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Just went on a trip to Vegas and met some teenagers who grew up there. Very interesting that kids are growing up in a city like Vegas. What's it like? Thanks just curious.
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Well, I'm 17 and grew up here in Vegas.
Firstly, Las Vegas blvd or "the strip" is not like the rest of Vegas. That's actually a very small portion. There's a lot more to Vegas. There's red rock hiking and camping sites. Lake Mead, mt charleston and even churches. Not all wedding chapels haha.
When I've traveled to other places I find it odd that their stores aren't opened 24 hours or at least until 2am. We have very good food here and locals get 1/2 off the buffets. So I've been spoiled growing up with a huge variety of food not only at the buffets but 5 star restaurants as well.
It's very hot (90s-120s) for 7 months out of the year and cold (temperatures in the 60s, it's cold for us) for 4 months. There's about 2 weeks of middle-in between weather in April and October.
Our education system is ranked the lowest which is frustrating. I'd like to put it out there that yes there is some troubled kids here but there is everywhere. There are also many bright and smart kids who have potential but are brought down by our state's lack of care for education. It's sad and frustrating that my older brother graduated with a 4.3 GPA with all of the extra curriculars and was denied because he's from Vegas.
Vegas kids don't party on the strip every weekend and it's surprisingly hard to get alchool. They are strict with that.
On the positive side Vegas has some nice suburban neighborhoods and some fun but regular things to do. We go to movies (although the theaters are in casinos), go to high school football games and go eat after (at in n out or canes) we swim at hotel pools if we can get ahold of room keys which most of the time we can.
Yeah we live in Vegas and go get a limo and cruise the strip after prom and take pics at the Vegas sign. It doesn't mean we are all going to end up being drug addicts, alcoholics, strippers, or black jack dealers. I'm not saying you implied that but I'm just trying to voice my perspective out here.
LV is much more than casinos, drinks, and strip clubs as in terms of living.
Well, that's what it's like to grow up here.
Well, I'm 17 and grew up here in Vegas.
Firstly, Las Vegas blvd or "the strip" is not like the rest of Vegas. That's actually a very small portion. There's a lot more to Vegas. There's red rock hiking and camping sites. Lake Mead, mt charleston and even churches. Not all wedding chapels haha.
When I've traveled to other places I find it odd that their stores aren't opened 24 hours or at least until 2am. We have very good food here and locals get 1/2 off the buffets. So I've been spoiled growing up with a huge variety of food not only at the buffets but 5 star restaurants as well.
It's very hot (90s-120s) for 7 months out of the year and cold (temperatures in the 60s, it's cold for us) for 4 months. There's about 2 weeks of middle-in between weather in April and October.
Our education system is ranked the lowest which is frustrating. I'd like to put it out there that yes there is some troubled kids here but there is everywhere. There are also many bright and smart kids who have potential but are brought down by our state's lack of care for education. It's sad and frustrating that my older brother graduated with a 4.3 GPA with all of the extra curriculars and was denied because he's from Vegas.
Vegas kids don't party on the strip every weekend and it's surprisingly hard to get alchool. They are strict with that.
On the positive side Vegas has some nice suburban neighborhoods and some fun but regular things to do. We go to movies (although the theaters are in casinos), go to high school football games and go eat after (at in n out or canes) we swim at hotel pools if we can get ahold of room keys which most of the time we can.
Yeah we live in Vegas and go get a limo and cruise the strip after prom and take pics at the Vegas sign. It doesn't mean we are all going to end up being drug addicts, alcoholics, strippers, or black jack dealers. I'm not saying you implied that but I'm just trying to voice my perspective out here.
LV is much more than casinos, drinks, and strip clubs as in terms of living.
Well, that's what it's like to grow up here.
Places to visit in Arizona/southern California area?
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Im going to Arizona at the end of July and was told to figure out places I want to go. Ive been to Nevada +LV numerous times, so I dont need there. Was thinking more attractions or w/e in Arizona and southern California that would be good for a Wisconsin gal.
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Arizona
1)Sedona
2) Flagstaff
3) Pine/Payson
4) Phoenix
Phoenix points of interests:
1) Hall Of Flame Museum
2) Arizona Science Center
3) Take a Tour of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
4) Rustlers Rooste Restaurant- Baseline & I-10 @ The Arizona Grand Resort
California
1)Disneyland-Anaheim, CA
2)Knotts Berry Farm-Buena Park, CA
3)Hollywood Walk of Fame
4) Go to a studio taping in Burbank
5)Laguna Beach-shops/cafes right on the water
6)Newport Beach/Balboa Island-lots of great shopping and nice trails along the beach.
7)Carlsbad-Flower Fields (Palomar Airport Road & I-5)
8) San Diego-Seaport Village-lots of neat shops/cafes on the harbor
Old Town-lots of historic shops
9)Santa Barbara-walk along the beach, Stearns Wharf (shops) Lots of neat shopping along the beach and up the main drag.
10) Visit the California Missions (from San Diego all the way up to Northern California
11)Yosemite National Park-Go camping in one of the most beautiful state parks in California
12)Big Bear Lake-Drive up to Big Bear and walk through the shops in the village...take a boat ride out on the lake, drive all the way around the lake. Visit the Big Bear Discovery Center!!
You have numerous options to you in California!!!!!!!!! Have fun in your travels.
Arizona
1)Sedona
2) Flagstaff
3) Pine/Payson
4) Phoenix
Phoenix points of interests:
1) Hall Of Flame Museum
2) Arizona Science Center
3) Take a Tour of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
4) Rustlers Rooste Restaurant- Baseline & I-10 @ The Arizona Grand Resort
California
1)Disneyland-Anaheim, CA
2)Knotts Berry Farm-Buena Park, CA
3)Hollywood Walk of Fame
4) Go to a studio taping in Burbank
5)Laguna Beach-shops/cafes right on the water
6)Newport Beach/Balboa Island-lots of great shopping and nice trails along the beach.
7)Carlsbad-Flower Fields (Palomar Airport Road & I-5)
8) San Diego-Seaport Village-lots of neat shops/cafes on the harbor
Old Town-lots of historic shops
9)Santa Barbara-walk along the beach, Stearns Wharf (shops) Lots of neat shopping along the beach and up the main drag.
10) Visit the California Missions (from San Diego all the way up to Northern California
11)Yosemite National Park-Go camping in one of the most beautiful state parks in California
12)Big Bear Lake-Drive up to Big Bear and walk through the shops in the village...take a boat ride out on the lake, drive all the way around the lake. Visit the Big Bear Discovery Center!!
You have numerous options to you in California!!!!!!!!! Have fun in your travels.
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