9 Best Free Things to Do in Las Vegas
How to Experience Las Vegas on a Small Budget
Las Vegas is probably not the first place that comes to mind when looking for free things to do in the USA. Famously packed with casinos, golf courses, high-end bars, and shops, it’s naturally known as a place where money is spent, not saved. However, you might be surprised by how much you can do without spending a single cent.
Surprisingly, casinos are actually among the best places to find freebies. They compete with each other to draw people to the gambling floors using free shows and attractions. Once you’re there, you can also get free drinks while you gamble. Or, if you’re lucky, while you watch someone else gamble.
1. The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign
What better way to start your visit?
Categoría: Fotos, Opciones económicas
The illuminated Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign on South Las Vegas Boulevard is perhaps one of the most iconic sights in the city. The 25-foot-tall (7.6-meter) sign was built in 1959 and is one of the most recognizable structures in the city.
It rapidly became such a hit with people wanting their photo taken with it that a small parking lot had to be built in the median of the highway to prevent people stopping on the busy road. It’s especially attractive at night, but is obviously accessible (for free) at any time. Mostrar más
Ubicación: 5100 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA
The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign
2. The Pinball Hall of Fame
A museum brimming with nostalgia and fun
Categoría: Familias, Opciones económicas, Historia
The Pinball Hall of Fame is a must-visit for any nostalgia lover and arcade enthusiast. Located right on the Las Vegas Strip, across the street from the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign, this unique museum is dedicated to vintage pinball machines from the 1950s up to the 1990s, offering a real trip back in time. The museum houses over 350 pinball machines that have each been meticulously restored.
The museum is free and open daily, and you can also play all the machines for just a small dime. Forget about gambling at the slot machines and poker tables; try your luck at The Pinball Hall of Fame instead and you’re sure to have fun while doing it.
Ubicación: 4925 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA
Horario: Sunday–Thursday from 10 am to 9 pm, Friday–Saturday from 10 am to 10 pm
Teléfono: +1 702-597-2627
The Pinball Hall of Fame
3. Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
Vast garden space that changes with seasons
Categoría: Fotos, Opciones económicas
Most hotels in Las Vegas have gardens, but the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens stands in a league of its own. The 14,000 sq ft (1,300 sq meter) area transform 5 times every year, with special displays of plants for Chinese New Year, spring, summer, fall, and winter.
Expect to be enchanted by a stunning array of orchids, hydrangeas, chrysanthemums, and poinsettia, among many others. Conveniently located adjacent to the hotel’s lobby, the conservatory is also extremely environmentally friendly, with wilted flowers reused as compost. Mostrar más
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
4. Grand Canal Shoppes
A taste of Venice
Categoría: Fotos, Opciones económicas
The Grand Canal Shoppes of the Venetian Resort is an impressive recreation of the famously romantic canal city in Italy. While gondola rides are not free, you can enjoy watching the gondoliers navigate the canals and serenade their passengers.
Additionally, you can take a wander around the huge shopping emporium and enjoy the delightful design and exotic shopfronts. Don’t expect to snag many bargains though, as it’s mostly luxury lifestyle brands. This is a great place to get a taste of Venice without breaking the bank. Mostrar más
Grand Canal Shoppes
5. Ethel M Chocolates
Chocolate and cactus tours
Categoría: Gastronomía, Opciones económicas, Viajes diferentes
The East Las Vegas suburb of Henderson is home to gourmet chocolatier Ethel M Chocolates. The good news for budget travelers is you can take a self-guided tour for free. It’s not what you’d call a natural combination, but there is a 3-acre (1.2-hectare) cactus garden outside, which you can explore.
The chocolate tour allows you to look into the company’s kitchens while they hand-craft everything from pecan brittle to signature fillings. In the cactus garden, you can see 350 species of cacti and succulents, which recycle all of the factory’s wastewater. Mostrar más
Ubicación: 2 Cactus Garden Dr, Henderson, NV 89014, USA
Horario: Daily from 10 am to 6 pm
Teléfono: +1 800-438-4356
Ethel M Chocolates
6. ARIA Fine Art Collection
Artistic treasures
Categoría: Fotos, Opciones económicas
The ARIA Fine Art Collection is one of the largest corporate modern art collections in the world. It is also one of the first in Las Vegas to be displayed in a public space. It features dramatic sculptures, paintings, and installations by artists from around the world, with ambitious themes like the fundamentals of the human experience, the importance of a single human life, and the dialog between humankind and the world we live in.
The collection is located all around the ARIA Campus, including the ARIA Resort & Casino, Vdara Hotel & Spa, The Shops at Crystals, and Veer Towers. Maps are available to guide you to each. Mostrar más
Ubicación: ARIA Resort & Casino, 3730 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89158, USA
Horario: Daily from noon to midnight
Teléfono: +1 702-590-7111
ARIA Fine Art Collection
7. Circus acts at Circus Circus
Free shows in the Carnival Midway Arcade
Categoría: Familias, Opciones económicas
It may not be quite on the same level as Vegas’s famous Cirque du Soleil shows, but the awe-inspiring circus acts at Circus Circus are fantastic and a free alternative. Inside the big top-style hall, you can see daily shows throughout the afternoon and evening, featuring a diverse range of performances. From clowns and acrobats to jugglers and trapeze artists, the acts cover everything you’d expect from a classic circus.
The international cast are extremely skilled and entertaining, making each show a delightful experience for visitors of all ages.
Ubicación: Circus Circus Hotel & Casino, 2880 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
Teléfono: +1 800-634-3450
Circus acts at Circus Circus
8. Fountains of Bellagio
An iconic free show on The Strip
Categoría: Fotos, Opciones económicas
Watching the balletic display of the Fountains of Bellagio is one of the most iconic free things to do in Las Vegas. Over 1,200 nozzles in the 8-acre (3.2-hectare) artificial freshwater lake shoot jets of water up to 460 ft (140 meter) into the air, all choreographed to a diverse selection of soundtracks. From the iconic Viva Las Vegas by Elvis Presley to Céline Dion’s My Heart Will Go On, these mesmerizing water displays are synchronized perfectly with the music.
Barring any unusual weather conditions, there are shows every 30 minutes during the day and every 15 minutes after dark. Mostrar más
Ubicación: 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
Horario: Monday–Friday from 3 pm to midnight, Saturday–Sunday from noon to midnight
Fountains of Bellagio
9. Fremont Street
A cheaper, more colorful version of The Strip
Categoría: Historia, Vida nocturna, Opciones económicas
Fremont Street was basically The Strip before there was a Strip. Part of it was known as Glitter Gulch because of the huge number of neon signs for casinos there. The Fremont Street Experience is a covered pedestrian mall which spans the westernmost 5 blocks, including the Gulch. The impressive, illuminated roof covers casinos, restaurants, bars (all cheaper than those on The Strip), and a lively atmosphere.
Uniquely, you can soar over the street like a superhero on the SlotZilla ZipLine, though that part of the experience isn’t free. Mostrar más
Ubicación: Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA
Horario: 24/7
Teléfono: +1 702-678-5600
Fremont Street
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