Viva Las Vegas! We were staying just off the strip & had a courtesy shuttle to and from Harrah's Casino which was perfect for us. It was finally Superbowl weekend and Caleb was decked out in his Ram gear ready for the game. We had friends we'd met last year in town so we caught up with them at Harrah's and headed to the bar for a pre game drink & ended up playing some video slots (poker screen at each bar seat). You can't go anywhere or do anything that doesn't offer the chance to gamble in some way, shape or form. The game came and went and it wasn't a happy outcome so we brushed that aside and hit the slots.
As part of our stay package we received free show tickets and chose to go and see Mystere, Cirque Du Soleil at Treasure Island Casino. Mystere is the very first Cirque show and still runs nightly to this day. This. Show. Was. Amazing. I shouldn't be surprised though as we went to see Ka, another Cirque Du Soleil show, last year and it was just as jaw dropping. There were acrobatics, trampolines, dancing, people swinging from the roof and so much more. I think I held my breathe for most of the show. One of the major stand outs for us was the duo on the green dome who exhibited ridiculous strength for their act. Once they started, the guy in the air never touched the ground while changing positions at least 20 times. Like I said it was just amazing. Caleb had seen the show a few years ago and said it was still just as incredible as it was the first time.
We caught up with our friends again over the weekend and they introduced us to our new obsession. Sharknado slots! Apparently there are only 7 on the strip and Caesars Palace Casino has 2 of them. Now it's not about the actual show. I've seen in total about 10 mins of the Sharknado 'franchise' and it is as ridiculous as it sounds. BUT the game is so much fun. It's interactive, loud and so over the top it's funny. And like any machine it likes to take your donations. Once we'd had our fun we eventually stumbled across other machines like the Big Bang Theory, Anchorman and 007. We won some and we lost some but all in all it was a lot of fun.
Another perk of our resort is that we received a dinner voucher to a place of our choice during our stay. We checked the list and decided we'd give Gordan Ramsey's Pub & Grill at Caesar's Palace a go. It did not disappoint. One of the best short ribs I've ever had. After dinner we had another show lined up to see Anthony Cool's Experience at Paris Casino. It's a hypnotist show with a very funny comedic element. It was small and intimate and I tried my hardest to get Caleb to volunteer but to no avail. We laughed our pants off and soaked up the lights of the strip on our way home.
As we said goodbye to our friends they gave us a parting gift - tickets to the Penn & Teller show at the Rio. It was a dream come true for Caleb to see these guys perform live. Looking at their billboards around town I only recognised Penn from his time on Friends as a salesman selling Joey an encyclopedia. I didn't really know what I was in for but what a surprise! These guys performed a comedy magic show to a full house. Teller is the magician and is mute during all performances. So Penn speaks the whole show and of course gets the audience involved and blows your mind with some impossible tricks. Best part was meeting them both after the show in the foyer for a quick intro and a selfie. Such down to earth guys who have been performing together for over 40 years.
As our time in Vegas was quickly coming to an end, Caleb wanted to show me the locals' Vegas. As I'd only ever stayed on the strip he took us to Fremont Street. It was like a hidden gem! With flashing lights, street entertainers and open aired street bars this was a smaller version of what Vegas is known for and a locals paradise. The vibe here is so much different to the strip I was so glad we came here. We hit up the Golden Nugget Casino to play some of the fun slot machines before I left Caleb behind to play in the poker room.If he had a choice Las Vegas would be our holiday destination every year he just loves it that much. And I have to say it is a pretty cool city to visit & play. We are planning to come back in a couple of months so we'll be seeing you again soon Vegas!
Travelers tip - You don't have to stay right on the strip as it can be very expensive. Hotel's like ours offer free shuttles to and from a central location.
Travelers tip - Try and at least catch 1 Cirque Du Soleil show & Penn and Teller if you're up for a laugh. There are multiple shows running simultaneously so there's plenty to chose from.
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