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[crownie]

Currently in LA and the Staples center uses Stubhub as it's official reselling merchant so no need to buy tickets before you leave for your holiday as tonight I got a ticket to the basketball from a Stubhub kiosk in Hollywood and they print the tickets straight away for you.

First time on my trip I've seen Stubhub places around.

Probably works out cheaper if you buy on the day as tickets in my section for ice hockey were about $50 cheaper then when I bought a few months ago.

 

[Deliverance]

Vegas fans. A) Stratosphere, b) slotzilla or c) other?

 

[Goodo73]

Vegas fans. A) Stratosphere, b) slotzilla or c) other?

Quadruple Bypass Burger at the Heart Attack Grill!

 

[mickelboy182]

Heart Attack Grill burgers are actually damn tasty

 

[Goodo73]

Heart Attack Grill burgers are actually damn tasty

I totally agree

 

[NitroFan]

Im a big rollercoaster/thrill ride fan and was a bit disappointed with the Stratosphere rides. Especially the one that goes off the side of the building then stops. The one with the arms that swing around off the edge was okay and i always like a decent Giant Drop style ride but...meh. glad i went on them as I'd probably be kicking myself if i didn't but I'm certainly not in any rush to go again.

I did go during the day so maybe the whole experience is better at night.

 

[FUS_RO_DAH]

On rollercoasters, is Six Flags in LA the place to go? Gutted I missed out last time I was there.

 

[HirdyLannister]

On rollercoasters, is Six Flags in LA the place to go? Gutted I missed out last time I was there.

Best theme park I've been too...

 

[NitroFan]

On rollercoasters, is Six Flags in LA the place to go? Gutted I missed out last time I was there.

For coasters n the LA area, definitely. On the short list for the best in the country.

 

[mickelboy182]

Yeah Magic Mountain is pretty damn great for coasters.

 

[Nelso]

Vegas fans. A) Stratosphere, b) slotzilla or c) other?

Slotzilla.

Definitely do the one where you fly like superman.

 

[Drakescoffeecake]

Finally figured out my cities

LA > San Fran > Seattle > Portland > Vegas > Albuquerque > Austin > New Orleans > Chicago > NYC

Any hotel recommendations would be very welcome

 

[Goodo73]

Finally figured out my cities

LA > San Fran > Seattle > Portland > Vegas > Albuquerque > Austin > New Orleans > Chicago > NYC

Any hotel recommendations would be very welcome

I'd give Airbnb a look into as well. My mates and I used it for the first time on our recent US trip and I thought it was well worth it.

 

[Special Agent Utah]

Finally figured out my cities

LA > San Fran > Seattle > Portland > Vegas > Albuquerque > Austin > New Orleans > Chicago > NYC

Any hotel recommendations would be very welcome

Agree with Goodo re Air B and B.. What's your budget Accom wise per night??

 

[crownie]

Finally figured out my cities

LA > San Fran > Seattle > Portland > Vegas > Albuquerque > Austin > New Orleans > Chicago > NYC

Any hotel recommendations would be very welcome

firehouse hostel, has a bar downstairs and easy to mingle with staff and other people staying.

 

[Richo is God]

Finally figured out my cities

LA > San Fran > Seattle > Portland > Vegas > Albuquerque > Austin > New Orleans > Chicago > NYC

Any hotel recommendations would be very welcome

Are you willing to stay in hostels?

 

[Drakescoffeecake]

Agree with Goodo re Air B and B.. What's your budget Accom wise per night??

There will be four of us. So everyone's budget is different. Nothing too special as we'll be out most of the time, but don't want to be in shared dorms or anything like that.

 

[Drakescoffeecake]

Are you willing to stay in hostels?

Good ones yes. Shared dorms/bathrooms no.

 

[Drakescoffeecake]

firehouse hostel, has a bar downstairs and easy to mingle with staff and other people staying.

Awesome thanks for that. Is 4 nights too much?

 

[Special Agent Utah]

firehouse hostel, has a bar downstairs and easy to mingle with staff and other people staying.

Was going to say the same in Austin! I love that place

 

[Special Agent Utah]

Awesome thanks for that. Is 4 nights too much?

When are you going?? Firehouse is always quite busy so book well in advance if you choose there, Can get a 4 bed room with bathoom, so its a hostel enviroment but still have privacy. We had 3 nights in Austin and that was perfect

 

[Special Agent Utah]

Finally figured out my cities

LA > San Fran > Seattle > Portland > Vegas > Albuquerque > Austin > New Orleans > Chicago > NYC

Any hotel recommendations would be very welcome

We stayed at the Luxor in Vegas, Not bad but i lean towards NY NY (A bit further up the strip and still a decent price or even Planet Hollywood) So many good options there on the strip, I tend to stay away from Bellagio and Caesers, not worth the extra chunk of money for similar standards.

 

[Drakescoffeecake]

When are you going?? Firehouse is always quite busy so book well in advance if you choose there, Can get a 4 bed room with bathoom, so its a hostel enviroment but still have privacy. We had 3 nights in Austin and that was perfect

June next year.

 

[Richo is God]

Good ones yes. Shared dorms/bathrooms no.

I wouldn't recommend firehouse in Austin then . Chicago getaway was by far the best one we stayed in.

 

[Goodo73]

We stayed at the Luxor in Vegas, Not bad but i lean towards NY NY (A bit further up the strip and still a decent price or even Planet Hollywood) So many good options there on the strip, I tend to stay away from Bellagio and Caesers, not worth the extra chunk of money for similar standards.

My mates and I stayed at Jockey Club last month, which is on-Strip, next to Bellagio, but somewhat hidden from street view. Didn't have any complaints. I've stayed at Monte Carlo too in the past and was very happy with it.