Frank, Dean and Sammy...

Hi everyone,

I%26#39;m travelling to Vegas in March and would like to see some of the old school sights... My partner is a massive Rat Pack fan and I%26#39;d like to get some ideas about any ';authentic'; Vegas experiences which I could take him to - he has often said he wishes he was there at the time of the Sands shows in the heyday!

Thanks for your help,

NS

Frank, Dean and Sammy...

Pick a day go to one of the 1/2 price ticket places and get the cheapest set of tickets to The Rat Pack Is Back, don%26#39;t pay extra for ';closer seats'; as they aren%26#39;t any closer plus its good if you are further away (one of the only shows where thats true). The performers sound alot like the originals they are trying to be but don%26#39;t look that much like them. Its not old vegas but it does offer a glimpse back and if you close your eyes you can imagine how it was to have been at one of their shows in their heyday. It may not be for everyone but sounds like its just the thing for your partner. Its at the Greek Isles Hotel which is kinda run down and dumpy just don%26#39;t expect much for drink service in the theater.

Also another place I have yet to go there but want to, is the Neon Museum off Freemont Street downtown vegas, they have most of the old casino and such neon signs from places that are no longer.

free to see and $ for tours. You would have to check for times and all that.

Hope this helped

Frank, Dean and Sammy...

Hi NorthernS

I saw the Rat Pack Show at the Greek Isles a couple of years ago - I figured it was the nearest I was going to get to the Frank,Sammy,Dean experience !

I enjoyed it alot...you are placed at tables, and the atmosphere is like being in a club...you could drink during the show and even smoke then to add to the atmosphere ! ( Smoking probably banned now !) ...and the guys playing the Ratpack were brilliant performers. Great voices, all the songs, and all in all a fun night out !

I plan to see the Rat Pack show in a couple of weeks and will report back on how it is. I also got a tip from an old hand here on the forum about the Golden Steer Steakhouse which was frequented by the Rat Pack.

Another place that has that old Vegas feel to it is Casa di Amore.

Unfortunately, there is very little left on the Strip that feels anything like the Vegas of yore.

This website lists a lot of vintage Vegas sites, restaurants, bars, tips and things of that nature...some which are well known, some less so.

http://www.unrealvegas.com/

Thank you all for your suggestions so far.

Stratton, I look forward to the report on the show - I wonder if it%26#39;s changed since Lantana saw it...

Roll on March!

I would guess that one or two of the performers might have changed but that the show remains essentially the same.

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