Suggestions for Vegas trip

Doc Oc · 02-19-2017, 07:56 PM

Hi all. Headed to Vegas Thursday and was looking for some advice on things to do outside of town. We are renting a McLaren Mp412c on Friday and have unlimited mileage within a 100 mile radius of the city. I've got Red Rock Canyon and the Valley of Fire on the list but we've got 24 hours with it so I was looking for some other things to do nearby or maybe some good roads to check out. Any suggestions appreciated!

1MOREMOD · 02-19-2017, 08:04 PM

Try and steal a tiger to ride shotgun

Doc Oc · 02-19-2017, 09:31 PM

No can do, will already have a cougar in that seat...

Flying Ace · 02-19-2017, 11:15 PM

No Vegas trip has ever been successful without a healthy dose of hookers and blow

eluded · 02-20-2017, 03:13 AM

Cruise the strip in 1st gear. All day. All night. Awwwwwv yah.

jworth56 · 02-20-2017, 03:20 PM

Try the High Roller at The LINQ, very exciting place. Highly recommend it to visit

Jhanksm3 · 02-20-2017, 03:29 PM

For sure the linq. What type of foods are you in too. I wouldhit up chinatown

vividracing · 02-20-2017, 03:33 PM

If you want to go off strip to do something fun, you HAVE to go check out Sky Combat Ace! Well if you like being able to ACTUALLY FLY A STUNT PLANE!! LOL.

Doc Oc · 02-20-2017, 03:38 PM

Thanks for the suggestions. Been to Vegas 10 times and didn't know there was a Chinatown. Where is it?

Jhanksm3 · 02-20-2017, 04:37 PM

Spring mountain rd.

Bmwboy219 · 02-21-2017, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Doc Oc

No can do, will already have a cougar in that seat...

Lmaooo good Shizznit

Germanauto · 02-21-2017, 11:00 AM

Sorry to say OP but Vegas sucks this time of year. I know cause I was just there in December. It's cold, you'll always need a jacket. Obviously the pools will be closed too. At least you won't be there on a Mon - Wed when all the clubs are closed and the nightlife becomes worthless.

Red Rock Canyon is awesome. You'll love all the hiking trails and the road around the canyon is windy and fun. There's nothing else to do on the outskirts of Vegas though. Hoover Dam and/or Grand Canyon if you have time?

Germanauto · 02-21-2017, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jworth56

Try the High Roller at The LINQ, very exciting place. Highly recommend it to visit

OP there's also a car museum in here. If you print out their coupon admission should be free. They'll charge if you show up with the coupon on your phone. It's far from the best museum out there, but they do have an interesting collection including one of Elvis' Cadillacs and Johnny Carson's Chrysler. It's worth an hour of your time.

VRG_135 · 02-21-2017, 11:08 AM

I had a good time in the dune buggys cruising the Mojave 3 years ago. I'm the opposite of being a high roller. I really enjoyed playing 21 downtown at the Horseshoe. I love the character down there, as opposed to the generic feel of all the casino's on the strip. Best bar I hung out in was at the Chandelier at the Cosmo.

lorinzo · 02-22-2017, 04:52 AM

How about a drive out to Rachel, NV. . . who knows what you might see while on the "Extraterrestrial Highway" near Area 51? (it's just a bit outside 100 miles, but I will not tell anyone).

NOT driving related . . . 2 hour whisky tasting at The Whiskey Attic.

Doc Oc · 02-22-2017, 09:39 AM

Interesting on the Rachel thing. I'll map it out. Thanks.

lorinzo · 02-22-2017, 09:54 AM

I drove out there just to say I have been there.

Dthltm · 02-22-2017, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jworth56

Try the High Roller at The LINQ, very exciting place. Highly recommend it to visit

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The High Roller ferris wheel? I guess that could be cool if you're 14.

Agree. Its a cool view but the high roller is far from exciting.

The plane flying looks cool. You can rent heavy machinery like a back hoe and dig shit. You can go shoot machine guns. You can ride the roller coaster or jump off the Stratosphere. All these options would be more fun.

Doc Oc · 03-01-2017, 03:55 PM

Just got back. Appreciate all the suggestions. High Roller wasn't operating for some reason. That sucker is huge...Probably wouldn't have gone on it anyway. Heights aren't my thing. We did make it out to red Rock canyon and valley of fire as well as Rachel Nevada (went to the little ale inn!) and mount Charleston. I attached a couple pics of the car. Very fun. Screw gambling, I'm renting a supercar every trip from here on out. The stuff around town is way cooler than the casinos imo.

AW335TT · 03-01-2017, 08:45 PM

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No Vegas trip has ever been successful without a healthy dose of hookers and blow

Need to take your own tho cuz Vegas blow, blows.

ORIGIN M. · 03-01-2017, 08:49 PM

Just remember... "What happens in Vegas - Ends up on YouTube!"

