If you're going to spend money in Las Vegas casinos, you may as well try to save on other things. Jena Brown

Las Vegas is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

And, in a lot of ways, it's designed to take your cash. From the moment you step off the plane, you're greeted with the flashing lights and glitzy promise of easy money topped with a good time. Just put a dollar or 10 into the slot machines, and all your dreams might come true!

I've lived here for almost 20 years, and the first thing you learn as a local is that the house always wins. The second thing you learn is how to make sure it doesn't win everything .

Here are a few things I think tourists should stop wasting money on when they visit Las Vegas .

ATMs on the Strip can have really high fees.

Do yourself a favor and get your cash before coming to Las Vegas.…