5 Free Things To Do in Las Vegas

Almost all casinos in Vegas want you in the door. For that reason, they'll offer free entertainment, free drinks, and sometimes spectacular shows for their non-paying customers. Here are 5 of my most-recommended free activities:

Fountains at the Bellagio



Remember those scenes in Ocean's 11? This amazing fountain display shoots water almost 240 feet into the air. That's the equivalent of a 20 story building, and while standing at ground level, it can be spectacular. I'd recommend not robbing a casino first. Unless you're into that.

The Bellagio fountains consist of 1200 nozzles and 4500 lights, and the water display is set to music. Very cool. The show lasts from 5 to 10 minutes, and is played every 15 minutes from 7 pm to midnight every day of the week, plus every 30 minutes from noon till 7 pm on the weekends and from 3 pm to 7 pm on weekdays.

The Lions at the Mirage



Another landmark hotel in Las Vegas has their own tourist display that is free of charge. As soon as you walk into the Mirage, anytime between 11 am and 10 pm, watch lions lounge, play, or feed, in their 5000 square foot home. The Mirage may have a white lion in this habitat as well.

Bellagio Hotel Flower Conservatory




This floral display contains over 1200 types of plants, all pressed together under a 50 foot roof.

This garden is placed in the middle of the Bellagio hotel, so try not to get sidetracked by the sluts, er slots, sprinkled around the lobby while walking here.

Its open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so this could be a nice place for rest and relaxation after an 8 hour blackjack binge.

Masquerade Village Sky Show at the Rio



This Rio style event occurs five times a day at the Rio Hotel and Casino. It consists of many large floats with clowns and acrobats performing all kinds of stunts. There's usually a live band playing as well. Try to get a view from the upper deck to take in all of the festivities.

Rock and Roll Memorabilia at the Hard Rock Cafe



The Hard Rock Cafe is not to be outdone by its equally established name brand casinos. They have all kinds of memorabilia on display to the public, free of charge, including autographed guitars, leather jackets, motorcycles, and underwear. Now THAT's Rock and Roll.

While at the Hard Rock Cafe, try catching a show as well, though that may cost you 20 bucks.

Not enough? Here are some more free things to do in Las Vegas.