Las Vegas Suggestions?

[Becky]

Random inquiry. My mom and I decided we're going to take my Nana to Vegas early January for her Christmas gift from us. She is BEYOND excited, but scared (as she hasn't flown in over 30 years). I'll be taking her down there while my mom and step-dad will meet us in their semi-truck.

I'm basically her caretaker, she has never driven a car in her entire life and her only main interests now is going to the casino and playing slots - so we figured we'd take her to the motherload. All that is fine and dandy but 4 days of non-stop slots is not going to be fun (especially if she's losing) so I'm in charge of the itinerary.

I'm making a list for suggestions on museums/activities/must-see things as I've scoured all the websites etc. for what I'd think would interest an almost 80 year old. We have the Titanic Exhibit on our list, and the wax museum, but I guess I'm looking for ideas of what any of you have actually seen and would suggest (not just read about online).

Also, any idea how to ease her anxiety? She hasn't been sleeping well since we told her the news  poor thing. She's all sorts of mixed emotions.

[wildmanoutdoors]

5 DAYS IS TOOOOOOOOOOOOO LONG FOR VEGAS......

[gasman]

The Blue Man Group is a great show for all ages

The shark exhibit at Mandolin Bay is cool but don't bother with the CSI experience, we were disappointed in it.

[wildmanoutdoors]

But, your booked sooooo...I dont gamble much and went for 4 days on new years 2000.
I rented a Dodge Viper and drove the Red Rock Canyon. But ya, 80 years old that might not be fun either....

I guess Im no help.

[vandeman17]

5 DAYS IS TOOOOOOOOOOOOO LONG FOR VEGAS......

Agreed in general but it depends on what you want to do. If you can spend a day or two sight seeing then it is ok. If you are going for 5 days I would do a gamble day, travel day, gamble day etc. I know that when we go, it is all out for 2-3 days and it takes me a week to recover 

[Becky]

Changed it, it's actually 4; Thursday - Sunday, and we're not booked yet. I was overemphasizing my non-enthusiasm for gambling 24/7 hahah.

[Becky]

The Blue Man Group is a great show for all ages

The shark exhibit at Mandolin Bay is cool but don't bother with the CSI experience, we were disappointed in it.

Blue Man Group is a GREAT idea, forgot about that one. She likes music and dancing so that might interest her.

The CSI was actually a thought we had talked about so that's good to know it's not really worth it.

Shark Exhibit too but wasn't sure if it was worth the price or not, and not something we could just see at Pt. Defiance Zoo lol. Worth it?

[Pathfinder101]

The Luxor has a great little museum in the back that is basically a recreation of King Tut's Tomb.  Kinda cool, doesn't take too long.
If she can stand up for long you can take her to see the Pirate show at Treasure Island, but remember it's outside and you have to watch it standing on the sidewalk. 
There used to be a jousting dinner show at Excalibur, don't know if they still have it, but I imagine they do. 

[coachcw]

hell that her to the Chippendale's show !

[CAMPMEAT]

Hoover Dam is a must. If you guys like to pigout, BUFFETS would be on my list.

[Becky]

The Luxor has a great little museum in the back that is basically a recreation of King Tut's Tomb.  Kinda cool, doesn't take too long.
If she can stand up for long you can take her to see the Pirate show at Treasure Island, but remember it's outside and you have to watch it standing on the sidewalk. 
There used to be a jousting dinner show at Excalibur, don't know if they still have it, but I imagine they do.

I want to get her down the strip to see that and the Bellagio fountains (seems like a go-to for everyone) but she's been having hip problems so we'll see.

Oh yeah they do still have that! That's a perfect one since we'll be staying at Excalibur and she just has to sit and watch

I knew y'all would have some ideas  keep em coming.

[Becky]

hell that her to the Chippendale's show !

  omg.. I'd so have to lie to her to get her into that  she'd kill me.

[vandeman17]

The Luxor has a great little museum in the back that is basically a recreation of King Tut's Tomb.  Kinda cool, doesn't take too long.
If she can stand up for long you can take her to see the Pirate show at Treasure Island, but remember it's outside and you have to watch it standing on the sidewalk. 
There used to be a jousting dinner show at Excalibur, don't know if they still have it, but I imagine they do.

I want to get her down the strip to see that and the Bellagio fountains (seems like a go-to for everyone) but she's been having hip problems so we'll see.

Oh yeah they do still have that! That's a perfect one since we'll be staying at Excalibur and she just has to sit and watch

I knew y'all would have some ideas  keep em coming.

I would be willing to bet that you could rent a wheelchair or powercart or something for her. That way she could cruise around in comfort and you could still go see all the things you wanted to see

[Becky]

The Luxor has a great little museum in the back that is basically a recreation of King Tut's Tomb.  Kinda cool, doesn't take too long.
If she can stand up for long you can take her to see the Pirate show at Treasure Island, but remember it's outside and you have to watch it standing on the sidewalk. 
There used to be a jousting dinner show at Excalibur, don't know if they still have it, but I imagine they do.

I want to get her down the strip to see that and the Bellagio fountains (seems like a go-to for everyone) but she's been having hip problems so we'll see.

Oh yeah they do still have that! That's a perfect one since we'll be staying at Excalibur and she just has to sit and watch

I knew y'all would have some ideas  keep em coming.

I would be willing to bet that you could rent a wheelchair or powercart or something for her. That way she could cruise around in comfort and you could still go see all the things you wanted to see

I'll look into that, she's a pretty stubborn woman though so she might not let me plop her in one lol. I know the hotels have them on hand but not sure if they let them out for personal use or what.

[Blacktail Sniper]

Red Rock Canyon and Valley of Fire are great places, easily accessible by vehicle if no walking is desired.