Free Things To Do in Las Vegas

Free Things To Do in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is not the first destination to come to mind for a family trip, especially on a
tight budget. You may ask yourself, what kind of family things can we do for free in the
gambling capital of the world? Never mind grand casinos! If you are looking for free
family things to do, Las Vegas will still be unlike anything your family has experienced
before.
When you think about what kind of family things to do for free in Las Vegas, begin by
taking a stroll down the world-famous Strip, officially known as Las Vegas Boulevard.
The heart of the Las Vegas fame, the Strip is a glitz and glam of unrivaled proportions.
The best of the Strip is between Sahara and Tropicana Avenues.
Get a shrimp cocktail for 99 cents and cruise famous hotels, do not miss the exhilarating
Volcano at the Mirage, catch a few mist drops from the famous Fountains of Bellagio.
Enjoy the Fremont Street Experience downtown, a center for festivals, holiday
celebrations and live entertainment, and find out for yourself why it is considered one of
the most exciting places to be in Las Vegas. Explore architectural recreations of Paris,
Venice and even ancient Egypt, view unforgettable laser and light extravaganza shows,
watch world-class circus performances, visit free and inexpensive museums and art
galleries. Even if your budget is very limited, there are still many exciting family things
to do Las Vegas. You can even eat for free at many restaurants, provided waitresses think
you are gambling. A very low cost, your family can enjoy remarkably cheap but high
quality buffets.
Not convinced yet that there is a lot of free family things to do in Las Vegas, then take a
look our list of free family things to do in Las Vegas. Try some or all of those free things
and let us know what you think. Regardless of what free family things you decide to do in
Las Vegas, make sure to wear comfortable shoes, as you will be always on the go!

List of Free Things To Do in Las Vegas (h2)

The Strip
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It's officially known as Las Vegas Boulevard, but in reality it's a strip of glitz and glam of
unrivaled proportions. The Strip is at the heart of Las Vegas fame and home to most of
the top hotels and casinos. Make sure to stop are at the Mirage for its signature volcano,
which erupts every fifteen minutes in good weather, and at the Treasure Island for the
epic pirate battle. The battle takes place every 90 minutes starting at 4 p.m. and although
it's a brief showdown, it's unforgettable. The best of the Strip is on Las Vegas Boulevard
between Sahara and Tropicana Avenues.

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Circus Acts
2880 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89109
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World-renowned live circus acts free everyday! Performances each half hour daily Mon -
Thu 11am - 10:30pm, Fri - Sun 11am - 11:30pm. Free attraction.


Sunset Stampede
5111 Boulder Hwy, Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Las Vegas NV
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Laser light and water spectacular in Mystic Falls Park, a living environment of lush
greenery. Shows are 2, 6, 8 and 10pm daily. Free attraction.



Volcano at The Mirage
3400 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV
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Set amid a tropical lagoon, The Mirage volcano erupts every few minutes after dark,
spewing smoke and fire 100 feet above the water. Free attraction.



Fountains of Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89109
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Over a thousand soaring fountains fill Bellagio's lake, enhanced at nightfall by color and
light. Accompanying this water ballet is the, music of composers such as Copland and
Strauss and vocalists such as Luciano Pavarotti. Free shows begins 3pm - 8pm every half
hour; 8pm-12am every 15 minutes weather permitting.



Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89109
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Just beyond Bellagio's gracious lobby lies the Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, a
kaleidoscope for your senses. Open 24 hours. Free attraction.

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Fremont Street Experience Downtown
425 Fremont St, Las Vegas NV 89101
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Downtown Las Vegas - free nightly shows featuring 12.5 million lights and 550,000
watts of amazing sound. Enjoy free concerts and special events throughout the year.
Times are 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, 11pm, 12am.


Parade in the Sky
3700 W. Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV
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Located in Rio's Masquerade Village, the show features state-of- the-art floats that
suspend from the ceiling and parade above the casino floor. Three themed parades are
performed throughout the day: Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Carnivale in Venice, and
Carnivale in Rio. Guests may take part in the parade by riding floats, and wearing
costumes unique to each parade (for a fee). The show is free to the public and is
performed every 2 hours from 2:00pm to midnight daily except Wednesdays.


