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FirstCamaro19 · 06-27-2011, 08:02 PM

Well my dad is turning the big 50 this year and im thinking of flying him and my mom out to the Barret Jackson Auction in September for Las Vegas. Never gone to Vegas before and just looking to have the best time. Any pointers you can give me on where a good place to stay is that is close to the Auction and other things that I should look into. Have no idea what to expect so any help would be appreciated.

scottyvegas · 06-27-2011, 08:21 PM

Stay at the Mandalay Bay..That is also where they are having the auction. Its an awesome property..make sure to hit up the beach there too.. Very cool!

CaniacFan · 06-27-2011, 08:45 PM

Yup, agree. Unfortunately all the hotels jack their rates up during the weekend - it's dirt cheap during the week..

Awesome gift...

Beescuz · 06-27-2011, 09:32 PM

Go to the Hoover Dam 45 min ride, Red Rock Canyon 30 min drive, and Pawn Stars 15min drive.
They also have a drifting and exotic car driving school at the Vegas race track.
Also rent a cool car while your out there. Almost anything you can think of you can rent. From a Viper to Lambo.
The dune buggies in the desert is alot of fun also.

Beescuz · 06-27-2011, 09:59 PM

Just remembered the Shelby Muesum at the track. On Thursday's they give tours of the assembly plant. They are building old cobra's and the new 2012 GT 350 currently along with some super snakes.
If you love muscle cars no matter what make it is you will enjoy it.

FirstCamaro19 · 06-28-2011, 06:51 AM

That's awesome will definitely check out that stuff. Thanks alot

Nomad · 06-28-2011, 10:38 AM

Love VEGAS! Been there too many times to count.

1. Fly out of Buffalo. Way cheaper than T.O. Not too much longer of a drive for you.
2. Stay on the strip. Mandalay Bay is great but stay at either New York New York or Monte Carlo. Rooms are about the same but NYNY and MC are cheaper.
3. Bring good walking shoes as you aren't going to drive anywhere on the strip unless you want to spend your vacation in traffic.
4. Take a shuttle from the airport if you have more than 4 people in your group. If you have 4 or less, a taxi is the best way.
5. Take a taxi (or your rental) to one of the two gun ranges that let you fire fully automatic weapons. I would recommend the Las Vegas Gun Range & Firearm Center. You can shoot a Desert Eagle .50 pistol (it's ridiculous waste of money but it's really cool). They let you take pictures of each other in the range so bring your cameras.
6. Restaurants. Well, you can basically get anything you want, from a $35/oz. steak that will make you cry it is so good, to an all day pass to buffets. If you want, I can recommend some places if you let me know your price range and type of food you like (except for seafood, my wife has an allergy so I can't recommend those places).
7. If you are going to a show, hit one of the 1/2 price ticket booths on the strip.
8. Hit the Bellagio for the Conservatory and the fountains. Hit the Mirage for the Volcano show. Hit TI for the Pirate show. All free and all best seen at night except the Conservatory as it is inside the Bellagio.
9. Don't do the NASCAR simulator at Sahara. Took our niece and nephew over Christmas and the equipment is in need of a lot of maintenance. They enjoyed it but it would of been a lot more fun if they worked properly.
10. Hoover Dam and Red Rock Canyon are both cool but I would only do them if you have a rental. I haven't tried the helicopter tour so I can't comment on that.
11. If you plan on heading downtown, do it at night so you can see the overhead laser/video show.

This is all off the top of my head. I've probably missed a couple of things. If you need more ideas, let me know.

eggydoo · 06-28-2011, 11:06 AM

Don't pay for a taxi if you're going to a strip club...the drivers get paid to bring you there :-P

FirstCamaro19 · 06-28-2011, 12:49 PM

Wow Nomad. Thats alot to take in lol. Thanks for all your help

Nomad · 06-28-2011, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstCamaro19

Wow Nomad. Thats alot to take in lol. Thanks for all your help

Yeah, I know! That's why I keep going back.

myold88 · 06-28-2011, 01:58 PM

Stayed at the Bellagio and NY NY. Loved them both but the Bellagio is best- We asked for a room with a fountain view and got it. The buffet is to kill for. Don't forget to bet on 17-black. MGM across the street is old but has cool animal show. The drive out to Hoover Dam is the best.....
Vegas is a great place to visit.

