Hit the Jackpot with 9 Free Things to Do in Las Vegas
Plenty of Free Attractions to Take Advantage Of
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, especially your money. It’s no secret that a trip to Las Vegas can be an easy way to part from a good chunk of your bank account, but if you take a step back from the tables and spend some time exploring the city instead, you might feel like an even bigger winner.
There are plenty of good ways to do Vegas on a budget and save on accommodation and food. But if you are really looking to cut corners, hitting up all of the free attractions in the city is the perfect way to do so.
These are the best free things to do in Las Vegas, whether you’re on foot or have a car at your disposal.
Bellagio Conservatory
Everyone knows the Bellagio fountain is a big free thing to do at night. While the crowds push and shove for prime viewing, head inside to the lobby to see the large Chihuly sculpture on the ceiling, then go through to the conservatory to see something really spectacular.
The Bellagio changes the theme of the plants and flowers every season with large props, water features and more. The conservatory is open 24 hours a day, has scheduled live entertainment and has a ton of photo ops.
The Polaroid Museum
The new shopping district on The Strip is the Linq Promenade. It’s lined with fantastic shops and dining venues and is sandwiched between casinos.
At one end is the popular High Roller, but a great little hidden gem is located above the Polaroid shop. See the evolution of Polaroid cameras, along with the history of the company and artwork made from insta-snaps. It’s not large, but it’s worth the stop.
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Fremont Street Experience
Some people have been to Vegas many times and haven’t been to Fremont Street. You can take the bus there if you don’t have a car, but it’s definitely a great way to spend an evening.
After dark, three stages light up with live music of all kinds, people in crazy outfits stand by for photos, and at intervals throughout the night the three blocks of Fremont Street go dark for a light show in the sky. Millions of lights light up the overhead canopy for 15 minutes at a time and it’s totally free.
Container Park
A few blocks from the Fremont Street Experience is a new food and dining venue made entirely of shipping containers. After 9:00 p.m. it becomes a hot spot for the 21 and over crowd.
If you’re looking for things to do in Vegas for free, they show movies on the lawn at no charge on Sundays and Wednesdays. During the day, bring the kids and they can run around the playground while you relax or shop.
After dark, the giant metal praying mantis that stands guard outside spews fire in time to music.
Palazzo Lobby and Atrium
Taking advantage of the Las Vegas freebies isn’t just a matter of free shows. Sometimes the best way to spend an evening is marveling at your surroundings.
The Palazzo Lobby and Atrium is another place to see landscapers’ hard work. The atrium and lobby at the Palazzo is awash with artwork in the form of flowers and these change seasonally.
Head into the canal shops to see even bigger and better displays that will wow you.
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Aria’s Water Wall and Lobby
The front of the Aria Hotel and Casino is a perfectly reasonable place to hang out, whether you’re waiting for your car at the valet or not. The wall dumps water down in waves and trickles that mesmerizes.
There are pieces of art that double as seating. Make your way into the lobby to see more cool sculptures and plants that can be more of a draw than all those slot machines.
Mirage Volcano and Rainforest
Of all the free stuff to do in Vegas, the spectacles at the Mirage take the cake. After dark, the Mirage lights up the night with a volcano show at regular intervals. There are drums, fire and fog and it’s a pretty great spectacle.
For something a little less in your face, go inside and check out the miniature rainforest behind the lobby. It’s better in the day, as they don’t light it up at night. Tropical plants and flowers and a small waterfall make a great backdrop for pictures.
Flamingo Habitat
If you have a love of birds you should make a point of visiting the Flamingo. The Habitat is not widely advertised, but flamingos and other birds call this beautiful outdoor space home.
It’s open all hours and it’s free. Wander the paths that include bridges, fountains and islands for birds, turtles and other animals.
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Caesar’s Prayer Shrine
Maybe you’d like to get a little help from a higher power on your visit. Out front of Caesar’s behind Serendipity 3, you’ll find a small, but colorful, prayer shrine where you can send up a prayer to someone out there to give you a little bit of good luck.
Make a small donation for upkeep and light a stick of incense to send your prayer on its way.
If you know where to look, you can see Vegas in a totally different way. Adding this free stuff to do in Vegas to your trip can keep you out of the casinos a little more, help stretch your budget and allow you to do even more than you expected.