Ethel M Chocolates Factory & Cactus Garden
2 Cactus Garden Dr, Henderson NV 89014
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Free, self-guided factory tours show every step of candy-making in the chocolate factory.
Free chocolate samples. Explore the cactus garden. Open daily from 8:30am to 7pm.

Ethel M Chocolates' breathtaking Botanical Cactus Garden is Nevada's largest and one of
the world's largest collections of its kind. Based on the English landscape model of
naturalistic design, the Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden features four acres of drought-
tolerant ornamentals, cacti, and other succulents.

Over 300 species of plants can be found on the grounds. Half are cacti and succulents
largely native to the American Southwest, and the rest are desert trees and shrubs from
the Southwestern United States, Australia, and South America. All of these plants were
chosen both for the beauty of their floral displays and their ability to adapt to the climate
of Southern Nevada. The types of rock used are Utah Bali Hai chocolate and Arizona
moss rock (from the Grand Canyon region). Free attraction.



Flamingo Wildlife Habitat Flamingo
3555 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV 89109
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Appropriately enough, the Flamingo resort is home to a flock of live Chilean Flamingos!
These birds, as well as a collection of other feathered friends, fascinate our guests and
populate our Wildlife Habitat. In addition to our namesake, you'll find swans, ducks, Koi,
and turtles populating these grounds. All of our animals are carefully tended by experts
and live on islands and streams surrounded by sparkling waterfalls and lush foliage. Free
attraction.



Arts Factory Downtown
105 E Charleston Blvd Las Vegas NV 89104
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The Arts Factory Las Vegas is a collection of artists, architects, photographers, graphic
designers, & galleries all gathered under one roof. Located near downtown Las Vegas in
the Arts District. Facility rental is available. First Friday's event every month is from
6pm-9pm. Free attraction.


The Auto Collections
Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino, 3535 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV
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The World's Largest Classic Car Showroom! The Auto Collections at the Imperial Palace
is the auto enthusiast's dream. Featuring 250 classic cars that span more than a century,
every single one is available for purchase--from a mere $20,000 to pricey $3 million. The
auto collection is conveniently located on the 5th floor of the parking facility from
9:30am-9:30pm daily. Free attraction.



The Aquarium
Silverton Hotel and Casino Lodge, 3333 Blue Diamond Rd, Las Vegas NV
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The 117,000-gallon saltwater aquarium is home to the free interactive fish feeding shows.
During each show, one of the Silverton's staff marine biologists dives in the aquarium,
equipped with a full-face communication mask that allows him/her to interact with guests
while feeding the animals, which include 4,200 tropical fish, stingrays, eels and sharks.
There is also a question and answer portion where guests can ask the diver any question
they'd like. Shows are three times daily at 1:30pm, 4:30pm and 7:30pm. Each show lasts
approximately 15 minutes. Free attraction.

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Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay
3950 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas NV
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Not your typical aquarium, Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay is a total sensory experience
designed to transport visitors to an undersea ocean of fantastic sights, sounds and
encounters. Featuring 2,000 dangerous and unusual aquatic animals from the world's
tropical waters, Shark Reef takes visitors on a journey through an ancient temple that has
been slowly claimed by the sea. View 100 aquatic species, including 13 different species
of sharks! Open daily 10:00am to 11:00pm. (Last ticket sold at 9:30pm) Admission is
$12.95 for adults, $9.95 for children 5 to 12 years old and free for children under 5 years
old.


Lion Habitat
3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas NV
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The MGM Grand Lion Habitat features multilevel areas for the pride lions to play and
interact with the public, which is less than 1 1/2 inches away. The Lion Habitat's pond
and four waterfalls are for the lions enjoyment, along with tunnels and a canyon to prowl
over, under, and through. The Lion Habitat allows direct contact with Lions for
photographs, with the hope that visitors will donate to organizations that save the wild
habitats for the lions. Open from 11:00am to 11:00pm daily. Free attraction.



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