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Maxim Shulga 50b613ff2a Drive to Vegas and back instead of flying; return car at LAX Oct 3
One-way SFO->LAS drop was too expensive, so the rental runs
Sep 19-Oct 3 and everyone departs from LAX. Also record KT & VT
arriving SFO at 1 PM on Sep 19.
2026-08-30 09:51:01 -07:00

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# Las Vegas — Places to See
*Candidate menu of sights. No day plan yet (Sep 30Oct 3) — pick from here to build one.*
> **Car in Vegas:** driving in from LA Sep 30 and back Oct 3, so the rental is available for day trips (Hoover Dam, Red Rock, Valley of Fire). Budget ~$2030/night Strip hotel parking.
## The Strip
- **Bellagio Fountains** — free water show, every 1530 min
- **Hotel-hopping** — Venetian, Caesars, Bellagio conservatory, etc.
- **High Roller** — observation wheel at The LINQ
- **Sphere** — shows + exterior display
## Old Vegas
- **Fremont Street Experience** — light canopy, downtown vibe
## Shows & Entertainment
- **Cirque du Soleil** residencies (O, Mystère, etc.)
- Headliner residencies — book ahead
## Day trips (need tour or rental)
- **Hoover Dam** — ~45 min
- **Red Rock Canyon** — ~30 min, scenic loop drive
- **Valley of Fire State Park** — ~1 hr, red sandstone
- **Grand Canyon (West / South Rim)** — long day, ~24.5 hrs each way
- **Death Valley** — ~2 hrs, extreme heat in early Oct