Weekend in Vegas

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The third weekend in February, my husband and I along with four of our good friends are planning to jet off to Vegas for the weekend. We've been kicking this around for months and now seems to be the opportune moment. It's been cold in PA for what seems like a decade and I am craving a big shift in scenery, even if for a few days. I'm ready to leave the Northeast behind!

I have been to Vegas twice before. Once for business and once for an overnight stay before driving to Zion National Park for one of my best friend's wedding. So, I don't have any experience with spending an entire weekend in Vegas. I have, at most, had about 24 hours of pleasure time there. So, I'm looking for tips.

What's the best place to stay for the buck? We're not exactly "high-rollers" but we don't want to end up at the Golden Nugget or anything.

Besides the Strip, what's a Vegas must-see? Is there anything in the actually city of Vegas we should visit? Or a place we just have to go for lunch?

I am planning to drag everyone (kicking and screaming if I have to)to the Grand Canyon one morning. 1. Because I LOVE to drive through the dessert and 2. I have never been to the Grand Canyon although I've been within three hours of it at least five times in my life. It's time to remedy this situation!

So please tell me your fabulous Las Vegas experiences and stories! I'm very open to suggestions for our weekend. Locals especially, hit me up! I want to see more of the place you actually live, because I'm pretty sure not all of you occupy a penthouse at the Palms.

We are so excited!! My husband literally cannot contain himself!