25 Free Things to Do in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is famous for its lushness and splendor, but there are many things to do for free.
Here, is a rundown of 25 free Sin City experiences, from not-to-be-missed sights to a few fun performances, that won’t cost you a red cent.
1. Bellagio Fountain Show
The Bellagio’s dancing fountains are a Vegas institution.
Every 15–30 minutes, catch the water show set to music and lights.
2. Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
Enter this indoor garden that changes seasons with striking pageantry.
Not only is each exhibit a work of art on its own, the flowers, plants, and designs are just incredible.
3. Fremont Street Experience
Paint the town in the downtown Vegas vibrant Fremont Street canopy light shows.
It is an experience to make music, the street performers and the atmosphere buzzing.
4. The Mirage Volcano Show
See fire, water and sound come together in the Mirage’s volcano eruption show.
The night-time display is particularly mesmerizing.
5. The Flamingo Wildlife Habitat
Take a walk through this peaceful environment at The Flamingo, where you’ll see flamingos, koi fish and other exotic birds.
It’s a little oasis tucked in the middle of the city.”
6. Get a pic at the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign
Grab that Instagram photo in front of this iconic sign.
Get there early to beat the crowd and absorb the Vegas vibes.
7. LINQ Promenade Entertainment
While you walk along this vibrant area lined with shops and restaurants, take in the free entertainment from live street performers.
8. The Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian
You don’t have to shop to enjoy The Venetian’s canals.
Gaze at gondolas floating by; marvel at painted ceilings and opulent design.
9. Witness the Fall of Atlantis at Caesars Palace
Marble find the Free on Fire, Water and Storytelling at The Forum Shops. It’s fun for all ages.
10. The Cosmopolitan Art
There are rotating art installations and contemporary displays throughout the Cosmopolitan.
The digital lobby columns are a stand-out.
11. Wynn’s Lake of Dreams
This free evening spectacle mixes music, lights and holographic images on a 3-acre lake that is fringed by verdant gardens.
12. Seven Magic Mountains Adventure
Just a short drive from Vegas, the colorful art installation in the desert is a great place for photos and an Instagram-worthy outdoor experience.
13. The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art Lobby
The full gallery has an admission fee, but artwork is on display free of charge in the Bellagio’s lobby area; rotating exhibits here include renderings of the work.
14. Explore The Shops at Crystals
Giorgio Armani and Gucci — but also an art gallery, with its jaw-dropping architecture, sculptures and installations.
15. The Park at New York-New York
Stroll this urban oasis, with art sculptures, fountains and an easygoing atmosphere.
It’s a quiet refuge from the frenetic Strip.
16. Visit Downtown Container Park
Visit this family-friendly alfresco shopping and entertainment complex with a huge praying mantis sculpture that shoots fire.
17. Ethel M Chocolate Factory Tour and Cactus Garden
Learn how chocolate is made at Ethel M’s factory and walk through the adjacent cactus garden, which is especially lovely during the holidays.
18. The Art at ARIA
ARIA features a complimentary self-guided art tour, with impressive sculptures, installations, and displays throughout the property.
19. Enjoy the View at Circus Circus
Watch free circus acts at Circus Circus every day.
From acrobats to jugglers, it’s fun for the whole family.
20. Discover CityCenter’s Public Art
The million-square-foot CityCenter is home to one of the largest public art collections in the US, with works by such world-renowned artists as Maya Lin and Henry Moore.
21. The Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge
A full dam tour costs money, but walking across the Mike O’Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge gives great views for free.
22. MIRACLE MILE Rainstorm
One of the most unique attractions over at Planet Hollywood, experience a rainstorm indoors, complete with lightning and thunder.
23. See the Chihuly Glass Ceiling at Bellagio
The Bellagio’s lobby includes a stunning glass art installation by Dale Chihuly that any art lover can appreciate.
24. Discover Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center
Visiting the canyon itself costs money, although the visitor center, which includes exhibits and vistas of the carved desert landscape, is free.
25. Hike at Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area
Located just outside Las Vegas, Sloan Canyon has free hiking trails — with stunning views and ancient petroglyphs.
