If you don’t want to spend a lot of money, or if you’re saving it for the slots, here are 6 things you can do in Vegas for free.
The Venetian
Strolling the piazza in the Venetian will make you think that you really are in the old-world square at twilight. Take a walk through the Grand Canal Shoppes through the Venice Canals. Cross the bridges, stop at a water front café, watch the gondolas, and enjoy the "Streetmosphere." This is a group of singers, performers, and living statues who regularly entertain people. Try not to get caught off-guard by the living statues.
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The Iconic Vegas Sign
Have you really been to Vegas is you don't have a selfie in front of the Vegas sign? On May 1st, 2009, the landmark sign was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places.
John Such
Seven Magic Mountains
This art installation is worth the 45-minute drive from Vegas. Created by Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone's, these impressive 35-foot high towers of multi-coloured boulders rise out of the desert look like neon hoodoos, the natural rock formations found in the Southwest. Plans are in progress to extend the display past the previous end date of late 2018, but you might want to put in on your list this year. These are photo-worthy, and worth exploring from every angle.
Oneisha Lee
Fremont Street
Fremont Street was the address for many famous casinos such as Eldorado Club, Fremont Hotel and Casino, Golden Gate Hotel and Casino, and the Golden Nugget, Four Queens, The Mint, and the Pioneer Club. Today it is mostly known for its overhead light show, Viva Vision, which is spectacular display of lights and technology. A zip line ride, SlotZilla, zips riders under the canopy and over the heads of all the pedestrians below. At night the overhead canopy explodes with images and music.
The Fountains of Bellagio
The Bellagio is famous for its breathtaking water and light show. Choreographed to a concert of classical, opera, Broadway and pop music, this 15 minute display can be seen from many locations in the Bellagio, or right from the Strip sidewalk. Performance every 15 or 30 minutes, depending on the day of the week. Check the Bellagio website for this iconic, free thing to do.
Ken Yam
The Circus at Circus Circus
The Circus at Circus Circus, is the largest permanent circus in the world, and it's free starting daily at 11 am. You can watch death-defying stunts by unicyclists and acrobats high above the casino floor at no charge every half hour.
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