Yes, you heard it right: Las Vegas is full of free and ridiculously inexpensive stuff-you just need to know where to look. Leave it to "The Cheap Bastard" to uncover all the ins and outs and exclusive bargains to be had, and to tell you the real deal with wit and humor.
The Cheap Bastard's Guide to Las Vegas will show you:
How to be entertained for free or next-to-nothing-from magic shows to comedy
Where to find free (and almost free) lounges, bars, and clubs
How to get culture on the cheap-from museums to art galleries
Where to find a wickedly cheap meal or drink on or off the Strip
How to keep the kids happy without going broke
Where to find free classes in anything from yoga to computers
With The Cheap Bastard's Guide to Las Vegas, anyone can enjoy the good life!
Introduction ix
Section 1 Entertainment in Las Vegas
Theater: Free & Next to Nothing Shows 2
Just Plain Free 3
Scoring Cheap Discount Tickets 6
Always Cheap: Off-Strip Theater 7
Music: For a Song 10
Free (And Almost Free) Lounges 11
Bars, Clubs, and Restaurants 19
Alternative Venues for Music 24
Public Concerts and Festivals 25
Comedy: Cheap Jokes 27
Affordable Comedy on the Strip 28
Comedy Clubs and Improv Nights 31
Magic: Cheap Tricks 33
Low-Cost Shows 34
Magic Shops 36
Dance: Footloose and Free in the Desert 37
Nightclubs 38
Places to Swing and Dance 41
Dance Performances 42
Gambling: Cheap Bets 43
Player Clubs 44
Cheap Tables and Slots 53
Section 2 Exploring & Living in Las Vegas
Cheap Sleeps for Travelers 58
Getting to the Strip 60
Off-the-Strip Hotels & Motels 60
Downtown Hotels & Motels 65
On-the-Strip Hotels & Motels 68
Food: On the House 70
Cheap Buffets 71
Breakfast Specials 76
Steak Specials 79
Prime Rib Specials 80
Hot Dog Specials 82
Really Cheap Burgers 84
Happy Hours 88
Just Plain Cheap Drinks 97
Cheap Cups of Joe 99
Hair, Beauty, and Massage: Freestyle 102
Beauty School Deals and Discounts 103
Massage and Body Work 104
No-Cost Makeovers 105
Getting Hitched: On the Cheap 108
Cheap Chapels 110
All in the Family: Free and Cheap Stuff for Kids 117
Activities for Kids 118
Amusement Rides 123
Playgrounds 127
After School Programs 128
Shopping: Sin City Bargains 130
Window-Shop Till You Drop 131
Casino & Resort Malls 134
Shopping Outlets 135
Even Cheaper: Thrift and Consignment Shops 137
Specialty Stores and Boutiques 139
Swap Meets 141
Pawn Shops 142
Fitness, Fun, and Games: Cheap Thrills 144
Major Parks 145
Recreation Centers 147
Cheap Yoga 147
Cheap Places to Swim 149
Cheap Golf 150
Education: Low-Cost Learning 152
College Courses 153
Other Deals on Classes 154
Libraries 156
Places with Free Wi-Fi 158
Recreation Centers 161
Museums and Art Galleries: Cheap Culture 162
Free and Almost-Free Museums 163
Art Galleries 169
Free and Cheap Gardens 173
Real Estate: Buying on the Cheap 175
Homes on the Cheap: Buying in the Time of Foreclosure 176
Work for Your Rent 177
Medical Care: Cheap Checkups 179
Cheap Clinics and Centers 180
Clinical Trials 182
Appendix
A Cheap Dates 184
B Retro Las Vegas, Baby 187
C Pawn Shops 190
D Parks 193
E Recreation Centers 199
F Public Golf Courses 201
Index 204
Overview
Yes, you heard it right: Las Vegas is full of free and ridiculously inexpensive stuff-you just need to know where to look. Leave it to "The Cheap Bastard" to uncover all the ins and outs and exclusive bargains to be had, and to tell you the real deal with wit and humor.
The Cheap Bastard's Guide to Las Vegas will show you:
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