Out and About in Las Vegas – Cruising the Strip – Las Vegas Boulevard South

Saturday, September 5th, 2009 at 6:47 am

Harley Davidson

Okay in most of the previous posts I have managed to get really long winded. So in this one I am just going to quickly add photos of some of the stuff you will see cruising the Strip.

Here is the Harley Davidson Cafe, haven’t eaten there so can’t comment on the food but I do like the sight of the Harley bursting through the wall.

I checked online and the place has mixed reviews for both the food and the service so I guess it is a matter of going in and checking the place out for yourself. Next time I’m in Vegas that’s just what I will do.

As you mosey on down the strip you come to more of the larger Casino’s.

You can’t miss MGM Grand as it has the enormous lion seated outside the entrance. It is just a short walk past Coca Cola World and M & M world , so you can pick up some goodies on your way down the Strip, and it is on the corner of Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevarde – so easy to see and easy to get to.

MGM is always a favorite and Val and I popped in to see the Lions. The first time we went in the lions weren’t out so it meant another trip back. The lions aren’t actually kept in the MGM habitat but about 12 miles out of Las Vegas at the property of Keith Evans, who is an exotic animal trainer.

There is a tunnel that allows you to get up close and personal with the lions and you can view our last lion visit on youtube.

MGM Casino

MGM Las Vegas The Lion Enclosure

MGM Las Vegas Lioness

MGM Las Vegas Lions

Apart from the lions the MGM Grand has plenty of entertainment and places to eat and drink, such as:

The Cirque du Soleil production of ‘KA’ - an exciting tale of twins who are on a perilous journey to fulfil their destiny. The members of the Cirque du Soleil tell the story with superb acrobatic performances, martial arts techniques and puppetry that will enthrall and entertain you, as the twins confront the forces of evil.

Show times: 7pm and 9:30pm Tues – Sat
Ticket prices: $69.00 -$150.00

The Crazy Horse Paris, which is a celebration of the beauty and sensuality of women. The dancers have all performed with the original Crazy Horse Paris troupe. A stunningly beautiful cabaret featuring a cast of beautiful international dancers trained in ballet.

Show times: 8pm and 10:30pm Wed – Mon
Ticket prices: $50.50-$60.50 includes full color program

Studio 54 (Las Vegas), which is a recreation of New York’s Studio 54 nightclub. Studio 54 has a 22,000-square-foot nightclubwhere you can dance away the night on one of the four dance floors and catch up with friends in one of the many bars.

Have a cocktail and hang out at the ‘Centrifuge’ bar.

So lots to see and do at MGM Grand.

MGM Casino

To get to the neigbouring casinos from MGM you need to cross the road using the south bridge across Tropicana Ave to go to the Tropicana Casino and over the West Bridge across the Boulevarde to New York New York. From here you can cross the bridge to Excalibur.

There is a cable tram between Excalibur, the Luxor and Mandalay Bay however we used the Deuce bus to get to the latter two casinos.

Now New York New York is as you can tell from the name, based on New York and the exterior is reminiscent of the Manhatten skyline. Here you can ride on the roller coaster that runs around the casino at speeds of up to 67 mph. We filmed some of the thrill seekers who had braved the ride with its many twists, corkscrews and the 180 degree turn.

You can see the Cirque du Soleil show ‘Zumanity’ at New York New York. Zumanity shows the sensual side of Cirque du Soleil and this show is only open to patrons 18 years and over. It is suggested that you leave your inhibitions at the door and take delight in the explicit and sensational adult themed production.

Show times: 9pm nightly and 11pm Fri and Sat only
Ticket prices: $69.00 -$99.00, $129 (duo sofas; sold only in pairs)

New York New York Casino Las Vegas

Across the bridge at the fantasy castle ‘Excalibur‘ you can catch the Thunder from Down Under troupe where you can get up close and personal with the entertainers.

Show times: 9pm nightly and11pm Fri and Sat only
Ticket prices: $39.95 – $49.95

There is also the dinner show Tournament of Kings where you can watch kings joust, dragon warriors fight and damels dance while you dine. A thoroughly good mediaevil romp.

Show times: 6pm and 8:30pm Wed – Mon
Ticket prices: $54.95

Also check out Defending the Caveman starring Kevin Burke, a comedy show about the relationship between men and women.

Show times: 4pm daily and 7:30 Fri – Sat
Ticket prices: $39.95 - $49.95 -$64.95 and matinees $39.95 & $44.95

and then there is Louie Anderson, stand up comedian and best selling author.

Show times: 7pm – Sat - Thu
Ticket prices: $54.00 & $79.00

Excalibur, Las Vegas

Then its onto the Egyptian themed Luxor casino where the exhibition ’Bodies is currently showing. Paula and I saw this exhibition in New York and it is well worth seeing. There is also currently an exhibition of artifacts from the ill fated ship the Titanic.

Val and I caught a performance of The Lion King – an entertaining stage production full of color and great music.

And if you are looking for a dose of comedy there is Carrot Top who features in a high energy rock n roll comedy show, or Criss Angel Believe where Criss Angel teams up with Cirque du Soleil in a magic themed show.

Check out ‘Fantasy‘ which is an original musical choreographed by Cris Judd, and features original music and showgirls.

And lastly there is ‘Menopause the Musical’ – a comedy show about the change of life.