OK, I have two suggestions...

1.) Hiking at Red Rock Park, about 4-5 miles out of town is simply spectacular, I *HIGHLY* recommend it. The rock formations are absolutely stunning, and after you climb about 1.5 - 2 miles to the top, you get a view of the entire basin that holds the City of Las Vegas. In fact, if I were going, I'd volunteer to lead the hike since I've been there twice, but ce la vie. The setting is desert-like and a bit stark, but it's truly beautiful and it's very easy to get to, from town. If you want to hike further than that, there are trails that start at the general parking area and take off for miles and miles in the mountains. In April, especially early april there will likely be good wildflowers, too. You will get to experience the amazing contrasts of the Nevada mountain desert....large views of expansive geologic beauty, and tiny explosions of color and life down close to the ground. If you're from back East and have never seen this sort of landscape and love the out-of-doors, you will enjoy this.


2.) Also, I highly recommend catching one of the Cirque du Soleil shows that are resident in town. They're expensive, but if you've never seen Cirque du Soleil, it's quite an experience...HINT Guys, your women are going to be bored to bloody DEATH talking about kilts for a three-day weekend. Word to the wise: schedule a couple of things that are non-kilt-wearing-female-friendly. Extra hint...ogling the barmaids in The Tilted Kilt doesn't qualify. Cirque du Soleil certainly qualifies.