Euclid. Good wings, cold beer?

@calfoxwc said:

I wouldn't go anywhere at night

Fuuuuckk thats when the fun starts,but if you really are worried just stay on the strip, also i  am not sure if they tore down the Tropicana yet and the same go's for the Mirage you should check out a part of history

@nickers said:

Hey guys... I'm going to Vegas in January and was curious if anyone had any recommendations on where the good restaurants are... It can be anything from greasy spoons to 5 star quality... I'm very interested to know... A group of 3 of us are going... Thank you in advance...

Sounds like fun Nicks!  Looking forward to hearing about it all when you get back.  Just in case, bring this with you -