Looking to celebrate a birthday in Vegas but not a big drinker nor gambler?  No problem.  Sin City still offers loads of good, clean fun!

This past October I found a great flight deal to Vegas on my birthday and I couldn’t resist booking it.  It was my “Dirty Thirty” afterall.  Except I am not a gambler and I’m unfortunately allergic to alcohol (I blame my Asian genes), so it wasn’t going to be a wild and crazy Hangover-style Vegas Vacation.

Instead, I planned a weekend full of sunshine, fun and great food!  If you’re looking for a perfect relaxing 3 Day Birthday Weekend Itinerary here is what I recommend!

Day 1

Lunch at In N Out

First stop – In N Out!  Honestly I love this fast food joint so much that every time we land in California/Nevada/Arizona it is almost always our first stop!

Coming from the airport, we stopped at the one close to the South end of the strip located at 4888 Dean Martin Dr.  My favorite thing to get is just a simple cheeseburger with onions and a strawberry shake.

Welcome to Las Vegas Sign

What trip to Las Vegas is complete without a stop at the infamous Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign?

Check in to your hotel

Check into your hotel on the strip and drop off your bags.

We chose to stay at the Palazzo.  It is one of the newer hotels on the strip and we hadn’t stayed there before.  The rooms are all suites so even the smallest room is huge!  Perfect way to feel like a princess for the weekend and seeing that it was my birthday I figured it was well-suited!

The Palazzo is perfectly situated on the Strip and has many great shops and restaurants right inside the hotel itself.  It is also easy walking distance to a ton of great shops, restaurants and attractions.

Check out our Palazzo Room Tour on YouTube

Pool Time

Spend the rest of the sunny afternoon soaking up the lovely Vegas heat.  The Palazzo/Venetian compound has a whopping 10 pools between the 2 of them, all of which are available for you to use!

Don’t be shocked like we were – these pools get B-U-S-Y.  When we arrived in mid-afternoon, it took a good 15 minutes of wandering until we finally found 2 free chairs!  Despite there being 10 pools and tons of chairs, it is hard to find ones that are not occupied.

The music is great and some pools are definitely more lively than others.

Wander The Strip and Claim Some Free Birthday Goodies

After your relaxing time at the pool, get on some comfy shoes and hit the strip.  Have fun checking out the fancy shops in the Palazzo and Venetian and make your way down the boulevard.

Stop into Sprinkles, located inside the Linq, to claim your free birthday cupcake!  All you need to do is register for their free loyalty program ahead of time and they’ll send you an email for your free birthday cupcake!  A little insider tip for you 😉

I chose a delicious Red Velvet Cupcake.

While you’re there, you’ve got to take some #Instaworthy photos in front of their Cupcake ATM!  How cool is that?!  Got a 3am craving after the club?  No problem!

You’ll notice there is an In N Out next door, too.  I still suggest going to the one on Dean Martin Drive, as the one here gets PACKED.  The line was way out the door.

If you feel up for it, head to the end of the Linq and take a ride on the High Roller!

Next, head to the Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace for your free birthday drink at Starbucks.

Important Tip: Do not wander far and wide like we did to find a Starbucks store that accepts Starbucks Rewards.  Most of the Starbucks along the Strip are licensed, meaning they are operated by the casinos and hotels and thus do not honor Starbucks Rewards!  You can PAY with your Starbucks Card, but unfortunately you can not redeem rewards.  Don’t make the mistake like I did and visit 5 stores before finally being directed to one of the only THREE corporate stores on the Strip.

As long as you are a Starbucks Rewards member (Canadian Starbucks Rewards work too!), you will have a free birthday drink on your actual birthday, which you can claim for the most indulgent drink you like!  Be a little extra today, get that Venti Caramel Frap with extra caramel drizzle 😉

Dinner at Ping Pang Pong

Head a little off the strip to the Gold Coast Casino to indulge in a fantastic Chinese feast.  The casino and hotel atmosphere here may lack the pizazz of the strip but the food at Ping Pang Pong does not disappoint.

They have some more exotic Chinese dishes on the menu, too, if you’re feeling adventurous.

 

Day 2:

Breakfast

Grab some pastries at the famous Carlo’s Bakery, located right inside the Palazzo’s Grand Canal Shoppes.

It doesn’t stop there.  You’ve got to hit up Bouchon’s Bakery for their delectable macarons.  Find it within the Venetian.

Head back up to your room and enjoy breakfast in bed in your nice plush robes.

More Pool Time

A relaxing weekend in Vegas calls for lots of lazing around pool-side!  So head back down the pool decks and pick your favorite pool.

