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The Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas is one of my favorite places to hang out. Along with the Palms, it skews towards a younger, more hip demographic. Though I'm neither, I still enjoy the party atmosphere and great Rock n Roll music.
Off the strip, the Hard Rock is easy to get to; I always park in the ample parking garage... but if you're a tourist then take a taxi. I wouldn't recommend walking there after dark. The Hard Rock has everything - food, gambling, music, nightclub, kick-ass pool -- so if you're just visiting for a weekend and want to party then just stay at the Hard Rock!
The concert venue was just remodelled and now boasts an all-star lineup to kick it off: Paul McCartney, Avenged Sevenfold, Bon Jovi... to name a few. And now Santana is the resident musician, performing several shows a week for the next 4 months! Tickets prices are a bit on the steep side, but how often do you visit Vegas? Indulge.
My favorite nachos of all-time are made at Pink Taco, the cool Mexican restaurant. They also make great appetizers and have an extensive tequila selection. The best time to visit is during Cinco de Taco -- the 5th of each month they have a live Mariachi band, and great half off deals on apps, beers, and Sauzo shots.
In addition to Pink Taco, there are great happy hour deals to be had at the Center Bar... which is located in the center of the casino floor. I'm not a huge fan of the slots, but the table games are a blast to play at Hard Rock. A really cool game is their version of blackjack, where if you bust, you can still win at a poker hand. The cocktail waitresses are some of the best in the biz and are attentive to all your alcoholic needs.
As for nightlife, Body English and Wasted Space are some of the better nightclubs in Vegas. But the best times are to be had at the pool. Hard Rock throws the notorious Rehab pool party. A must-see for any young vacationer.
On a personal note, I visit Hard Rock at least once a week during football season as they have a great promotion. You can get one free parlay card a week - pick anywhere from 4-7 games and win up to $400 bucks! Not a bad deal.
If you're under the age of 40 and want to party like a rock star, then Hard Rock should be on your list of places to visit in Vegas (along with the Palms, Planet Hollywood, Red Rock Casino, and Rio).
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Off the strip, the Hard Rock is easy to get to; I always park in the ample parking garage... but if you're a tourist then take a taxi. I wouldn't recommend walking there after dark. The Hard Rock has everything - food, gambling, music, nightclub, kick-ass pool -- so if you're just visiting for a weekend and want to party then just stay at the Hard Rock!
The concert venue was just remodelled and now boasts an all-star lineup to kick it off: Paul McCartney, Avenged Sevenfold, Bon Jovi... to name a few. And now Santana is the resident musician, performing several shows a week for the next 4 months! Tickets prices are a bit on the steep side, but how often do you visit Vegas? Indulge.
My favorite nachos of all-time are made at Pink Taco, the cool Mexican restaurant. They also make great appetizers and have an extensive tequila selection. The best time to visit is during Cinco de Taco -- the 5th of each month they have a live Mariachi band, and great half off deals on apps, beers, and Sauzo shots.
In addition to Pink Taco, there are great happy hour deals to be had at the Center Bar... which is located in the center of the casino floor. I'm not a huge fan of the slots, but the table games are a blast to play at Hard Rock. A really cool game is their version of blackjack, where if you bust, you can still win at a poker hand. The cocktail waitresses are some of the best in the biz and are attentive to all your alcoholic needs.
As for nightlife, Body English and Wasted Space are some of the better nightclubs in Vegas. But the best times are to be had at the pool. Hard Rock throws the notorious Rehab pool party. A must-see for any young vacationer.
On a personal note, I visit Hard Rock at least once a week during football season as they have a great promotion. You can get one free parlay card a week - pick anywhere from 4-7 games and win up to $400 bucks! Not a bad deal.
If you're under the age of 40 and want to party like a rock star, then Hard Rock should be on your list of places to visit in Vegas (along with the Palms, Planet Hollywood, Red Rock Casino, and Rio).
Read the full Casino Review