UT-Engineer · 06-28-2011, 02:02 PM

Make sure you visit Sapphire! Wink wink to those who know what that is

FirstCamaro19 · 06-28-2011, 02:11 PM

Google probably knows what this is
(look it up)
Yup just as i thought, 7000 square foot of topeless goodness lol

UT-Engineer · 06-28-2011, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstCamaro19

Google probably knows what this is
(look it up)
Yup just as i thought, 7000 square foot of topeless goodness lol

06-27-2011, 08:02 PM	#1
FirstCamaro19 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brantford, Ontario Posts: 352 View My Garage	Barret Jackson Auction Help Well my dad is turning the big 50 this year and im thinking of flying him and my mom out to the Barret Jackson Auction in September for Las Vegas. Never gone to Vegas before and just looking to have the best time. Any pointers you can give me on where a good place to stay is that is close to the Auction and other things that I should look into. Have no idea what to expect so any help would be appreciated. __________________ Performance: Huron Speed Single Turbo Kit- Turbonetics T76- Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback - Ported Throttle Body - Dyno Tune - DSS One Piece Aluminum Driveshaft - BMR 1.4" Lowering Springs -TSP 235/239 Lumpy Stick- Aeromotive A1000 Return Fuel System Cosmetics: Heritage Grill - LED Dome/License Plate/and Fog Lights -8000K HID Headlight - BMR 4 Point Strut Tower Brace - Forgestar Wheels Audio: Scosche Dash Kit - Kenwood DNX6990HD w/Nav - Prefabbed Ported Box with 1 12" Alpine Type R - Alpine PDX M12 Amp

06-27-2011, 08:21 PM	#2
scottyvegas X SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRSM6 1988 Sportside Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: iN tHE zEN dEN Posts: 661	Stay at the Mandalay Bay..That is also where they are having the auction. Its an awesome property..make sure to hit up the beach there too.. Very cool! __________________ MODS: PEDDERS XA COIL OVERS, STAGE 3 CAM, McLEOD CLUTCH, SKIP SHIFT, , HURST SHORT THROW, CAI INTAKE, SCOOP, WASHER RELO KIT, KOOKS HEADERS, KOOKS HI FLOW CATS, CUSTOM TUNE, QTP CUT OUTS, PAINTED STRIPES, PAINTED SS EMBLEMS, PAINTED FIN, PAINTED REAR TAIL LAMP BEZELS, HERITAGE GRILLE, DUCTS, AAC STUFF, BAER ROTORS, HAWK PADS, FUZZY DICE, LASER BEAMS, DISCO BALL, SYBIAN & 3 CHROME VALVE STEM CAPS................

06-28-2011, 06:51 AM	#6
FirstCamaro19 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brantford, Ontario Posts: 352 View My Garage	That's awesome will definitely check out that stuff. Thanks alot __________________ Performance: Huron Speed Single Turbo Kit- Turbonetics T76- Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback - Ported Throttle Body - Dyno Tune - DSS One Piece Aluminum Driveshaft - BMR 1.4" Lowering Springs -TSP 235/239 Lumpy Stick- Aeromotive A1000 Return Fuel System Cosmetics: Heritage Grill - LED Dome/License Plate/and Fog Lights -8000K HID Headlight - BMR 4 Point Strut Tower Brace - Forgestar Wheels Audio: Scosche Dash Kit - Kenwood DNX6990HD w/Nav - Prefabbed Ported Box with 1 12" Alpine Type R - Alpine PDX M12 Amp

06-28-2011, 10:38 AM	#7
Nomad Drives: '11 2SS/RS RJT M6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Grounded in the 'Shwa Posts: 478 View My Garage	Love VEGAS! Been there too many times to count. 1. Fly out of Buffalo. Way cheaper than T.O. Not too much longer of a drive for you. 2. Stay on the strip. Mandalay Bay is great but stay at either New York New York or Monte Carlo. Rooms are about the same but NYNY and MC are cheaper. 3. Bring good walking shoes as you aren't going to drive anywhere on the strip unless you want to spend your vacation in traffic. 4. Take a shuttle from the airport if you have more than 4 people in your group. If you have 4 or less, a taxi is the best way. 5. Take a taxi (or your rental) to one of the two gun ranges that let you fire fully automatic weapons. I would recommend the Las Vegas Gun Range & Firearm Center. You can shoot a Desert Eagle .50 pistol (it's ridiculous waste of money but it's really cool). They let you take pictures of each other in the range so bring your cameras. 6. Restaurants. Well, you can basically get anything you want, from a $35/oz. steak that will make you cry it is so good, to an all day pass to buffets. If you want, I can recommend some places if you let me know your price range and type of food you like (except for seafood, my wife has an allergy so I can't recommend those places). 7. If you are going to a show, hit one of the 1/2 price ticket booths on the strip. 8. Hit the Bellagio for the Conservatory and the fountains. Hit the Mirage for the Volcano show. Hit TI for the Pirate show. All free and all best seen at night except the Conservatory as it is inside the Bellagio. 9. Don't do the NASCAR simulator at Sahara. Took our niece and nephew over Christmas and the equipment is in need of a lot of maintenance. They enjoyed it but it would of been a lot more fun if they worked properly. 10. Hoover Dam and Red Rock Canyon are both cool but I would only do them if you have a rental. I haven't tried the helicopter tour so I can't comment on that. 11. If you plan on heading downtown, do it at night so you can see the overhead laser/video show. This is all off the top of my head. I've probably missed a couple of things. If you need more ideas, let me know. __________________ Vararam CAI, Elite Engineering Catch Can, Separate Clutch Fluid Reservoir, Ghost Armor Full Protection Package, Chromed Turn Signal Bulbs, RPI Stealth Splash Guards, Skip Shift Eliminator, Defenderworx Chrome Bowtie Inserts, Pfadt Trailing Arms, Camaro Decal Store CGM Hood Spears with "376ci" custom text, Billet Depot/Drake Underhood Polished Caps, CGM Lug Nut Decals, Pedders Front Radius Rod Inserts, JacFab Front License Plate Bracket