Hint: Arrive RIGHT at 9am, when the pools open, and claim your chair!!  ASAP!  We arrived at 9:02am and the chairs were getting snatched up quick.  Don’t wander around too long trying to decide as by the time you turn back those chairs will be gone.

Lunch at Giordano’s

I’ve never been to Chicago but the sight of a Chicago Deep Dish pizza makes me drool.  Pizza is a classic birthday treat and makes a perfect birthday lunch in my opinion!  Head to Giordano’s inside Bally’s and dig into the cheesiest, sauciest pizza you ever did eat.

Insider Tip: Don’t forget to claim your free birthday treat here, too!  Sign up for free for their G-Club and they’ll send you an email around your birthday for a free dessert!

Outlet Shopping

Vegas has tons of shopping, perfect for spending your birthday cash 😉 Head over to the Las Vegas Premium Outlets (North or South) and indulge in a little retail therapy while burning off some of that pizza.

Circus Circus Arcade

Although you may not be gambling, it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the fun!  Feel like a kid again and hit up the Midway at Circus Circus.  It actually is way more fun than I expected!  You’ll get to play some of those classic arcade games from when you were a kid.

Don’t get lost like us, check out the property map here

You may not be winning coins, but it’s fun and easy to win lots of tickets!  Trade them in for a prize and gift it to one of your nieces or nephews 🙂

Dinner at Shake Shack

You will probably still be full from your pizza lunch so take it easy and grab a casual dinner at Shake Shack!

Participate in the great debate: In N Out or Shake Shack?  What’s the verdict??  Is it a West Coast vs East Coast thing?

In my opinion, I still prefer the burgers at In N Out but the milkshakes at Shake Shack are bomb.

Hit the Club

Just because you’re not drinking, doesn’t mean you have to skip the club.  Half the fun of going out in Vegas is getting dressed up, being seen and enjoying the awesome music anyway!

If you are a hip hop fan, Drai’s Nightclub is where it’s at.  Located on the top of the Cromwell Hotel, this is a trendy club for a somewhat older crowd.  We loved it!   You can also come back during day time for their Beachclub.

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How to get on Drai’s Guestlist and get in for free!

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Day 3:

Bacchanal Buffet

Inside Caesar’s Palace lies the buffet of all buffets.  The grandest buffet in all of Vegas (with a price tag to match).  But it’s your birthday weekend, so heyyyy, be extra – brunch at the Bacchanal Buffet.

Save half off by purchasing a Groupon ahead of time!  Get the VIP line pass – you will appreciate skipping the long line!

You’ll be able to find everything and anything at this buffet.  And it’s not just quantity – it’s quality.  This is the fanciest buffet you’ll probably ever go to.  You’ll find Vietnamese, Mexican, seafood, dim sum, ceviche, chicken and waffles, gelato bar, juice bar – EVERYTHING you can dream of.

Just remember to go slowww.  And don’t eat that 3rd plate of dessert….or you’ll be running to the bathroom in Caesar’s Palace as soon as you walk out of that buffet. Haha.

Forum Shops

You may need to walk around a bit to burn of the intense full feeling.  You’re already inside Caesar’s Palace so why not wander the Forum Shops with over 200 stores.

Don’t forget to check out the huge Nike Store!  I love this location because they had the biggest and best selection of unique styles that I’ve found anywhere.

Bellagio Fountains

Walk outside to check out the fountains at the Bellagio next door.  On weekends the shows start at noon and on weekdays at 3pm, but you can check the current schedules here.

Stratosphere

Once you’re feeling like a normal human being again and are up to some more excitement, head over to the iconic Stratosphere.

It’s your birthday so you’ve got to do something exhilarating.  Like jump off the top of the Stratosphere!  Or….just take a ride on the edge for those a little less adventurous 😉

We went for a ride off the edge and a shot up at the top.

X-Scream was definitely exhilarating but mostly because the bar on your lap feels so flimsy that you really worry about sliding right out of that thing and plunging all the way down.  It is fun though 😉  Just don’t think about it! ha!

The Big Shot is good, quick fun.  Not scary at all in my opinion.

If you’re brave enough, then the Sky Jump looks amazing!!  I just didn’t feel like splurging on it.

Tip: Check Groupon ahead of time for a much better deal!

Take one last photo at the Palazzo

Don’t forget to take one last photo at the Palazzo in front of the LOVE sign to conclude your trip. 🙂

And that concludes your 3 Day Itinerary!  If you’ve got more time, then there’s tons more to do of course! For example:

• Cirque du Soleil shows
• Concerts
• Wax Museum
• Hockey game
• MORE EATING

There’s always a reason to go back 😉

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