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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.
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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