7 Most Regrettable Tourist Traps to Avoid in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is famous for both its hits and misses. Here are some of the most regrettable tourist experiences to avoid when visiting Sin City:
Indoor Gondola Ride at The Venetian
- 10-13 minute ride through a shopping center
- Shared rides with strangers unless you pay $156 for private
- Gondolier sings loudly in Italian, drawing unwanted attention
- If you must do it, choose the outdoor ride for Strip views
Gondola glides through Venetian canal
Welcome Sign Photo
- Expect 30-minute wait for parking
- Beware of unofficial "photographers" charging fees
- Pro tip: Ask fellow tourists to take your photo instead
Welcome to Las Vegas sign
Fat Tuesday's Yard Drinks
- Massive 100oz frozen cocktails lead to severe hangovers
- Mix of high sugar and alcohol causes dehydration
- Available at 16 locations on the Strip
- Not worth the morning-after regret
Women with drinks at Fat Tuesday
Vending Machine Cake
- $10 per slice from Carlo's Bake Shop machines
- Pre-frozen slices shipped from New Jersey
- Heavy on corn syrup to maintain moisture
- Available at Caesars properties but not worth the price
Slot machine designed like birthday cake
Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum
- $30-40 admission for obvious wax figures
- Photos won't fool anyone
- Skip unless you enjoy artificial photo ops
Pawn Stars Shop
- Up to 5,000 daily visitors
- Show cast no longer works there
- Filming occurs on separate, closed set
- Don't expect to meet TV personalities
Man from Pawn Stars examining jewelry
Seven Magic Mountains
- Colored boulder stacks visible from I-15
- 30-minute detour for up-close viewing
- Climbing prohibited with fines
- Best viewed from highway while passing
Seven Magic Mountains art installation Nevada
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