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Well I'm off to New York and Las Vegas from the 2nd July to the 17th July. 4 days in NY and 10 days over in the desert.

Any suggestions for places I should visit? Things I should do? It's my first holiday in the US for about 9 years and probably my last for a while so I need to do some worthwhile stuff. I'm definitely going to be around for 4th July in NY, that should be fun I've got about $700 in the piggy-bank for spending money, and it's waiting to be spent

I hope I don't bump into anyone from here..

times square at night

In Vegas, spend some time away from the strip. Maybe find a smaller hotel within close distance of the strip but not actually on it. It's a very pleasant town when you get away from the strip...

Have fun, man.

Don't forget the nudie bars.

and booze, lots of booze

Dude. I am so going to seek you out in New York. I live here ya know. I wanna meet Mr. Curry Man in person.

isn't he way too young for nudie bars, and even way too younger (lol?) for drinking in our country? (lol.)



Oh, and you couldn't have come over when I was in new york, as I am most of the year, could ya? damn!

I'm 16

Sounds like a plan, D. And anyone else in fact. I joked about not wanting to meet anyone, heh. I'll ask my parents where we're staying.

Vegas gets old real fast (after a couple of days of gaping). Depending on how mobile you are (renting a car) you should check out some of the natural wonders near Vegas: the Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Zion. At least do the Grand Canyon; it is absolutely amazing.

But these spots will be full of tourists because it's summertime, so you'll have to do some hikes to get away from the crowd. You can hike to the bottom of the Canyon and back up in about 8 hours if you're in good shape.

x2 on Vegas getting old really fast.

Genghis has the right idea. To his, I'll add Hoover Dam, Red Rock Canyon and Lake Mead. Try to get your dad to rent a boat and see Lake Mead from the water, it's a beautiful lake. You can even rent houseboats there and stay on the lake for a few days.

I'm definitely bringing my camera along, that's for sure. And dozens of rolls of film.

I second the Grand Canyon. Its $44 per night to camp right outside the park, or you can hike to the bottom and stay overnight. Just be aware that if you do hike down to the river, you have to fill out a waiver. That, and take alot of water (and wear some good hiking boots!) with you. Heat stroke is a killer you know. That, and bring something to keep you warm at night just in-case. Temps in the desert can drop pretty fast when the sun goes down. I do suggest you take the trams before you make the final decision to hike to the river. The view at sunset will blow your mind.

Not to derail your thread Robo, but I'm leaving with my folks tomorrow morning for southern California (Visiting my grandmother in Goleta, which is right outside of Santa Barbara. We won't get there until sometime on Sunday). So any of you peeps that spot a red one ton dodge pickup pulling a Montana fifth-wheel trailer going west on I-40, don't be afraid to honk and wave hello.