06-28-2011, 12:49 PM	#9
FirstCamaro19 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brantford, Ontario Posts: 352 View My Garage	Wow Nomad. Thats alot to take in lol. Thanks for all your help __________________ Performance: Huron Speed Single Turbo Kit- Turbonetics T76- Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback - Ported Throttle Body - Dyno Tune - DSS One Piece Aluminum Driveshaft - BMR 1.4" Lowering Springs -TSP 235/239 Lumpy Stick- Aeromotive A1000 Return Fuel System Cosmetics: Heritage Grill - LED Dome/License Plate/and Fog Lights -8000K HID Headlight - BMR 4 Point Strut Tower Brace - Forgestar Wheels Audio: Scosche Dash Kit - Kenwood DNX6990HD w/Nav - Prefabbed Ported Box with 1 12" Alpine Type R - Alpine PDX M12 Amp

06-27-2011, 08:45 PM	#3
CaniacFan Drives: '10 SS CGM #75,288, '14 Stingray Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 3,938	Yup, agree. Unfortunately all the hotels jack their rates up during the weekend - it's dirt cheap during the week.. Awesome gift...

06-27-2011, 09:32 PM	#4
Beescuz Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia Posts: 409 View My Garage	Go to the Hoover Dam 45 min ride, Red Rock Canyon 30 min drive, and Pawn Stars 15min drive. They also have a drifting and exotic car driving school at the Vegas race track. Also rent a cool car while your out there. Almost anything you can think of you can rent. From a Viper to Lambo. The dune buggies in the desert is alot of fun also.

06-27-2011, 09:59 PM	#5
Beescuz Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia Posts: 409 View My Garage	Just remembered the Shelby Muesum at the track. On Thursday's they give tours of the assembly plant. They are building old cobra's and the new 2012 GT 350 currently along with some super snakes. If you love muscle cars no matter what make it is you will enjoy it.

06-28-2011, 11:06 AM	#8
eggydoo Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 629	Don't pay for a taxi if you're going to a strip club...the drivers get paid to bring you there :-P

06-28-2011, 01:58 PM	#11
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,167 View My Garage	Stayed at the Bellagio and NY NY. Loved them both but the Bellagio is best- We asked for a room with a fountain view and got it. The buffet is to kill for. Don't forget to bet on 17-black. MGM across the street is old but has cool animal show. The drive out to Hoover Dam is the best..... Vegas is a great place to visit. __________________

06-28-2011, 02:02 PM	#12
UT-Engineer Just Cruisin' Drives: 2010 Synergy Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,224 View My Garage	Make sure you visit Sapphire! Wink wink to those who know what that is __________________ 2010 Synergy Green Camaro 25% Tint - CGM Painted GM GFX - 20" Niche M102 Wheels

06-28-2011, 02:11 PM	#13
FirstCamaro19 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brantford, Ontario Posts: 352 View My Garage	Google probably knows what this is (look it up) Yup just as i thought, 7000 square foot of topeless goodness lol __________________ Performance: Huron Speed Single Turbo Kit- Turbonetics T76- Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback - Ported Throttle Body - Dyno Tune - DSS One Piece Aluminum Driveshaft - BMR 1.4" Lowering Springs -TSP 235/239 Lumpy Stick- Aeromotive A1000 Return Fuel System Cosmetics: Heritage Grill - LED Dome/License Plate/and Fog Lights -8000K HID Headlight - BMR 4 Point Strut Tower Brace - Forgestar Wheels Audio: Scosche Dash Kit - Kenwood DNX6990HD w/Nav - Prefabbed Ported Box with 1 12" Alpine Type R - Alpine PDX M12 Amp

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