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Prior to my tour I had a day in Vegas, this was pretty cool since it was my first time in Vegas.  Too bad I was alone.  I flew in around 10am and quickly made my way to the MGM Grand.  I had decided to stay at a big Vegas casino since it was my first time there.  The MGM Grand was very nice and HUGE.  After checking in I explored the MGM Grand, figured out that the hotel where the tour left from was too far to walk, and headed to see Mandalay Bay, Luxor, Excalibur, and New York New York.  Mandalay Bay was nice, but I ended up walking forever to NOT see the beach or go in the shark reef, then had to walk back.  I thought Luxor and New York New York were great themes.  I took the rollercoaster at New York New York, it was around $15 and only worth it since I wouldn't have to do it again, ever.  I've been on much better Rollercoasters.  I had trouble getting out of Excalibur, which was annoying. 

NY NY

Luxor

The Strip

Hallway in the MGM

After that I took a nap since I had a cold and I had been up early in the morning.  When I got up I trekked up the other end of the strip.  I stopped in Bellagio, very nice! I stopped to watch the water show, which was neat.  Then I took the tram between Mirage and TI (Treasure Island).  Then I had dinner at TI and watched the pirate show which was entertaining.  After that I headed back to the MGM Grand, finally getting to see the Volcano at Mirage.  My last stop was a slot machine at the MGM Grand where I made $20!  I was in bed around midnight.

Bellagio Water Show

The Volcano at TI

 

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