1st time poster - Vegas ?'s

[one4the$$$]

Hi All,

I am a long time lurker here and at other forums, but I wanted to ask some of you a few Vegas questions. I hope you don't mind.

I am heading to Vegas and staying at the Golden Nugget.

My questions are as follows:

Is there a place downtown (Freemont St) where I can purchase beer like an ABC store?

What night spots in that area of the GN are good to pick up chicks? Any places to avoid?

Are there any clubs with live music?

What areas should I avoid in general during the day and or night? I've never once been down to Freemont St.

Are there any shopping malls/plazas within walking distance in or around Freemont St.?

What buffet's Breakfast/lunch/dinner do you recommend or should I avoid? Do any of the buffets have any crab legs on the menu?

Can someone recommend a good steak house that is reasonably priced?

Any decent attractions I should check out in the Freemont St area?

Can you drink beer outside in the Freemont St area like you can on the Strip?

Any tips/advice/info that you can pass along re: GN or Freemont St. area would be helpful to me.

 

[YourAllAmerican]

Some quick answers:

* What night spots in that area of the GN are good to pick up chicks? Any places to avoid?

Downtown is not the area for trying to pick up women. The Beauty Bar near the El Cortez is about as good as it gets, but the pickup scene is on the Strip.

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* Are there any clubs with live music?

Live music, yes. But mostly crappy live music. If you're looking for something other than a no-name bar band, you'll need to pay money for a ticket to a joint on the Strip.

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* What areas should I avoid in general during the day and or night? I've never once been down to Freemont St.

http://firsttimelasvegas.com/2009/02/avoid-2/

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* Are there any shopping malls/plazas within walking distance in or around Freemont St.?

The major shopping areas are on and near the Strip. Downtown is pretty much all about gambling.

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* What buffet's Breakfast/lunch/dinner do you recommend or should I avoid? Do any of the buffets have any crab legs on the menu?

Main Street Station. Great buffet.

More breakfast info:
http://firsttimelasvegas.com/2009/05/where-is-the-best-breakfast-on-the-strip/

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* Can someone recommend a good steak house that is reasonably priced?

Best balance I've found of price and quality is at Binion's.

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* Any decent attractions I should check out in the Freemont St area?

The Freemont Street Experience. That's about all there is Downtown.

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* Can you drink beer outside in the Freemont St area like you can on the Strip?

Yes.

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* Any tips/advice/info that you can pass along re: GN or Freemont St. area would be helpful to me.

http://firsttimelasvegas.com/articles/handy/

 

[RobFunk]

Is there a place downtown (Freemont St) where I can purchase beer like an ABC store?

There is one directly to the left from the Freemont exit/doorway, can't miss it.

They have all kinds of assorted stuff in there, nothing to write home about. But, it's a Vegas convience store open 24-7.

 

[iamnomad]

they sell liquor virtually everywhere in Vegas...hotel gift shops usually have some, but no matter where you are, you are within walking distance of bottled booze.

 

[WorldNumberOne]

first time in vegas and your staying downtown ?

why ?

 

[fsugolf]

downtown > strip imo

 

[YourAllAmerican]

downtown > strip imo

Definitely. But not for a first visit. I think it's better to go to the Strip for a person's first trip, walk all up and down it to get the whole stereotypical "Vegas experience," then make Downtown your next trip destination if you're a real gambler.

If the point of a person's Vegas vacation is hanging out at cool pools and trying to score with chicks, Dowtown's never going to fill that bill, though.

 

[Dante]

lots of stores on freemont street you can also walk the long block to the bus station and catch the duece to the strip but its hot as hell after 11am to do that

 

[FairWarning]

From the GN sportsbook, the ABC Store on Fremont St was closer than the bar. Also, you could walk across the street to Binyon's and get $2 Corona's or Heineken. It was faster than waiting on the waitress.

 

[HacheMan]

Welcome to TheRX One4the$$$

Hope to see you joining in the fun & sharing your thoughts & opinions here this football season.......:toast:

 

[bigtendominator]

first time in vegas and your staying downtown ?

why ?

Man you are cruel.

My guess is it is financial.

 

[one4the$$$]

Thank you for the info. Much appreciated!!

Some quick answers:

* What night spots in that area of the GN are good to pick up chicks? Any places to avoid?

Downtown is not the area for trying to pick up women. The Beauty Bar near the El Cortez is about as good as it gets, but the pickup scene is on the Strip.

-----

* Are there any clubs with live music?

Live music, yes. But mostly crappy live music. If you're looking for something other than a no-name bar band, you'll need to pay money for a ticket to a joint on the Strip.

-----

* What areas should I avoid in general during the day and or night? I've never once been down to Freemont St.

http://firsttimelasvegas.com/2009/02/avoid-2/

-----

* Are there any shopping malls/plazas within walking distance in or around Freemont St.?

The major shopping areas are on and near the Strip. Downtown is pretty much all about gambling.

-----

* What buffet's Breakfast/lunch/dinner do you recommend or should I avoid? Do any of the buffets have any crab legs on the menu?

Main Street Station. Great buffet.

More breakfast info:
http://firsttimelasvegas.com/2009/05/where-is-the-best-breakfast-on-the-strip/

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* Can someone recommend a good steak house that is reasonably priced?

Best balance I've found of price and quality is at Binion's.

-----

* Any decent attractions I should check out in the Freemont St area?

The Freemont Street Experience. That's about all there is Downtown.

-----

* Can you drink beer outside in the Freemont St area like you can on the Strip?

Yes.

-----

* Any tips/advice/info that you can pass along re: GN or Freemont St. area would be helpful to me.

http://firsttimelasvegas.com/articles/handy/

 

[one4the$$$]

first time in vegas and your staying downtown ?

why ?

It will actually be my 9th time in Vegas. I've never bothered to ever go downtown.

 

[one4the$$$]

Welcome to TheRX One4the$$$

Hope to see you joining in the fun & sharing your thoughts & opinions here this football season.......:toast:

Many thanks for the welcome Hache!!!

I'm actually a die hard hockey fan. To be honest, I couldn't name or pick out 99% of NFL players from a lineup.

 

[WorldNumberOne]

Man you are cruel.

My guess is it is financial.

wasnt cruel . legit question..

come to find out he's been multiple times anyway.

couldnt be financial . they are giving rooms away on the strip. almost cant afford not to go..

 

[Dante]

From the GN sportsbook, the ABC Store on Fremont St was closer than the bar. Also, you could walk across the street to Binyon's and get $2 Corona's or Heineken. It was faster than waiting on the waitress.

sounds like a good deal.. binions cafe is good for breakfast ate there last year with akillies and quantumleap

 

[Gravy]

sounds like a good deal.. binions cafe is good for breakfast ate there last year with akillies and quantumleap

Dante,Where is that at in Binion's ?

 

[RobFunk]

Binion's cafe is downstairs. I agree, its decent.

 

[Gravy]

Thanks Rob

 

[bigtendominator]

wasnt cruel . legit question..

come to find out he's been multiple times anyway.

couldnt be financial . they are giving rooms away on the strip. almost cant afford not to go..

I know the only reason I said that is because I never realized how many people don't have the means to do certain things.

I was reading on the board about something yesterday and I was shocked how many people had been very few places or something to that effect.