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Ways to Save Money on a Trip to Las Vegas

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Eating

Yes, the fine dining choices in Las Vegas have multiplied to such numbers that it would take you forever to try them all. No they are not cheap, unfortunately that means you might not have Foie Gras or Seared Halibut on a bed of Saffron Rice or tiny over priced Filet. If you are going cheap you can still eat well.

  • Consider a buffet but understand the good buffets are just as expensive as a decent meal. Unless you are planning on skipping meals and grabbing a few extra piece of fried chicken for a late night snack try a cheap restaurant instead.
  • Try a few of these 25 for under $25 restaurants Most of these restaurants have meals that can get you out for under $15. Just do not drink any alcohol and you should be fine.
  • Go the deli route for lunch and you a save a considerable amount. Canter�s Deli in the Treasure Island, Carnegie at the Mirage, Stage deli at the MGM and Forum Shops and the Backstage Deli at the Luxor.
  • Hotel food courts can be found in almost every hotel and they vary from pizza and hot dogs to full blown tours of cultural cuisine.

    Entertainment

    The truth is that the number of entertainment options available to you in Las Vegas makes it very hard to go cheap but it is possible. You can still see a show in Las Vegas without spending too much.

  • Use Tix4tonight and get half priced show tickets. They have 5 locations on the strip so you should be able to find one of them.
    • Fashion Show Mall � in front Neiman Marcus
    • Hawaiian Marketplace � Near the Polo Towers
    • North Strip � Just South of the Riviera near the Peppermill
    • Showcase Mall � Next door to the MGM Grand
    • Downtown - At the Four Queens Hotel
  • Check out some free attractions Yes they cost you absolutely nothing and you could easily spend a day walking around checking out that which is free.
  • See on of the many cheap shows in Las Vegas
  • People watch, the best show in Las Vegas is the number of people from every place on the planet that walk the streets, roam the malls or play the slots. It�s free to sit and stare.

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