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Welcome back to the free ‘things to do’ series! Our last post featured Baltimore and you guys loved it so much you gave us lots of city suggestions and we heard you! So, this time we are focusing on the glitzy and glamourous sin city, Las Vegas.

Las Vegas is notorious for being an expensive city. Hotels, attractions, and shows can definitely make a dent in your wallet. But did you know there are also plenty of things to do that won’t cost you a penny. Here are some of our favorites located on the Las Vegas Strip:

Pink Furry Friends at the Flamingo Hotel

The Wildlife Habitat at the Flamingo Hotel is home is a flock of vibrant flamingos, two pelicans, exotic fish, elegant swans, and adorable turtles.

This beautiful habitat is open daily from dusk to dawn. To make the experience extra special plan your visit to coincide with the Pelican feeds which takes place at 08:30 and 14:00.

Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Open 24/7, the Bellagio Hotel has a free to enter the conservatory and botanical gardens. It is a popular attraction, so it’s best to arrive early in the day to avoid the crowds and to get the best photos. It’s especially good during the holiday season as it is decorated seasonally and at Christmas, they go all out!

Address: 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S. Las Vegas, NV 89109

Fountains at Bellagio

In front of the Bellagio, is a wonderful and iconic, 3-5-minute water show. We suggest watching the show in the day and at night, as there are a few different shows on display.

They range from delicate masterpieces to dramatic and commanding performances and the soundtrack often changes. There are currently 21 songs in rotation, including classics Fly Me To The Moon and Singin ́in the Rain and modern hits Bad Romance and Uptown Funk.

Show times are:

• Monday to Friday: 3:00pm-8:00pm (every 30 mins) and 8:00pm-12:00am (every 15 mins)
• Saturdays & Holidays: 12:00pm-8:00pm (every 30 mins) and 8:00pm-12:00am (every 15 mins)
• Sundays – 11:00am-7:00pm (every 30 mins) and 7:00pm-12:00am (every 15 mins)

For more information, visit the Bellagio Fountains webpage.

Mirage Volcano

You cannot miss the Volcano outside the Mirage hotel. On the hours of 8 PM, 9 PM, 10 PM you can see its fiery explosion, which is beautifully timed to an epic rock n roll anthem.

Experience Love at the Venetian

Take a family photo or a selfie with the giant LOVE icon in the Venetian hotel. This is a fantastic location for lovers of architecture and decor. Plus, it’s a bit of fun!

For more Las Vegas info feel free to read: What’s New in Las Vegas?

 

Free Activities Off the Las Vegas Strip

There are also some exceptional free activities just outside of the lights and entertainment of Las Vegas. The activities themselves are free but you will need a car or access to public transport to visit them.

Hoover Dam’s Bypass Bridge

It is totally free to walk across the Mike O´Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge aka the bypass bridge over the famous Hoover Dam. Did you know, it is the highest concrete arch bridge in America, at 880 feet. This is an incredible selfie spot!

Tour the Ethel M® Chocolate Factory

Do you love chocolate? The Ethel M Chocolate Factory is open for self-guided tours and it’s totally free! You ́ll discover exactly how 77,140lbs of milk chocolate is produced, 55,100 lbs of dark chocolate are moulded and 8 million chocolate pieces are handcrafted.

Address: 2 Cactus Garden Dr. Henderson, NV 89014

Fremont Street Experience

If you have plans to visit the casinos, shops and adrenaline rides of Downtown Vegas, add Fremont Street, to your itinerary too. This famous enclosed road has a great light show, called Viva Vision.

Be careful! This particular area of Vegas is known for pickpockets, so keep your valuables in a safe place at all times.

Seven Magic Mountains

Outside of the city and free to view is the art piece, Seven Magic Mountains, designed by Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone. Unfortunately, it’s quite hard to get to as it is in the middle of the desert. But it’s the landscape that adds to the drama.

If you love art, this is not to be missed. The seven fluorescent towers stand between 30 and 35 feet tall and cost $3.5 million.

Thank you, Mayank Verma, for your suggestion of free ‘things to do’ in Las Vegas. If you have a favorite city you would like us to feature, lets us know.