Las Vegas tourism slumps this summer, signaling trouble for U.S. economy

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5 hours ago, Fnord said:

I'll take your word for it. I haven't been in almost 15 years, but went a bunch in the aughts. It was never inexpensive. You could get some deals, sure, but I remember going in 2007 with just my wife for 3-4 days (by car so no airfare) and dropping a few grand while basically breaking even gambling (down about $200). Even back then tickets to a couple shows, a few nice meals, booze, and a helicopter/ limo ride racked up that tab.

I've never seen cheap Vegas.

Traveling with a woman was your mistake.  

Go with your buds and the costs get split, so you end up in a nicer place for less money. Go with your female and the costs all at least double.

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4 hours ago, TheNewGirl said:

This is really the only way to do Vegas and pretty much what we do when we go there. 

 

ETA: The prices in Vegas have gone up exponentially. Paying to park AT the hotel you're staying at can be up to $50/night. Bottles of water are $15. Not to mention the price of food, events, cocktails, etc. It's no longer a place for families (not that it ever has been, but still). 

 

 I don’t completely agree with that it’s not family friendly. They have an incredible water park, red rock, Hoover Dam, boating on Lake Meade, and great hotels with great animates for kids and teens. It’s not that far of a drive to the Grand Canyon that you can go to Flagstaff on Route66. 
 

 I won’t go back though. Way to much walking to expensive now. And I’ve been a few times. I’d rather go to beaches or cities I haven’t visited yet. My time is limited.