hindukid

So I am 35, pretty well traveled, have partied a lot, and somehow have never been to Vegas. I have been all over the US and much of the world, yet never to Vegas. Most of my friends have been many many times. So I have got it in my head that I need to go to Vegas. My wife thinks I have just watched the Hangover too many times.

Yet everything I read about Vegas, suggests that I will hate it.

Partying:

10 years ago I was happy going to the lively areas of NYC or Chicago on a friday or saturday night. I was Ok with wating in line and cover charges. Crowds were a positive as there were more girls to go around and more action happening.

Now I am married and could care less what the girls look like. I hate lines. I hate pushing my way to the bar and struggling to order drinks. I hate music so loud I can't hear anything. I hate cover charges and overpriced drinks. I like dive bars where you can meet people and dance with some personal space. I try and go out on wed. or Thursday as there are no crowds and the drinks are 75% off.

Restaurants:

I like to eat but wouldn't call myself a foodie. I also live in Chicago and feel like I have not even come close to exhausting the supply of restaurants here. I used to think that Vegas was full of bargains subsidized by gambling. But from what I read that seems to be no longer the case. I probably wouldn't go that crazy with the dining in vegas.

Gambling:

I like to gamble but only do it if I think I am going to win. After enough visits to Atlantic City and Indian Casinos I gave up on gambling at casinos a long time ago. Now I just play with friends and stuff. I haven't been to a casino in 10 years and I doubt that is going to change.

the scene:

I like to think I am pretty down to earth but suspect I have become more snobby as I have gotten older. Although I think most people in my circle are a lot worse. Still I imagine the strip to be somewhat white trashy jersey shore type seen. Don't know that it bothers me a ton but definitely doesn't improve my impression of Vegas.

The pool:

I like nice resorts and hanging by the pool relaxing in a lounger. I loved doing this in Thailand. But there I practically had the whole resort to myself. We stayed at some top end places in Hawaii which was nice. Though it was a little crowded for my taste. The pictures I have seen of Vegas pools look ridiculous. There are people wall to wall. Nothing at all looks attractive about it.

OVERALL:

Yet even knowing all this I still really want to go to Vegas. I think in large part it stems from having never been. Maybe I just also want to understand what everyone is talking about.

Also there is the architecture. I really like architecture and am fascinated by many buildings. These hotels sound pretty awesome. I am really looking forward to just going from one hotel to the next and checking out each property.

So am I kidding myself that I will enjoy Vegas or do you think I should go check it out. I would be going with my wife who really doesn't have too much interest even though she has never been.