Free Things to Do in Las Vegas

“With the extravagant shows, casinos and restaurants of Las Vegas, you’ll be happy to know there are excellent activities and attractions that are completely free so you can balance your travel budget during your trip.

Here are the top free things to do in Las Vegas:

### Walk the Las Vegas Strip

The Las Vegas Strip contains some of the city’s most entertaining spots such as casinos, gift shops and restaurants. Though all of these places cost money, it’s free to walk the Strip and enjoy the sights, such as the Eiffel Tower at the Paris Casino, the giant Sphinx at the Luxor and the city lights, all of which are perfect for some unique photos.

### Enjoy the Fremont Street Experience

The Fremont Street Experience, a 5-block mall with neon lights and marquees, is the quintessential downtown Las Vegas experience. It’s covered with a gigantic canopy and a massive LED screen that features video, light and sound shows during the night.

### Visit the Circus Circus big top

Circus Circus, a resort on the Strip, features circus performers who take the stage twice an hour all day long. You can visit to see death-defying acts from trapeze artists, acrobats and clowns.

Circus Circus – Di Mutari – Opera propria, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4681743

### Marvel at the Fountains of Bellagio

The Fountains of Bellagio is an iconic Vegas experience. You can gather around the large pool in front of the resort to watch hundreds of water fountains and lights come together set to music from classic Vegas acts like Frank Sinatra and Celine Dion. The shows are free to attend and take place in the afternoon and at night.

### Visit the volcano at The Mirage

The Mirage has a volcano at the resort with theatrical explosions, fire displays and lava flows, all followed by a massive eruption with intense heat. This unique experience takes place each night, with additional shows on Friday and Saturday evenings.

### Hike Red Rock Canyon

If you want to escape the lights of the city for some nature, Red Rock Canyon is the ideal place. For the price of supplies and travel to the canyon, you can explore the gorgeous red-hued desert on hiking trails and appreciate the local flora and fauna. With the desert heat, it’s best to visit in the morning or late afternoon.

Red Rock Canyon – By Samartur – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=32273288### Explore St. Mark’s Square

In the centre of the Grand Canal Shoppes is St. Mark’s Square, an area modelled after the wonders of Venice’s Renaissance era. You can experience street performers, gondolas and ornate architecture as you wander through the shopping mall.

### See mermaids at the Silverton Aquarium

The massive aquarium at the Silverton Casino boasts thousands of colourful tropical fish and exotic animals like sharks and stingrays. You can also catch a glimpse of the swimming mermaids or visit the Mermaid Lounge, a smaller set of aquariums with vibrant jellyfish exhibits.

### Enjoy an Elvis show at Harrah’s

Harrah’s has a free entertainment attraction at the Piano Bar in the form of Big Elvis, an Elvis impersonator. He performs several days of the week in the early evenings, and after his show, you can see a piano duel between identical twins Kimberley and Tamara Pinegar.

### Watch the Fall of Atlantis at the Forum Shops

The Fall of Atlantis is an animatronic history show that takes place multiple times throughout the day at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. The show features fountains, flames and a giant winged dragon, all of which create a fun and free theatrical experience.

### Take a chocolate factory tour

The Ethel M Chocolates Factory is a vibrant dessert destination that boasts free self-guided tours to watch confections being made from a viewing window. After the tour, you can explore the Botanical Cactus Garden on the grounds, which features hundreds of species of unique plants.

### Visit the Pawn Stars

The Gold & Silver Pawn Shop from the History Channel’s ‘Pawn Stars’ reality television show is near Las Vegas and holds numerous unusual and historic artefacts. While you may not catch the show’s cast when you visit, it’s fun to check out all the unique things within the shop.

### See art at the CityCenter

The CityCenter complex on the Strip has an array of art displays and galleries featuring prominent artists. You can spend your day wandering through the galleries and walking among fine-art installations.

### Enjoy roses and blooms at the Bellagio

The Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden offers free floral exhibits in an atrium that change throughout the seasons. In addition to the thousands of flowers in intricate landscape designs, there’s also elaborate scenery and gorgeous displays for taking photos.

Bellagio – By Patrick Pelster – Self-photographed, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11020070### Enjoy a budget holiday in Las Vegas

With plenty of fun and free things to see and do, checking out a Las Vegas hotel is a great start to planning your trip. If you need extra inspiration, take a look at our Explore Essentials guide or our guide to the city’s top attractions.”