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Old 07-26-2016, 10:00 AM
 
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I'm. Just. Extrapolating. Based. On. What. I. Observed. In. The. Media.
Extrapolating doesn't mean what you think it means. It means using a small amount of data and projecting out based on that. I suppose you could say "observing in the media" is data, but really...you have reply after reply saying it's a non-issue and from people that have been to LV multiple times.

You know who "THAT GUY" really is in Las Vegas?

The obnoxious drunk bachelor/bachelorette partiers.

The frat boys in from U of Nowhere dead set on drinking 10 of those yard-long novelty sugar cocktails.

The sad conventioneer cheating on his wife with one of LV's finest whores.

The pack of cougar alkies.

THOSE people stick out like sore thumbs. Not a decent, average single guy like yourself.
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Old 07-26-2016, 10:21 AM
 
Location: Crook County, Hellinois
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You know who "THAT GUY" really is in Las Vegas?
The obnoxious drunk bachelor/bachelorette partiers.
The frat boys in from U of Nowhere dead set on drinking 10 of those yard-long novelty sugar cocktails.
The sad conventioneer cheating on his wife with one of LV's finest whores.
The pack of cougar alkies.
THOSE people stick out like sore thumbs. Not a decent, average single guy like yourself.
Ah, gotcha! I guess I should be fine, then.

Well, actually, I have no issues with the cougar alkie packs. The women hitting on me on the cruise, were oftentimes in their 40's, which I think is the cougar age. They happened to be good dancers, too. I was 29 or 30 back then.

The rest of your cast of characters, I'm either too old for or they're way out of character for me.
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Old 07-26-2016, 10:25 AM
 
Location: Fishers, IN
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I've been to Vegas a couple times by myself and had no problem enjoying myself. Of course, I didn't see any of the shows or go to the fancy restaurants. But I saw tons of people also walking around by themselves. It seems often I saw more people by themselves than with someone else, of course that could be they were with someone just doing separate things. There is great people watching. I enjoy sometimes just walking through the hotels. There are all kinds of things going on in the Canal Shoppes at the Venetian and the fountains at Bellagio. There are museums in Vegas like that Atomic Testing Museum that is actually really interesting. The Mob Museum is kind of cool, too, as is the Neon Boneyard. If you can get out of Vegas you can tour Hoover Dam, head into the canyons of Red Rocks or Valley of Fire. Or go hiking in the Spring Mountains around Mt. Charleston. Vegas is certainly one place I would not feel weird about going to alone.
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Old 07-26-2016, 10:26 AM
 
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I'm. Just. Extrapolating. Based. On. What. I. Observed. In. The. Media.
I don't know what media you are viewing but I think Vegas would be one of the easiest places to be alone. As someone else said, you are never really alone there. I would think a cruise (though I've never been on one, don't plan to) would be much more geared to couples and groups.


You are way over thinking this. Just go. I go to Vegas many times a year and you really cannot tell who is a single/alone and who is part of a couple or group.
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Old 07-26-2016, 10:35 AM
 
Location: Fishers, IN
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It means "that guy by himself". Most people travel in couples, in families, or in groups. Solo travelers tend to stick out pretty strongly, except on cruises, where people don't care, apparently.

Granted, Las Vegas isn't anywhere near as solo-friendly as the cruises I've been on, but the replies I'm seeing so far are encouraging. I'd say that my biggest risk will be having escort business cards shoved in my hand as I'm walking on The Strip ('cause they think a single dude will be most likely to call), but I can just throw them out later, maybe keep one or two as a souvenir.
Those card slappers, I've never had an issue just ignoring them. I don't even look at them and keep walking and they move on to the next person. I've never had one forced on me or anything, even when walking there alone.
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Old 07-26-2016, 11:13 AM
 
Location: Tucson/Nogales
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For a change, buy an all-day bus pass for $5 and head either west or east to where it ends, then return. See something along the way you like, get off, take the next bus. Las Vegas is too stuck-in-the-60's for light rail, with the taxi unions opposed to it, but riding the bus will give you a nice overview of the city.

Walking distance from Treasure Island/Fashion Mall, about a mile or less, heading west on Spring Mountain Road, you'll run into Chinatown with your choice of Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese eateries.

And for something really different, really local, Sat. or Sun. mornings, take the LV Blvd bus north to just short of Pecos and you'll be at the Broadacre's Swap Meet, with a number of eateries, and you can walk around and shop with a beer in your hand. Costs one dollar to get in!
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Old 07-26-2016, 11:26 AM
 
Location: Minnesota
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I don.t feel like Vegas is a first time solo traveller place ESPECIALLY if you aren.t going to gamble, see a show or embibe heavily like a high roller.
You will be people watching as your main source of fun and one needent leave their hometown, IMHO.
Do a club med perhaps?
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Old 07-26-2016, 11:31 AM
 
Location: D.C.
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There is absolutely nothing wrong with solo travel, I have don many solo trips in my life both domestic and overseas. I have always found it invigorating discovering places on my own and just doing whatever I wanted. Don't get me wrong, travel with a partner is great too but solo travel definitely has it's own plusses.

I lived in Las Vegas for five years, and there is no shortage of things to do. The Cirque du Soleil shows are pricey but well worth it (especially "O" and "Mystere"). There are also a lot of live music venues to check out. Hoover Dam is a really interesting visit too, and not too far from Vegas. Not sure if you're into outdoor activities, but there are several National Parks within a few hours driving, including my personal favorite Zion. Mt. Charleston is a great place to go to get out of the intense heat of the city. It's usually about 20 to 25 degrees cooler and there are some really great hiking trails. Valley of Fire is also good, but it doesn't have the elevation so it is still pretty hot. Whatever you decide, enjoy and have a good time!
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Old 07-26-2016, 11:44 AM
 
Location: Crook County, Hellinois
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Just to add something: I'm not really looking to do anything outdoorsy in Las Vegas. I'm not too big on it, hiking alone is kind of boring, and I don't plan to rent a car. My targeted ideas are: see a show or two (for under $50 each), eat at the Heart Attack Grill just to say I did, go to a Latin dance club, and putz around town. But I'm open to other non-outdoors ideas too.
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Old 07-26-2016, 12:13 PM
 
Location: D.C.
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This thread is encouraging so far. Keep 'em coming. Can you also suggest activities I can partake in as a solo? Just remember:
* I hate strip clubs and the idea of them. So they're completely out.
* I don't like to gamble, except OTB; horses are fun to bet against.
* I'm not looking to pay more than $50 to attend a show or a tour.
If this is the case and you don't want to do anything outdoors then I'd say just skip it.
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