The Hangover was a runaway smash hit when it was first released back in 2007, and today, some fifteen years later, it’s routinely placed on “top comedies of all time” lists. And you can see why — there’s much to love about Todd Philips’ Las Vegas romp. From off-the-wall characters to memorable scenes, plus a stunning Sin City backdrop, it’s a movie that has very much captured the public’s hearts, minds, and imagination. The appeal of the movie caused a spike in tourism to Las Vegas. It’s a fun place to visit anyway, but it’s all the more fun when there’s a Hangover theme. In this blog, we’ll take a look at some useful tips for people wanting to have their own Hangover-style adventure in Sin City, including finding your wolf pack, using an introductory slots offer to get to grips with casino games, and visiting the filming locations.
Grab Your Wolf Pack
You can have a great time visiting Las Vegas with your friends, loved ones, or even by yourself. But for the true Hangover experience, you’ll want to bring your own wolf pack, which is another way of saying your closest friends. Of course, not everyone in the Hangover film was the best of buds — Alan was a bit of an outsider, after all — but it’s probably best to only invite people you’re sure you can have an awesome adventure with.
Hit the Casino
Las Vegas’ stunning casinos play a starring role in The Hangover, especially Caesar’s Palace. Fans of the movie will recall Alan and the entourage stopping by to play some good old casino games.
It’s a rite of passage in Las Vegas, so be sure to check out the best of the best the city has to offer with your friends. If you’re not too familiar with casino games, then it can be a good idea to play some before your vacation to learn how it all works. You can make your trip to the best casinos in town all the more special by getting dressed to the nines in your sharpest suits. You and your friends will never have looked — or felt — so cool.
Visit the Filming Locations
Unlike other movies, which tend to be shot on set in and around Hollywood, The Hangover was, by and large, shot on location. That means that Bradley Cooper and co really were in Las Vegas for many of the iconic scenes and that you have a chance to visit them.
Some of the shooting locations aren’t all that remarkable — you probably don’t need to visit Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center — but some are worth stopping by, especially since they’re so central. You can visit the Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel even if you’re not getting hitched.
The Immersive Experience
Not content with simply visiting the filming locations? Then you can always get to Vegas’ very own Hangover experience at Madame Tussauds. This is a state-of-the-art experience that features a ton of cool touches that fans will love.
There’s a Hangover-style bar, which is the perfect place to spend some time with friends, while you can also step into a recreation of the penthouse suite (tiger included!). You’ll also find a recreation of the interior of the chapel, too. It’s the perfect place to live out your Hangover fantasies!
Go with The Flow
Finally, if you want the real Hangover experience, then be sure to take the right attitude with you when you go to Sin City! And by that, we mean to go with the flow. You can’t always plan everything to perfection, so the best approach is to roll with the punches and see what happens. We’re sure that your trip won’t be derailed in quite the same way as it did in The Hangover, of course!
If there’s a city that rewards going with the adventure, it’s Las Vegas — the difference between your experience and the movie will be that you have an awesome time that’ll live long in the memory, for all the right reasons.
