Trip advice for March 6-9

Okay, you guys have always been fabulous, so I know I can count in you once again. We come there every year on business, but this is the first time we are actually footing the bill, so we%26#39;re really looking for deals. We are coming Mar 6-9 and got a good deal at Bally%26#39;s; thanks to a posting on TA we%26#39;ve got a very cheap car from Alamo, too. Several questions:

Since we have a car and would like to see the Grand Canyon, how long will it take to drive to the south rim (and is it worth the extra time)?

What other cool things can we drive to and use Bally%26#39;s as our home base?

Is there a charge for parking the rental at Bally%26#39;s?

Any other must-sees? Shopping is not a priority. We have never ventured off the strip in all our visits, so your advice is most appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Trip advice for March 6-9

Hi!!

It took us about 5hrs from Vegas to the South Rim. Route 66 is a long flat boring stretch but we did see some wildlife and dirtdevils. Being there 4 days, you need to decide if you wat to take a day to see the Grand Canyon (the drive there and back is 10 hrs) .

If you want a shorter day trip I recomend Red Rock which is a 45 minute drive, easy drive go West down Charleston and you%26#39;ll be there in no time. Its gorgeous and we saw wildlife. You can drive the loop, and stop to hike/picnic. We went in July when it was extremely hot-you%26#39;ll be there during more comfy temps. LOL.

Also a day trip we took was to Laughlin-thats about a 2 hour drive and you end up along the Colorodo River where there are casinos. We liked the feel of the Old Pioneer and The River Belle (or Colorado River belle cant remember), its a more laid back area then the hustle and bustle of Vegas.

There is no fee to Valet your car if you are staying at the property so you will ave no problem with parking. Although Ive never stayed that my last trip we stayed at Golden Nugget and even when Valet was full wit our room key they had a spot for us.

I suggest you check out down-town one evening. If your looking to drink and party you can always catch the ';duece'; and thats ALWAYS an adventure, if you want an interesting time, or drive down and you can park most have parking garages, to see the FSE (fremont Street Experience) at night, under the canopy there are street vendors and live bands. There are some fine restaurants at reasonable prices, we had a wedding dinner at Binion%26#39;s Ranch Steakhouse. ts on the top floor and we dines at sunset--gorgeous food a bit more inexpensive then the strip but well worth it.

We also checked out more off-strip casinos. Down Boulder highway there is Sam%26#39;s town, Bolder Station and Arizona Charlie%26#39;s we loved the atmosphere. On the way to /from Red Rock you could check out Red Rock Casino.

We are glad we had a car and did alot of off-strip things this trip and loved it all.

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