Despite the criticism, Las Vegas is cheap to visit.

I have been looking to vacation somewhere this year and I did stay in Las Vegas, at the Luxor, a few years ago. Since I already have gone there, I thought of going someplace else this year. My choices are within the USA and Canada but everywhere I look, hotels are nearly $200 a night for 1-2 star places while I can book a suite in Vegas for $150(four Queens). It's not expensive to eat either compared to where I live especially if you travel a little ways to normal fast food places although I can eat free at the Heart Attack Grill which is close to my planned stay but I've eaten there last time, McDonald's is better...

I thought about going to Vancouver BC as I could drive there but that's $250 a night in the near off-season, September. Sure that month is good for Vegas but Vancouver is mid 60s in the day.

Anyone know a good alternative other than Vegas. Someplace that has life, not looking for a cozy or lodge vacation or should I stick with Vegas.

Update: While I was reading posts, I thought about a different place to go, Toronto. There's an event in October that may be interesting and it's about the same price, if not cheaper in some ways. Canadian Air 'One person, One fare' policy saves $200 and rentals are far cheaper. The only issue is I need a passport and there goes that savings in airfare. Also it may be a sign that when I signed up to pay for the passport, my bank was down, Cards were not processing and the app wasn't working....

I'm looking for ways to cut down but don't want to ruin that experience. Since my choice in where I intend to stay leaves me right next to the Deuce on the Fremont stop. Using that for a few days might save some cash. The only thing is there's no events going on in September that are planned and because it's so far out, nothing is planned for those smaller events.

So I'm torn between the two. Other suggestions like New Orleans, Japan, Hawaii are all a little bit out of my price range, especially Japan. Florida isn't my thing and that probably costs more. Then there is Vancouver but again, nothing there that isn't in Seattle.