02-19-2017, 07:56 PM	#1
Doc Oc Captain Fatbelly 1445 Rep 1,994 Posts Drives: C63 amg Join Date: May 2015 Location: Upyourbuttandtotheleft iTrader: (0)	Suggestions for Vegas trip Hi all. Headed to Vegas Thursday and was looking for some advice on things to do outside of town. We are renting a McLaren Mp412c on Friday and have unlimited mileage within a 100 mile radius of the city. I've got Red Rock Canyon and the Valley of Fire on the list but we've got 24 hours with it so I was looking for some other things to do nearby or maybe some good roads to check out. Any suggestions appreciated! __________________ 2013 c63 Amg coupe p31, v7 tune, plm headers, armytrix downpipes, EflexFuel 2008 dct coupe, evolve engine/dct tune, ttp, ms intake, megan exhaust, cf ds. Sold.
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Doc Oc Captain Fatbelly 1445 Rep 1,994 Posts Drives: C63 amg Join Date: May 2015 Location: Upyourbuttandtotheleft iTrader: (0)	No can do, will already have a cougar in that seat... __________________ 2013 c63 Amg coupe p31, v7 tune, plm headers, armytrix downpipes, EflexFuel 2008 dct coupe, evolve engine/dct tune, ttp, ms intake, megan exhaust, cf ds. Sold.
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02-20-2017, 03:13 AM	#5
eluded 2JZ-GTE 3170 Rep 4,145 Posts Drives: 340 6MT, 50e, others Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sofia iTrader: (0)	Cruise the strip in 1st gear. All day. All night. Awwwwwv yah. __________________ A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.
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jworth56 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Try the High Roller at The LINQ, very exciting place. Highly recommend it to visit
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Jhanksm3 Captain 337 Rep 688 Posts Drives: 2024 G80 M3 Comp X drive Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Charleston SC via Raleigh NC iTrader: (2)	For sure the linq. What type of foods are you in too. I wouldhit up chinatown
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Doc Oc Captain Fatbelly 1445 Rep 1,994 Posts Drives: C63 amg Join Date: May 2015 Location: Upyourbuttandtotheleft iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the suggestions. Been to Vegas 10 times and didn't know there was a Chinatown. Where is it? __________________ 2013 c63 Amg coupe p31, v7 tune, plm headers, armytrix downpipes, EflexFuel 2008 dct coupe, evolve engine/dct tune, ttp, ms intake, megan exhaust, cf ds. Sold.
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02-21-2017, 11:00 AM	#12
Germanauto Major General 9844 Rep 6,145 Posts Drives: Alfa Romeo Giulia, Rosso Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Sorry to say OP but Vegas sucks this time of year. I know cause I was just there in December. It's cold, you'll always need a jacket. Obviously the pools will be closed too. At least you won't be there on a Mon - Wed when all the clubs are closed and the nightlife becomes worthless. Red Rock Canyon is awesome. You'll love all the hiking trails and the road around the canyon is windy and fun. There's nothing else to do on the outskirts of Vegas though. Hoover Dam and/or Grand Canyon if you have time?
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VRG_135 Banned 848 Rep 1,944 Posts Drives: 2012 Silver 135 DCT Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Dallas Area (McKinney), TX iTrader: (0)	I had a good time in the dune buggys cruising the Mojave 3 years ago. I'm the opposite of being a high roller. I really enjoyed playing 21 downtown at the Horseshoe. I love the character down there, as opposed to the generic feel of all the casino's on the strip. Best bar I hung out in was at the Chandelier at the Cosmo.
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02-22-2017, 04:52 AM	#15
lorinzo Captain 85 Rep 953 Posts Drives: e90 M3; i3 rex; e46 M3 vert Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	How about a drive out to Rachel, NV. . . who knows what you might see while on the "Extraterrestrial Highway" near Area 51? (it's just a bit outside 100 miles, but I will not tell anyone). NOT driving related . . . 2 hour whisky tasting at The Whiskey Attic. __________________ \| 2011 M3 Sedan \| Le Mans Blue \| M-DCT \| ZC2 \| ZCP \| ZP3 \| Moonroof \| Enhanced Premium Sound \| Dinan exhaust \| Dinan software \| Dinan pulley \| Dinan intake \| Dinan pedals \| Bimmian LED interior \| Lux H8 V3 \| WeissLicht PY24W LED \| 20% tint \| IND reflectors \| IND front grills \| IND key hole cover \| IND hood vents \| IND M5 mirror covers \| Reus Systems audio \| Verstraβe shifter paddles \| BBS LM 20x9 et 15 and 20x10.5 et 15 \| Hankook Ventus V12 255/30/20 and 295/25/20 \| Red BBS Racing lug nut kit \| H&R Sport springs \|
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Doc Oc Captain Fatbelly 1445 Rep 1,994 Posts Drives: C63 amg Join Date: May 2015 Location: Upyourbuttandtotheleft iTrader: (0)	Interesting on the Rachel thing. I'll map it out. Thanks. __________________ 2013 c63 Amg coupe p31, v7 tune, plm headers, armytrix downpipes, EflexFuel 2008 dct coupe, evolve engine/dct tune, ttp, ms intake, megan exhaust, cf ds. Sold.
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Doc Oc Captain Fatbelly 1445 Rep 1,994 Posts Drives: C63 amg Join Date: May 2015 Location: Upyourbuttandtotheleft iTrader: (0)	Just got back. Appreciate all the suggestions. High Roller wasn't operating for some reason. That sucker is huge...Probably wouldn't have gone on it anyway. Heights aren't my thing. We did make it out to red Rock canyon and valley of fire as well as Rachel Nevada (went to the little ale inn!) and mount Charleston. I attached a couple pics of the car. Very fun. Screw gambling, I'm renting a supercar every trip from here on out. The stuff around town is way cooler than the casinos imo. Attached Images __________________ 2013 c63 Amg coupe p31, v7 tune, plm headers, armytrix downpipes, EflexFuel 2008 dct coupe, evolve engine/dct tune, ttp, ms intake, megan exhaust, cf ds. Sold.
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