Want to see the treasure island pirate show, is that close to the MGM? Anything else that is a "must-do" that I did not mention?Staying at MGM Grand, Seeing Elton John, David Copperfield and josting dinner show. Gambling. Where 2 eat, etc?
Most people use the Deuce (Bus) to get around the Vegas strip and also to Fremont Street. The buses are wheel chair accessible and I will recommend getting a day pass for $7
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There are lots to do in Vegas. Here is a list of attractions up and down the strip, including free attractions.
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The monorail runs from behind the MGM and is pretty cheep, you can check their web site and see if they are offering any pre purchase discounts. They will drop you off near the Treasure Island. As for dining there are several top of the line restaurants in the MGM including the Rain Forest Cafe but right across the strip is the New York New York and they have a pretty good food court area with a variety from burgers to Chinese. And if you are looking for cheep there is a food court with fast food selections just north of the MGM.
And go across to the NYNY and ride the Manhattan express, it's a fun roller coaster.Staying at MGM Grand, Seeing Elton John, David Copperfield and josting dinner show. Gambling. Where 2 eat, etc?
There are a "zillion" things to do in Las Vegas. Watch the dancing fountains at the Bellagio, taking a gondola ride at The Venetian, going up the Eiffel Tower at the Paris, riding the roller coaster at the NewYork-New York and eating something at the Wynn.
There are many things to see also out of the strip. Visiting outlet malls, having a once in a lifetime experience at the Stratosphere and even having a trip on The Enterprise in Las Vegas Hilton Hotel. A must see show is the Jubilee. This show is first shown in Las Vegas and sometimes they take it to Paris, France.
You can walk up and down the strip, it is always crowded and it is very safe. You must use the electric stairs and cross where you are supposed to. There are many places to eat or just have a drink like the Mandalay Bay and out the strip at the Rio where they have a Carnival hanging from the sky. Even the Ceasar's Palace shopping mall is a must see. You can check on a site called VEGAS.COM and you will find many more. (M%26amp;M's store,etc.) Freemont street is also a must see. That is the street where they have a lights show on the ceiling that is covering all the street. If you are visiting soon try to get to Mt. Charles, a mountain one half hour from the city. You can ski or snowboard there up to the end of March. (sometimes even on April)
Also the Red Rock Canyon is a wonderful place to visit. You will have so many things to see that you better plan your days (and nights) so you can visit as many places as posible. ENJOY!
If you like buffets the best for breakfast is la Village Buffet at Paris. The best for Dinner is Bellagio. The best value is the Spice Market Buffet in Planet Hollywood.
The Bus line called the deuce is wheelchair accessible. But allow plenty of time. It traffic on the Strip can be a bear. The pirate show in front of Treasure Island has been changed from what it was to a rather ridiculous "sexy" pirate show called Sirens of TI. It is really corny with lines like, "Ahoy, there!" "Who you calling a Hoy?" I kid you not. The girls and bare chested young guys are supposed to be sexy but they are pretty much just silly. The special effects are great, still.
Right next door is the Mirage. The volcano in front has just reopened after renovation and improvement. It is pretty cool. There is a free tram that runs from TI to the Mirage and back.
The Monorail runs behind the hotels on the East Side of the Strip and unfortunately that still leaves a whole lot of walking. You may consider that before deciding to go that route. For you in a chair, the Deuce is the cheapest and a taxi the most convenient.
Fremont Street is not near the Strip. Again the Bus goes there. Unless you are staying at least 5 days, you will get more for your vacation time sticking with the Strip Hotels. The size and scope of the Strip can fool you. These hotels are massive. One could easily walk for miles inside the MGM Grand alone. Just walking from the lobby to your room can take upwards of 10 minutes or more. So, if you have an electric chair make sure you have good batteries. If you have someone pushing you, make sure they have lots of stamina.
Of course you could rent a car which would give you the most mobility. I always rent a car. My vacation time is valuable to me. I hate to waste it. So I have learned the back roads and use a rental car. I can cover the whole strip pretty easily and even go to the outlying hotels like the Rio. Which is a hoot! On the weekends they have a Masquerade Show in the Sky over the Casino floor. You can watch from there or take the elevator up to the second floor balcony level (where the shops are) and watch from there. Every hour on the Hour a wall opens up and giant floats come out suspended from the ceiling filled with dancers throwing beaded necklaces at you. Great souvenirs! It is a bit loud but a lot of high energy fun.
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No the pirate show at Treasure Island is more than a mile away next to Mirage, where you need to see the volcano. It is not an easy "walk" due to the size of the sidewalks and jerks who think they own the space.
Make sure you have at least one buffet; MGM has a great one but so does Excalibur.
You cannot "walk" to Fremont Street. The Strip from Mandalay Bay to Sahara is four miles one way. Fremont is more like ten. But cabs and buses are w/c friendly.
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We saw Elton John "Red Piano Tour" at Caesar's - it was great! Our advice is to eat before the show because many restaurants in Vegas close at 10pm (Vegas may be an all-night town...but not the restaurants!)
We at at Nero's Steakhouse in Caesar's Palace before the show. Pricey but worth it.
Treasure Island is not that close to the MGM. It would be a long walk but you could do it. If you were to walk it you could catch the fountains at the Bellagio and the Mirage Volcano, then take a cab back.
It's a long walk but easily doable.
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